WISH Team meet-ups and scream-team locations for half/full

[deekaypee]

The WDW Marathon Weekend is almost here. You've trained, you're tapering (and if you're like me, there is madness involved), and the fun is just getting started.

WISH Meets
If you're feeling social, we have a couple of informal WISH Team meet-ups that take place every year.

• Friday, 4 p.m. WISH meet at POP Century. Come for the group picture at 4.30, stay for the conversation. Some of us will even stay for a pre-race meal at POP or the nearby Art of Animation food court.
• Monday, 9 a.m. WISH meet at BoardWalk Bakery. Youve got race stories, so bring them to the BW meet where well share them over coffee (your treat). More pictures and a lot of laughs are involved.

Before and after the runDisney races, WISHers meet near the W tent. Some folks also gather pre-race near the entrance to the corrals, by the porta-potties. Just look for the green shirts.

Scream Teaming & Volunteering WISHers

Some veteran WISHers like to say that they don't run the mile markers, they run from WISHer to WISHer. As in years past, there will be WISHers scream-teaming at several spots along the half and full, at some of the official volunteer stations, and at the finish. We also have a couple of roving WISHers who will cheer at various spots during the half and full.

These WISHers cheer for you and everyone with smiles, signs, cowbells, and even hugs if you want them. (Sweaty hugs are good for PRs, I hear.) At some locations, especially for the full, we offer goodies to help keep your spirits up and your body fueled (e.g. pretzels, Twizzlers, cookies, washcloths, oranges). If you're in the need of a boost, please "stop" by!

Here's a rough list of scream-teaming and volunteer spots. I'll be updating it as people post to this thread, or to the Disboards WISH Team on Facebook. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

WDW Half Marathon

• Inside Magic Kingdom on Main Street, U.S.A.
• Outside Grand Floridian
• Water stop 12.3 (shout-out to George!)
• Entrance to Epcot (parking lot, approx. miles 11-12)
• Half Marathon Finish

WDW Full Marathon

• Outside Disney's Animal Kingdom (approx. miles 13-14)
• ESPN Wide World of Sports (19-20)
• Outside Disney's Hollywood Studios (23-24)
• Yacht and Beach Club area (25-26)
• Marathon Finish

FYI: These locations aren't official volunteer or cheer spots and don't represent an official DIS-sponsored effort. This is just the WISH spirit at work - an ad hoc collection of people who cheer on race participants when they aren't on the course themselves.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Awesome!

 

[ZellyB]

Thanks for posting details of where you all will be.

 

[Tabetha]

How did I not know there's a WISH Facebook group? A-duh!

I'll keep my eyes out for the Lime Green Team while I'm running next weekend, I remember seeing some WISHers last year during the half, but I'm not super prolific on the boards, so I was Bashful to say hello...

 

[deekaypee]

Tabetha,

I felt the same way my first year or two with WISH! It can be intimidating for those of us who are shy and or don't post as much. But I can't say enough about WISHers and am delighted to call so many of you friends!

So please, stop at one our our stays, wave and say hi or "Go WISH," and come to one of the meets if you can.

Also, I'm not on the Disboards as much as I used to be - I go in spurts, depending on work - so the FB group has helped me keep up with posting and staying connected.

 

[wdwjoe13]

The twizzlers at mile 23 were awesome. Thanks to all who are out there to cheer and support.

 

[CaptHomer]

See everyone on the road. I won't be at the POP meet but I will be at the Boardwalk.

 

[monte]

GO WISH TEAM!

Iwill be with you in spirit, cheering you on!​

 

[gsu1988]

The group outside Hollywood Studios was my savior last year. Looking forward to seeing everyone this year. I will need their help along the way as I am trying to get 4 first timers to the finish line.

 

[jmasgat]

Just wanted to add that I plan to be at WWoS for the full cream-teaming in running gear. So if anyone needs a mile or so of pacing/mental support when they get there, I'm game. Heck, I'm supposed to do 13 that day anyway, so I may as well help out anyone who needs a boost.

Maura

 

[princessbride6205]

This sounds great!
I'll be joining the group outside Hollywood Studios for the full marathon - well, I'll be there as long as DD is entertained/helping. That group of WISHers last year got me and my running buddy to our first full marathon finish - they were beyond helpful - perfect snacks and the salt packets were genius.
I too have been away from the boards for a few months, but try to keep up with the Facebook group.
We are staying at POP, but not sure we will make the meet, since we just arrive that afternoon.
Looking forward to seeing some WISH green!

 

[deekaypee]

Bumping this up post-POP meet to WISH all the half-marathon participants a good race. WISH scream teamers will be on the course to cheer us on, so don't be surprised to hear a "Go WISH" along the way.

Have a relaxing evening, a good sleep, and see you in the corrals tomorrow.