Wk of Dec 31--WISH Walking/Running Club

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning TEAM:

OK, I think I'm ready. We're packed. I think I have everything. DW and I need to meet with DD5's kindergarten teacher at 9am, and then we're out of here. Flight leaves at 12:30p and gets into MCO at 3:30p. I'm heading right to the Expo, will pick up my number, maybe see the Penguin, and then it's off to Jiko at AKL for a celebratory dinner that we made it.

I am sooooooo excited. My mind was spinning and flying last night, but I finally got some sleep. Wow, I can't believe it's finally here. See everyone soon.

Mel, I think the 5 hour peeps are supposed to meet Sunday am in the far left corner by the port-o-potties.

 

[thndrmatt]

And so I guess I wasn't able to dodge all the sickness that was around my parents house over the holidays, as this morning I'm sneezing and snorting my way through an irritating head cold. DW leaves tomorrow morning, I'm stuck here til Saturday afternoon trying to heal I guess.

As if running a first marathon isn't hard enough? GEEZ

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Good morning everyone! Oh, I wish I would have posted last night when I was excited about being all packed and that I was pretty much ready to go. I'm having a hard time getting so worked up, I've been up since 2:00 this morning vomiting and have been bouncing back and forth between burning up and sweating and then freezing cold. Great. Perfect timing. I have no idea what caused me to get sick; if it was something I ate, my cold starting to drain itself (sorry, that's gross), or if I'm coming down with something else. I haven't eaten anything yet today, I'm scared what will happen! I'm hoping this is just a passing bug. Oh, and last night I dreamt that my IT band was throbbing and throbbing; now I don't know if that was a dream or if my IT band was really hurting that badly. I'll be glad when this marathon is over!!!!

Matt--So sorry about your wife! That really stinks that you won't be able to see her run the half. I'll be sure to scream extra loud for Cheryl!!

I better act like I'm busy, I'm here at work early. I have to leave at 2:00 to get Hines to the kennel (we tell him it's camp) and then I'm on vacation!!!!!! I'm sure I'll be on here later today, but just in case I'm not, I'll see you guys TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[keenercam]

Krista -- I hope you are feeling better in the next couple of hours. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, sweetie.

Matt -- So sorry your schedule got messed up. We will be sure to cheer extra loudly for DW during the 1/2! Please drive very safely -- I am sure you are going to be exhausted. I hope you can front load some sleep tonight and tomorrow night.

Well, I just printed our boarding passes and I got many things taken care of last night, so tonight I can focus on "orienting " our "adopted daughter" who is staying with Andy until Monday and getting myself packed.

More later!

 

[Cruella de mom]

I am off to print off bib numbers so I can do a good job cheering at the half. I will be there wearing my running clothes so that I get my acclimation run in after I cheer.

Oh my Gosh , its here!

Cecilia

 

[escape]

Sara - I'm so sorry for the loss of your DH's grandfather. Sending prayers to help you through this difficult time.

Matt - bummer about not being able to come earlier. As for your cold, take zycam or something with zinc. Maybe that will ward off that evil bug!

Krista - as for your bug - what Cam said! Hopefully, it was just something you ate or a 24 hour bug. Sending lots of to help you get better NOW!

Cecilia - Printing off the BIB #'s sounds like a good idea. Thanks for the suggestion!

Cam - hope you're feeling better these days.

Denny - I'm so sorry for your accident. Glad you are doing better now.

Vic - are you still packing?

As for me, I finished packing at 2:00 am. Working on getting the house in shape after our little "flood" took a lot of time away from packing earlier. I'm tired. On top of that, DH hurt is hip somehow - probably in moving furniture, carpet and other after the "flood". Now he can barely walk. I told him that he might ought to stay home and go to the doctor but he wants to come cheer me on.

I was going to go to the gym this am to do my 30 minute walk/run routine. However, I think I'm just going to stay home and do the elliptical. My pulled muscle is acting up on me and I don't want to aggrevate it any more today. Shortly after that, it's on the road to the airport. Wow, it's time!

Burning question - enquiring minds want to know - are we going to experience a big let down after this is over? I'm already feeling kind of sad about it.

Safe travels, everyone! See you on Friday!

 

[wtpclc]

Krista - :wizard; get bettter REALLY soon!

Matt - I'm so sorry. thanks for putting up with that stuff for us! Feel better REALLY soon!

Susie - I did not get much let down after teh race last year, but I was in WDW until the following Friday. I'm sure that helped!

Well, someone turned off the flem taps yesterday afternoon and the fog started to clear from my brain. Now I'm WIRED!!!! heaven help anyone in my way!!!!

Up at 3:30 am and almost packed too. Even re-wrote my fading luggage tags, as there's nothing better to do at that time!

Really shoudl work, but I don't even have the concentration span of a gnat any more. Anyone see Over teh Hedge. I'm Hammy!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good morning everyone! Oh, I wish I would have posted last night when I was excited about being all packed and that I was pretty much ready to go. I'm having a hard time getting so worked up, I've been up since 2:00 this morning vomiting and have been bouncing back and forth between burning up and sweating and then freezing cold. Great. Perfect timing. I have no idea what caused me to get sick; if it was something I ate, my cold starting to drain itself (sorry, that's gross), or if I'm coming down with something else. I haven't eaten anything yet today, I'm scared what will happen! I'm hoping this is just a passing bug. Oh, and last night I dreamt that my IT band was throbbing and throbbing; now I don't know if that was a dream or if my IT band was really hurting that badly. I'll be glad when this marathon is over!!!!

Matt--So sorry about your wife! That really stinks that you won't be able to see her run the half. I'll be sure to scream extra loud for Cheryl!!

I better act like I'm busy, I'm here at work early. I have to leave at 2:00 to get Hines to the kennel (we tell him it's camp) and then I'm on vacation!!!!!! I'm sure I'll be on here later today, but just in case I'm not, I'll see you guys TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh no Krista!!!! Hang in there. Drink fluids. Rest when you can. Hopefully it's just a passing 24 hour bug, and it will be out of your system when you get to Orlando tomorrow.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Oh it's getting very dangerous to read this thread at work in a very quiet office with two office mates.

Matt- I'm so sorry to hear of your terrible scheduling. Is there any chance you could use the newly developed sinus problem to get out of the sim? You are really going to be burning the candle at both ends. to get you through.

Krista-- Oh, no more bugs!

Cam-- I just printed my boarding passes Complete with my one checked bag completely filled with liquids and gels.

Mel-- I'm running around screaming

I'm not packed yet. I don't have any summer clothes that fit! Dx says he won't share his carryon with me! So I have to do my own carryon, but I have nothing to put in it

Judy-- I still don't have my ear planes I've done my "last stop" shopping twice and still have to go out one more time...

20 hours to Logan.......

ETA: Susie, the key to not having a let down is to immediately plan your next race and get back on the boards to virtual train with everyone!

Sunny

 

[princessmomma]

Mel, I think the 5 hour peeps are supposed to meet Sunday am in the far left corner by the port-o-potties.

Hopefully Lynne and Christa will be there too so Phil can find them! I really hope it works out and WISHER's can find someone to pace with. The only thing the corrals for the full and the wave start for the half that may pose some problems.

I think I am in the 6:10 wave for the half and corral B (again) for the full.

I will be in the air 24 hours from now.

Dave a good flight!

 

[msblrobs]

Colleen - I am going to miss the meet friday night. how will i find you 5 hr. peeps on sun am????

I think it was decided by Colleen and we all agreed that meeting like we did last year in the same area over to the far left. Once you go through the baggage drop and into the port-o-potty area, go to the far left hand corner.

Colleen - or anyone else, can you please confirm for MelR and any others who may miss the Pop meet where the WISH'ers will be congregating pre-race both Saturday and Sunday?

4 good miles for me last night on the TM. We're off today to MCO around 4. As for DH's GF, the wake is tomorrow and the funeral is Saturday. The burial won't be until May, so now we're hoping it isn't the 4th-13th when we're booked for Orlando again. I would never hear the end of it...

Travel safe everyone. This is like MY Christmas and I am just like a darn 5 year-old!! I am literally and I can't wait to see everyone.

 

[AmyBeth68]

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE WISH RUNNERS!!!!!!

Quick update on me.... injury is MUCH better and I am going to be down there attempting to finish the marathon. My time won't be stellar but I sure hope to have a good experience!

Best of luck to all of you and SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!

 

[princessmomma]

Cam-- I just printed my boarding passes Complete with my one checked bag completely filled with liquids and gels.

Me too!

Mel-- I'm running around screaming

Sunny

Me too!

 

[princessmomma]

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE WISH RUNNERS!!!!!!

Quick update on me.... injury is MUCH better and I am going to be down there attempting to finish the marathon. My time won't be stellar but I sure hope to have a good experience!

Best of luck to all of you and SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!

That's great Amy!!

With the heat, none of our times will be stellar, but we will have a great time!

So good to hear from you.

Colleen

 

[Big Vic]

Good morning!

Susie and MelR - Done packing! WooHoo!!!

Matt - Sorry about the Saturday morale flight (sim). Been there, done that.

We're leaving in about an hour. The boys are at the kennel and I'm fixing to pack the truck.

See you guys tomorrow.

Take care.

 

[TXBelle]

Matt- I am so sorry to hear about your cold and having to miss DW run the 1/2. We will be there for her and cheer her on.

Krista- OH NO! that you get well soon. Like others have said, stay hydrated and take it easy today.

Carrie- I am so glad that you are feeling better! Don't forget to buy your t-shirt at the Expo this year. After last year, you learned NOT to wait so don't.

MelR- How's the Boy? Remind me, is Phil going Goofy this year?

Amy- Howdy Stranger. We have been wondering if you were okay. Glad to hear that your injury is getting better.

Sunny- Can't wait to see you and give you a big hug after all that you have been through this year. I am with you on the last minute shopping trips. I remembered late last night that I completely forgot to buy more Snickers marathon bars. Duh! DH is off to the store today to get some.

Dave- Safe travels. You made it! Remember when you were just running one or two miles?

I am almost packed. I even did some laundry last night (a miracle for me) to make sure that my WISH shirts and running shorts are soft and clean for the race. I just have to get through work today without completely losing it. And for some strange reason, I have massive envy over Vic's black hat that says Sheriff in lime green letters. I wish I had a hat to match my WISH shirt . . . maybe I will find something at the Expo. I have not given in to my obsession to buy a lime green sports bra. When I told DH about it, he asked why I would possibly want a lime green sports bra for the race. After I explained that I might have to take off my shirt during the race if it got too hot, he was like "Yeah Baby" So, DH is on board for the whole ripping off my shirt and running around in my bra idea, but I think I am just going to stick with the white one I trained in.

We're leaving tomorrow! We're leaving tomorrow! Almost time to print off our boarding passes.

 

[MelRhoads]

Matt-When I told DH about it, he asked why I would possibly want a lime green sports bra for the race. After I explained that I might have to take off my shirt during the race if it got too hot, he was like "Yeah Baby" So, DH is on board for the whole ripping off my shirt and running around in my bra idea, but I think I am just going to stick with the white one I trained in.

That is so funny!!!

Heather - Phil is doing the full only.

Colleen and Sara - Thanks for givin me the info. I'll see you there!

The boy is doing well. I think he is recovered and is very excited about our trip!!!! He really wants to do a kids race, so i'm going to get up early and try to get him registered! I guess we'll go to the expo after that. I need to actually check the schedule to make sure it is open!

Krista - Oh no! I hope you are feeling better!!!! I don't drink water either

Matt = sorry about all of the issues you are dealing w/ for you 1st marathon!

Susie - Major letdown! Sunny is right. Stay here (the boards and schedule another race soon!)

Can I print boarding passes?

 

[plutosmyfav]

Amy-- so glad to hear from you! What will you be wearing? I might be in your vicinity on the course.

MelR-- yes you should be able to print boarding passes... check the airline website.

I wonder if Disney would consider moving the races up to BOston?!?! It's going to be perfect running weather this weekend (48-60ish). Darn! Actually, my marathon dream last year was that Disney called me and told me they over booked and I would have to run the marathon on my bike path and phone in my results!!!!

I actually have to go to a meeting in 8 minutes and talk intelligently

 

[gatorphipps]

So how long is it socially acceptable to leave 2 Christmas trees up? End of January? February??

My mom left hers up all year for a few years...This is until my dad was tested for allergies and dust was the biggest one....can you dust a tree?

 

[gatorphipps]

Burning question - enquiring minds want to know - are we going to experience a big let down after this is over? I'm already feeling kind of sad about it.

Safe travels, everyone! See you on Friday!

Susie - We will feel a little sad, but that is normal...just plan another race and that will help...even a little one.