Where In The World #13

[SunDial]

Mile eight and I have hidden the oxygen tank pretty good didn't I And this is where the couple of miles stretch back to Epcot is

And pay no attention to those white legs. I am not a shorts wearing person. Outside of swimming and the training I did during the summer I am in long pants.

 

[SunDial]

This is the last mile marker that I felt pretty good at. Right calf was starting to cramp up just past here.

 

[SunDial]

Now this is at the big sweeping cloverleaf to get back on to Epcot Dr. A simple stairway would have been great but no. It had to be a long incline cloverleaf.

This is where everything was going bad. Right calf was cramping bad, left was starting, left quad said I am not going to miss this pain party!!! It became a walkathon from here and was praying to dad for help that I could make it. Starting in the last corral was an issue so I had built up some comfortable space in front of the sweepers. They were almost a mile behind.

I also was happy that I got to this point ahead of the 10 mile time from the Tower of Terror 10 mile run.

 

[goopysolelady]

Just one of the many people cheering every runner along and with their signs all through out the course

Could it be a "Small World" after all? This lady looks SO much like a Dallas Cowboys friend of mine from Tampa! I'm going to message her on Facebook and see if she was there as a spectator! ... and I LOVE the "last 100" sign!

 

[goopysolelady]

Now this is at the big sweeping cloverleaf to get back on to Epcot Dr. A simple stairway would have been great but no. It had to be a long incline cloverleaf.

This is where everything was going bad. Right calf was cramping bad, left was starting, left quad said I am not going to miss this pain party!!! It became a walkathon from here and was praying to dad for help that I could make it. Starting in the last corral was an issue so I had built up some comfortable space in front of the sweepers. They were almost a mile behind.

I also was happy that I got to this point ahead of the 10 mile time from the Tower of Terror 10 mile run.

Seems like it would have been a lot simpler to jog on over to the Swam/Dolphin and go in Epcot's "back door"! I'm "gasping for breath" and have leg cramps just LOOKING at your pictures!

 

[SunDial]

After a few stops to stretch claves I got to this point. The 11th mile was the slowest and most painful. One big pain party. Sweepers closing in. Just past this point was the next medical tent. Thank God!!! Made a stop there to put some Biofreeze on the legs and suck down a couple of Tylenol. I then continued on walking and stretching.

As you see in this pic all thru out the course they have the bike medics riding around looking for those that need help. I found one almost to the 12 mile mark that rode with me the rest of the way. At one point I was the last runner on course just ahead of the sweepers. I can honestly say that I really did want to stop cause it hurt so bad, but then I felt dad was helping. The pain would subside a little and the cramping would ease. I would continue on and then pain came back even more then eased and back and eased. Also the 12th mile I was picking up the pace a little too. 2 minutes quicker than mile 11.

 

[SunDial]

Now while the medic was with me we chatted. He knew what had happened and why the run was being done. That I had to finish no matter what. Sweepers were still right behind although I was not the last runner on course as I approached the 12 mile sign.

I had asked as we were approaching the 12 mile marker at what point would they stop the remaining runners? I knew I was falling behind the required pace. He replied that being at the 12 they would allow me to finish. That if I needed to stop and seek medical help they would be right there for. It would be my choice to stop for medical reasons. I thought that would be the case since I was now off of the roadways and in Epcot's parking lot. That is really nice that they do that.

I kept going. When you get into Epcot behind Spaceship Earth you make a straight line toward the lake and then make a U-turn and come back to Spaceship Earth and go out a back stage exit to the parking lot and finish line. Well the medic that was with me said that those in need can skip the walk to the lake and back by just crossing and going out the back stage exit. I said that you know the reasons why I have to complete the run and that I was not going to short cut it.

 

[SunDial]

As I approached the 13 mile mark I stopped and thanked the medic that was with me for being there. For the support he gave me to get to this point. I had been taking the mile marker pics as I went along and he said let me take this one for you. I thanked him again and went on to the cross the finish line that was near the white tent in the background. I was also another 2 minutes quick than the last mile.

Next time I think I will get some of that spray on tan for the legs.

 

[goopysolelady]

Now while the medic was with me we chatted. He knew what had happened and why the run was being done. That I had to finish no matter what. Sweepers were still right behind although I was not the last runner on course as I approached the 12 mile sign.

I had asked as we were approaching the 12 mile marker at what point would they stop the remaining runners? I knew I was falling behind the required pace. He replied that being at the 12 they would allow me to finish. That if I needed to stop and seek medical help they would be right there for. It would be my choice to stop for medical reasons. I thought that would be the case since I was now off of the roadways and in Epcot's parking lot. That is really nice that they do that.

I kept going. When you get into Epcot behind Spaceship Earth you make a straight line toward the lake and then make a U-turn and come back to Spaceship Earth and go out a back stage exit to the parking lot and finish line. Well the medic that was with me said that those in need can skip the walk to the lake and back by just crossing and going out the back stage exit. I said that you know the reasons why I have to complete the run and that I was not going to short cut it.

Glad you didn't take the shortcut , it just wouldn't have "felt right", would it? And...I buy BioFreeze by the QUART ; my neck and lower back thanks me.

 

[dhorner233]

OMG Ed! What a heroic effort!! And you paid to do this!??!! I can just imagine the cramps in your legs! What do they do w/people who can't finish? Nice that they have bike riders but they need rickshaws! You poor thing!!!

And you finished!?! What did you do after the race? Was your car at the Epcot parking lot?

 

[goopysolelady]

As I approached the 13 mile mark I stopped and thanked the medic that was with me for being there. For the support he gave me to get to this point. I had been taking the mile marker pics as I went along and he said let me take this one for you. I thanked him again and went on to the cross the finish line that was near the white tent in the background. I was also another 2 minutes quick than the last mile.

Next time I think I will get some of that spray on tan for the legs.

 

[goopysolelady]

W-E-L-L ... since you're still working on the crop instead of posting the picture I'll give you another clue...it's in an OFFICE setting. I just took a closer look at the photo and honestly can't figure out what that piece of metal might be. The green is part of a plant...THAT out to give you enough to figure it out.

Last chance to take a guess at this one...I'll post the photo shortly...

 

[disneygirl520]

Last chance to take a guess at this one...I'll post the photo shortly...

Um. Um. Um. I really have no idea. Is it on the desk?

 

[SunDial]

Now I thought about running across the finish line but the common sense said don't hurt yourself anymore that you already are. I shook Donald Ducks hand as I crossed.

Was I the fastest No, was I the slowest No, was I the last one in my age group No, what was the time, it didn't matter, with 4 months of no training leading up to this because of what was going on in the background the only thing that matters is THAT I FINISHED

SO THANK YOU DAD FOR HELPING ME GET TO THE FINISH LINE

 

[SunDial]

 

[disneygirl520]

Great Run Repot Ed!!

 

[SunDial]

They handed out really nice shirts when you picked your runners package. Each race had their own print.

 

[SunDial]

That's a VERY nice idea...taking Dad with you! (LOVE the outfits the ladies behind you have on! )



HOLY MOLY...NOW I understand how long that stinking race is!

Would you or anyone else like to join me in January 2015 for the half marathon. Must bring you own oxygen tanks though

 

[SunDial]

Could it be a "Small World" after all? This lady looks SO much like a Dallas Cowboys friend of mine from Tampa! I'm going to message her on Facebook and see if she was there as a spectator! ... and I LOVE the "last 100" sign!

Wouldn't that be something I loved seeing signs like that. The amount of spectators cheering everyone on for hours and hours was amazing.

 

[SunDial]

Glad you didn't take the shortcut , it just wouldn't have "felt right", would it? And...I buy BioFreeze by the QUART ; my neck and lower back thanks me.

The Biofreeze works really good. They had gallon jugs of that stuff everywhere.

There was another point on course in the 12 mile area that had a paper clip point to it and I didn't short cut that one either. You are correct that it would have not felt right.