WISHcon 2005!! Anyone here interested in setting this goal with me???

[karebear1]

The initial idea of losing weight for me was to then be able to do the WDW half marthon in January 05. So, my question is:

IS there anyone out there that is interested in getting a group together to walk the WDW half marathon in January 2005?

The half marathon is 13.1 miles and is a flat, point to point course that begins at EPCOT and finishes outside of MK. the half marathon course joins the marathon course at 3.3 miles after circling the World SHowcase at EPCOT before heading to the MK. After strolling down Main Street USA and through Cinderella's castle, the half marathon participants exit the park and dash for the finish line!

*You must be able to maintain a 16 minute per mile pace- walking or running it doesn't matter- throughout the whole race.

*The half marathon must be completed in 3 1/2 hours. Anyone not able to maintain the 16 minute per mile pace will be picked up and transported to the finish line.

*There was a $70.00 non refundable registration fee for the 2004 marathon and I think you get a certificat and a pin when you finish. Reg. fee may go up for next 2005.

*The marathon is usually held the 2nd weekend in January- usually on a Sunday.

Wouldn't it be a blast to have a group of us doing this?? Please let me know if you're interested!

Karen

Participants
karebear1(Karen and DH Jim)
glo (I got the ok maybe DH and 3 kids and dear friend Gail H )
lmhall2000 (Tara) (bring 3 kids and DH along)
kamgen (kamy)
becka (tenative)
wovenwonder (Jody and family)
Princess Vija (Vija)(DD, DS and DH)
zurgswife (Kim)
KathyFP (Kathy) tentative
Beanie (Tricia)
PartyofSix (Tammy)
Disneyaholic (Dottie)
NancyK (Nancy)
Debbie (Debbie) tenative
Barbruka (Barb)
Spirit Feather (Regina, DH and kids)
Maryliz (Mary Liz)
Cdoobee (Debbie)
PAdisMom tenative
WendyandPeter ( Carmen)
Meriweather
KathiwithanI (Kathi)
dmslush
Crzyforpiglet (Laurie)
Honnosmom (Linda)
Dfiles (Denise)
OhMom (Molli)
anniet (Annie)
TigH (Karen)
susan514 (Sue)
Aurora19 (Kim)
TigerLily03 (Lily)
Alreadyexcitedgrammy akaBebr (Bev)
Jenny2 (Jenny)
GailH (Gail)
Susan
DiznEeyore (Amy)
flbeachbum (Kari)
MOntyMOntyMOnty (Samantha)
Poohbear123 (Faith)
RHonda
eeyorefantastic (Mara)
Jiminy102 (Holly- tenative)
perfectmatch300 (Nancy and DH Barry))
KarenNY (Karen)
lemur2400 (Linda)
addicted_to_WDW
AKASnowWhite
CarolA.
LAWalz23 (Lori)
alexandmaddie (Krista)
Mishoe01 (Monica)
InstImpres (Sandy)
Plutosmyfav ( Sundie - tenative)
msteddom (Melissa)
Disneysweetie (Pam & Deena)
Poopie (Rachael)

 

[becka]

It is interesting that you should mention this because I thought I was the only one interested in doing this as a goal! I would love to be able to actually run the 1/2 marathon and it would be so much better if there were other WISHers doing the same thing. It is hard for me to plan so far in advance but if you get more information such as when you can register then please let me know!

 

[karebear1]

Becka- registration is usually up by March the year before the event takes place. For instance in March of this yera people registered for the Jan 04 marathon. It evidentally is essential to register in the first few days of the registration process though- especially for the half marathon, because it fills up VERY QUICKLY. I tried to register for next January's marathon and didn't get in in time- and that was only 2 weeks after registration began!

 

[wovenwonder]

OMG I am getting all emotional reading this! Count me in. This would be something terrific to accomplish and what a treat it would be too! It would be so awesome to make this a big WISH event for many!

 

[KathyFP]

I would love to except that we have a trip planned for Febuary. I can't afford two trips that close together.

Pittsburgh had their marathon yesterday and I told DH that I would love to set walking the marathon as a goal for two years from now. I want to be realistic. A year would be great, but I don't know that is attainable.

 

[Beanie]

Well, I have already told you that I was interested in this and I think it is a wonderful idea!! What an awesome goal this would be to accomplish!! We have a year and a half to get ready for this, so I definitely think it is something worth doing!!

 

[Disneyaholic]

I'm in!

I had actually registered for the 2002 1/2 marathon, but our plans changed and we had to cancel our trip to WDW entirely. They were nice enough to still send me the 1/2 marathon tee shirt, so it wasn't a total loss.

After we cancelled, I fell off the wagon as far as my treadmill goes. But I know if I have this as a goal, I'll be more likely to keep training and to keep the weight off this time!

DD has told me about this website: www.coolrunning.com.

Check it out! It helps you set up a training schedule and keep track of what you've done, and it's FREE!

I'm already getting excited about this.

BTW, I think that we should plan an official WISH meet for the weekend of the marathon. Those who are not running can be there to cheer on those who are! What do you think????

 

[nativetxn]

What a great idea, Karen. I don't think I will be able to do it but it is an awesome idea. Very inspirational

 

[zurgswife]

That sounds really exciting to me.....If the time comes for registration next March and I'm on the fence I'll still register in hopes of particpating the following Jan......

I'm not sure of the spacing of my trips over the next 2 years so I'm a definate maybe....

Great idea...

 

[karebear1]

I can't belileve I actually got responses to this idea!! I didn't think there would be too many interested, but I guess what spurred me into posting this was glo pming me after I had made a coment to beanie on another thread and telling me she would like to do this and then beanie telling me to post it! Thanks girls!!!

KathyFP- we're talking about going to the WDW marathon in 2005- not next year in 2004. That would give us about 19 months to get in shape. Is your next trip to WDW in Feb of 2004? If so- maybe you could come back to WDW 11 months later to join us?!?!?

Wonderwoven- I think making it a WISH event is a great idea. How about it Kelsie? You're the woman in charge! We could do lots of fun things that weekend- maybe even have a WISH rewards ceremony!! I was thinkinga about this earlier- everyone should save a piece of the biggest sized clothing they have- then we can compare what we were to what we are!

Nativetxn- if we can make this into a WISH meet- you could come and cheer us all on if you can't walk it! You can come even if there isn't a WISH meet! We love you- and we are absolutely positive you would be the head cheerleader!

Disneyaholic- thanks for the web site. I was wondering how to go about getting started and this will help. I also have a neighbor that runs marathons and he is more then willing to help out with answers for questions etc.

Maybe we can set up a time schedule of things that should be happening between now and the time we actually go and we can post it when those things roll around! Do you kow what I mean? Maybe a month by month goal sheet that will move us towards our final destination. That would help everyone, but especially me!

Zurgswife- It know it will be difficult to plan almost 2 years in advance, but I sure hope you can make it! I came up with 2 years because
1. the registration for next year is already closed
2. this will give evryone a really good head start for training and for financial and trip strategy.

I am REALLY getting excited now! This will be so fun!! I have a million ideas swirling around in my head now!! OH BOY!! OH BOY!! OH BOY!!!!!

Thanks everyone I'm making a list fo alof us that are interested and We'll get somethigns going listed for goals etc.
Now for the BIG question. Has anyone ever done a marathon before ? Anyone with any kind of experience?? Maybe you Dsineyaholic since you were alreday scheduled at one point to do the marathon?? If not, maybe we can recruit someone from another board. I know I've read a few people post about the WDW marathon before. ANd if all else fails- I will educate myself and see what I can put together for training ideas etc.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO ! I'm walking the WDW Half Marathon with my friends from the WISH board!!! YEAH FOR US!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone else interested?

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I am possibly interested. I will have to check out how much $ I would have to save. Complicated for me on that front, because we are having our "big" trip this year, and then we really have to hit it hard for saving a house. Although this would be great incentive for me, as I am interested in trying to find a goal after our cruise. But, also if there are WISH'ers that are interested in going for the whole thing, and doing the full marathon, we should support them too. I.E. if you can, don't limit yourself to just a 1/2 marathon if you want to go for more. I personally would be just fine with 1/2 a marathon!

OK, who's going to design our lime green WISH tshirts that we will all wear???

What a great idea!

If I understand correctly then, in March of 2004 we have to make the commitment?

 

[lmhall2000]

Okay, haven't even checked with DH but he never says no to Disney and our rule is every two years- I didn't say 24 months and our big trip is 9/03 and the marathon is 2/05 -- so 2003 to 2005 that's 2 years isn't it??
Now, that you've got me hooked- the big question is how do we train??? I normally walk 2 miles a day and 3 miles on the weekend- this week I have walked 3 miles a day and 4 miles on Saturday- this is quite a jump up but feels good on the legs. If anyone comes across guidelines for training let me know. I'm still 76 pounds over where I want to be so as that weight comes off I may be able to pick up the pace more. Now are we going to tether ourselves to each other so that "No one gets left behind"??? What's that Hawaiian phrase for that? Glo has it on her sig- maybe we could tie that into our slogan with WISH somehow and print shirts up for everyone! WOO HOO this is exciting!!
Thanks for the goal!!
Tara

 

[glo]

ME ME ME ME!!!!! We emailed earlier today, and you know I am interested!

You tell me when, the registration is and where and I will be there. I think it is great to have something to shoot for...I also think having a goal makes all the hard work worth it. I am in...of course I will run it by DH, but I really think it is a go for me!!!!

 

[wovenwonder]

I guess we can call this the first official WISH CON! This has me so excited! I can now barely walk 1/2 a mile so I have ALOT to work towards!

 

[glo]

Here is this years official site!!!! Indyman posted it on a thread I put up on the CB

http://dwws.disney.go.com/wideworld...ortingeventindex?id=SPORHalfMarathon04SporEvn

 

[karebear1]

It's just getting better and better isn't it??? Ok-

Vija- I agree- if someone else wants to do the full marathon- MORE POWER TO THEM!!! All us half marathoners can be there at the end of their race to cheer them on! And of course! WE will have a wonderfully creative lime green DIS/WISH t- shirt for everyone- we just have to work out the details. And finally - YES - Usually Early March 2004 will be registration- we'll be sure to post when it opens up!

Imhall- I like the tether idea, unless of course someone is really out there to make their best time! I don't want to slow anyone down! We can work out all those details as the time gets closer. ANd i like the idea of using glo's motto! We are going to try to get guidlines and tips/hints from various sources- that will help us all!

glo- registeration is online- and like I said before - I'll be sure to let everyone know when the time comes. Can we use your slogan- leave no one behind???

Wovenwonder- you and I are in the same boat! I have not started walking yet, but we'll all start together- we have 19 months to get in shape- I think that's plenty of time! WE WILL DO IT! But, can we officially declare this a WISHCON??? Or, do the powers that be have to do that??? Hey Kelsie... are you our official ring leader her at WISH?

 

[KathyFP]

Actually I am interested then. I think it would be a great goal to work towards.

 

[glo]

ok, how do we get timed??? I want to get that down for registration.....

 

[Disneyaholic]

Sorry -- I don't have any experience in formally training for a marathon. All I was planning on doing before was continuing to work on my treadmill, increasing both my speed and my distance until I felt that I would be able to do the 1/2 marathon in the allotted time.

I did find this on the coolrunning.com website. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/144.shtml

It's about training for a 1/2 marathon!! This one also looked interesting: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/index.shtml

I haven't had a chance to read them over thoroughly yet, but it looks like this may be a good place to start!

Good luck everyone!

 

[karebear1]

glo- I think you only have to submit a time if you are competitvely doing the marathon. We're not- we'll be put towards the back of the group! Unless of course- someone wants to do this competitively! Then they will have to get their times etc.

If you go to http://www.disneyworldsports.com and click on marathons- you can read all about them.