Wk of Dec 31--WISH Walking/Running Club

[chimera]

Oh, no, Kevin! That's just awful! I was looking forward to meeting you IRL this year. But yes, stay home and take care of yourself. When spleen's get mono, they get irritable and inflamed and may enlarge, which increases the risk of rupture. A ruptured spleen is a rare event even with mono, but I'm sure your doc doesn't want to tempt it.

Sara...you're not the only warm weather weirdo I've already packed a sweatshirt to wear in the corrals before race start. It's going to be a LOT easier to get up on race morning when it's not so doggone cold.

Is there anything y'all will need for the full being that the weather's going to be so warm? We'll be at Beach Club, between miles 24 and 25 and could have a mini WISH team aid station. Looks like there will be water at 24 and again at 25, but the last food stop is at mile 23 with candy. I have plenty of Clif Bloks, a couple packs of sports beans...if anyone thinks they'll need it, I can stock up on some GU too.

Happy New Year everyone!

 

[TXBelle]

Kevin- PD that you get well soon! We will miss you, but I will see you next summer in Michigan.

I found a lime green running bra at Target today. I didn't buy it, but I laughed thinking about if it gets too hot on Sunday, I could take off my shirt and still show my WISH colors.

 

[goingthedistance]

Kevin,

So sorry to hear your news. Remember that there will always be other races, but you only get one spleen. Best wishes for a full recovery.

I remember last year that they had just ran out of Hershey's kisses at MGM right before we got there. Lots of small silver wrappers all over the ground, but none left for us! I really wasnt in a chocolate mood at that time anyway.

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Paul

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

hey thanks for the info -- i'm in the 1/2 so one CLIF shot isn't quite enough for me - i can't stand eating while i'm walking. i tried sport beans and didn't like the eating thing. anyhoo -- i'll be sure to pick up some GU, never had a Clif shot but i'm sure they are similar
....

i'll miss the World Showcase portion -- do we get enough through epcot? i want good pictures!!

Clif shots are similar in principle--but the taste is entirely different. Personally I find them disgusting.


As far as EPCOT--you run in to the right of Spaceship earth--under the lighted archway, then up and around the christmas tree and back around to the opposite side of SE out a side cast member exit and onto the finish line.

Basically you run up to the lagoon (almost) and back.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Kevin, I am so sorry about your medical news. You seem to be taking it well . I remember crying hysterically in PT last year when my therapist refused to clear me for the full. I did get cleared for the half--but sobbed and sobbed.

Stay well and take care! Are you still planning on some low key cheering, or is this a complete trip cancellation?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Mel

I am the only wierdo who likes the temps a bit warm. I preferred WDW '05 over WDW '06. I guess it's because I mainly train indoors and I HATE being cold. I am bummed I can't wear tights but am thrilled I won't have a suitcase full of throwaways either.

I had a team in training teammate last year...she goes to my church. She LOVES LOVES LOVES running in the heat. We're not talking the forecasted race day temps....we're talking Florida heat and humidity in AUGUST!!! She just loves it. I cannot remember what country in Central/South America she was from. But it was reminiscent of home and she would run out in the noon day sun like it was nothing.

 

[gatorphipps]

Kevin - Oh, I am so sorry! It has been so AWESOME to chat with you on the board and we will gear up for Goofy 08! Hope you feel better so soon!

Mel - What can I say about the poem? I laughed and cried! I loved it...Thanks for all you do.

As for gels on the course...I get confused on what year they do what so I am not any help. I carried my own last year...4 to be exact and took them all.
Are they having the red and blue start for the marathon this year too? (I know I could look, but that would be too easy.) Someone was asking about where we went in EPCOT...this will be different for people if they have both the starts....

I found a lime green running bra at Target today. I didn't buy it, but I laughed thinking about if it gets too hot on Sunday, I could take off my shirt and still show my WISH colors.

OOOOH! I may do this.....I wonder if I may make people sick if I did this. I could blame their sickness on the extreme heat and the long miles.

 

[gatorphipps]

OH...One more thing!
Bree will be with us in spirit too! She is really bummed that she is not able to go this year. She will be tracking me and DH, it I can figure out how to set this up. I cannot find it on the web page.
The boy is SOOOOO cute and they both are doing well. The Dr has told her she can start running again so this excites her.

 

[amyfinke]

Ok, I've been lurking on this thread ever since mouseskywalker (Dave) invited me to join...finally thought I would post something

Christa - there are red and blue starts for the marathon, but that's about all I can tell you, seeing as this is my first Disney marathon (and marathon, at that!)

I posted a question about race day apparel earlier, but that was before I knew the weather was going to be so warm. I am wondering if a short sleeve dri-fit top will be appropriate. Usually I run in a long bra top/compression tank thing, but I'm thinking I might need more coverage...perhaps a short sleeve top? I would like to wear a black top (since I have a pink running skirt), but am afraid that will be too hot by the finish.

 

[Calcio]

Kevin

All I can say is I'm sorry about your bad luck. I look forward to running somewhere near you on the course on January 13, 2008.

Craig

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi Everyone -

Happy New Year! 3 more days until I leave for WDW!! I can not believe it is here already!

Kevin - I am so incredibly sorry that you can not go to the marathon. Wow, I can not imagine how you feel right now. I have however, had mono. I KNOW how incredibly tough even day to day tasks can be with mono so I can not even imagine training for a marathon or running a marathon with it. Take care of yourself and spend your days imaging how much stronger you will be when you are training without mono! My heart goes out to you.

Now, for a little good news: I more than made my fundraising goal!! I almost doubled my original goal!! Thanks to lots and lots of people who gave me $10 and $20 donations, I managed to do a respectable job of honoring my dad. If the fundraising has ever intimidated anyone, I am here to tell you that it was not difficult at all. America is full of amazingly generous people, you just have to tell them what you are doing and they smile as they donate.

I better go run in my new black shorts, looks like I will be wearing them on Sunday. This Sunday!!! Wow.

Oh and WAR EAGLE!!

Cecilia
Check this out!:
http://www.active.com/donate/tntga/CeciliaPorter

 

[Jen117]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We leave on Thursday, so I am frantically pulling out shorts and things to bring along. I have 2 long and stressful work days coming up before we take off.

My Wisconsin Badgers are in Orlando right now playing the Capital One Bowl. I wish it would have been a week later so I could have gone and hung out with a bunch of crazy cheeseheads!!!

Now for me, I ran my 5 on Saturday, cleaned the house yesterday and today I need to get back on the treadmill (ice outside and too lazy to go to the Y which may not even be open). I think I am tapering too much because I have no energy to run anymore, I say that I am saving my strength but really I am just being lazy.

Kevin - I am so sorry you can't be at the Marathon. I was so looking forward to meeting the speedy zebra bum. Take care of yourself and maybe we can meet up at another race.

As for race gear, I have decided that I am still going to wear my tights with the sleeveless WISH shirt. I ran the 4th of July 5K in pants and it was 90 degrees. Yes I was hot, but I made it through. I just don't want to have any rub problems that my current shorts give me, and no time to break in new shorts. I will just have to down extra water.

 

[goofyguy1958]

Kevin, Soooo sorry to hear about the mono. Are you sure it wasn't from the kissing? You are right to stay home but it will be tough. The spleen, although you can live without it, is esential in the production of antibodies (TO FIGHT INFECTIONS) and storage of red blood cells. If the spleen ruptures - which can occur with prolonged exercise like running a marathon or half - a person can and will bleed to death rapidly if surgical treatment (a splenectomy - removal of the spleen) is not done very quickly. So, continue to be smart, take care and there will be races to run in the future. See you in '08. By the way, I am an RN, and have cared for a number of splenectomy patients in the past, in case you did not know already.

One more thing, I really am starting to get nervous now. Everytime I check the weather the temp goes up and I am the master of calf cramps right around 20 miles when things heat up. Extreme hydration and slower times are in my future unless it is cooler than expected.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

... I am wondering if a short sleeve dri-fit top will be appropriate. Usually I run in a long bra top/compression tank thing, but I'm thinking I might need more coverage...perhaps a short sleeve top? I would like to wear a black top (since I have a pink running skirt), but am afraid that will be too hot by the finish.

I read that a couple years before my first WDW experience there were ladies who were running in their jog bras since it was quite warm/hot, at the time I guess it raised a few eyebrows but no one tossed the ladies from the event. Now women's running apparel is more widely accepted. That said, I wouldn't be caught outside my house TM in my jog bra...no body to go with it. I'm thinking the long bra top/compression tank thing will be quite appropriate if the weather is cooperative. My design will be opposite if it is warmer, I've got the sleeveless WISH shirt that is loose fit and will have my jog bra and lots of hopefully breeze space as I trek. (must cover up the old lady flab) Be cool...

Cecilia, great job on the fundraising.

 

[Big Vic]

Happy New Year everyone!

Just checked the forecast at weather.com. Looks like the temps have gone up a bit for Sat and Sun.

I'll plan for the worse, but it looks as though it's going to be shorts and t-shirt weather.

 

[amyfinke]

Kevin - that is so sad about your mono! Hope you are feeling better soon!

On a related note, it seems as if the only commercial running on tv right now is that stupid Zicam one...you know, the one with the guy who starts out saying, "A week before I was supposed to run the NYC Marathon, I came down with a cold/flu..." Every time I see it I'm like, "Aaaagh - turn the channel!" Here's to everyone staying healthy before the race!

 

[jodistar]

Happy New Year team!

Did my training for the day! I met with my trainer and did a full body workout....

How was everyone's day yesterday?

Kevin - just went back and read a bit --I'm sorry that you won't be able to make it this year....Hope you feel better soon!

 

[TEK224]

Kevin - so sorry to hear you can't make it this year. But, as everyone has said, take care of yourself. There is alway's next year's race. Sending and your way.

Cecilia- Great job on your fundraising!


Well- I've procrastinated. I have to leave for work in an hour. Won't get home till 9-10 tonight. Am working tomorrow from 6AM-8PM. Leave my house at 5:30AM on Wednesday for the airport and i have NOTHING packed yet!

I did get my tree down this morning so I don't have to worry about that while I'm away. Hoping to get everything laid out tonight when i get home, so I get go get anything I'm missing some time tomorrow.

Does anyone else think this snuck up on us really fast?

Terri

 

[MelRhoads]

Kevin - I am so sorry to hear about your illness!

Boy is doing better. turns out he had strep and is now on the mend! Finally!

 

[princessmomma]

Boy is doing better. turns out he had strep and is now on the mend! Finally!

Thank goodness he is feeling better. Yeah for antibiotics!

Terri, yes it is sneaking up on us!

I should really do some packing today too because once the kids are back in school tomorrow the routine gets hectic again.