WK of Jan 11 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[JPFamilyMom]

Thanks for all the advice everyone. One other question as I've been looking at signatures and did a little more research. How many 1/2 marathons does WDW put on? Is the princess one an annual thing too? My husband is getting nervous as I've also found a 5K in our state to do in October of this year.

 

[disneygirlinnj]

I did it guys! I registered for the half!!

Now I'm on hold trying to reserve a room at Pop for that week. Yayyyyyyy!!!!

 

[lilouisianagal]

Welcome! to all the new people. Just a warning...this is all quite addictive, both the running and the posting!

This weekend was great and it was fun to meet people and put some faces with names. I didn't get to go to any of the WISH meets but I met many people before, during, and after the races and a huge thanks to the WISH cheer teams out there on course!

I had a great time back out in MK on Sunday afternoon, but that night I woke up sick sick sick! I sure am glad that hit after the race and not before. I could barely roll over on Monday, much less run. I missed out on visiting AK other than running through in the race, but what a great excuse to come back! I was able to stumble through the airport yesterday with my family's help (sorry to all the people I infected!) and today I can actually sit up for more than 10 seconds at a time. What a great way to start a new semester eh!

Hi Hi Hi to all the WISHers getting back!

 

[Maherae]

JPFamilyMom,
http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com Go to the Amateur Sports tab, then click on Endurance. All of Disney events will be listed there. The Princess is an inaugural i/2 marathon race this year. It replaces the Minnie 15K that was held in May. The only other 1/2 marathon is at DisneyLAND around Labor Day. Good for you in finding events close by to do!!

TEK224/Terri, have loads of fun this weekend. I certainly hope you DO have warm temps!! We're in north FL and looking at 18 degrees tonight!!

 

[hoosmi]

Hey everyone!

So, I get back from the half fully prepared to be productive, and now all I can think about is the Princess!! Do I try to run fast or do I try to make some sort of elaborate crown and maybe skirt?! Can I do both and run fast with a crown?! (And who have I become? I used to be freaked out wearing the WISH shirt and now I'm trying to design a princess outfit to wear with it... )

In an attempt to boost my training efforts, I printed out Hal Higdon's intermediate plan. I have no idea where to start since I can apparently run 13.1 miles, but not with any speed... I just decided to go backwards from the race date. I ran two days in a row, so I'm on schedule. I'm thinking about breaking out the green ink to help keep me accountable. (I loved running the half with my mom, but found I wasn't serious about training since I knew we were just in it to finish...)

Greetings to all new WISHers!!

Jen in GA

 

[postesf]

Jen..Have you checked out the DISign that Stacey made on the Princess thread? I am thinking of maybe using that or something similar on a tech shirt (try to iron it on) and wear my running skirt. I'm thinking some type of tiara too, but we'll see how that turns out. I may just end up w/ mickey ears. From this year's pics, the visor is not the way to go... lol!

Anne...Too bad about the IT pain. I hope you are much better now. You really were moving and then we passed you right before the finish...Thanks for the encouraging words... For some reason I was sooo slow race day. ugh. But, it happens right...

I hope to get a mini race report or at least some pics up in the next week or so. I've a got a few pics of some WISHers at the very end of full pack around the Poly...

Later!
Stacie

Hey everyone!

So, I get back from the half fully prepared to be productive, and now all I can think about is the Princess!! Do I try to run fast or do I try to make some sort of elaborate crown and maybe skirt?! Can I do both and run fast with a crown?! (And who have I become? I used to be freaked out wearing the WISH shirt and now I'm trying to design a princess outfit to wear with it... )

Greetings to all new WISHers!!

Jen in GA

 

[Kira G.]

Well, I've been home since late Monday night, and been reading the boards religiously, but I've been avoiding posting because that just makes it real that the race and the trip are over. I have been working towards this for a year, and had such a wonderful time, and I think that I just wish I could do it all over again next weekend!

It was SOOO wonderful to be there with all of you great people. The POP meet was fun, and it was great to see you on the half marathon course and at the dessert party too. I ran for a little while with Cam, Jen, Noah, Wendy, Jen in GA, Karen, and a bunch of other WISHers as well, and that made the race so much fun. The support was also amazing, and made a huge difference to me.

I finished the race in 3:01:09, which given that I have a baby on board (so made three potty stops, plus a character stop) I am pretty pleased with! It was wonderful to not worry about making a particular time. I had so much fun doing the race it's almost ridiculous. I felt pretty good afterwards, although my Achilles was bothering me a bit, and my back ached also. All better now though!

Even more gratifying was how well my DH did. He's been running off and on for years, but this was his first race ever. He did not train consistently for this race (his longest run was 5 miles) and only a week ago he was saying that he didn't think he should commit to finishing the race. I told him that I KNEW he could do it, and that he would be fine - he should just go for it and listen to his body. He did great! We ran together for most of the first half of the race, and then I went on ahead. He finished only 9 minutes behind me with a time of 3:10:00, and was in pretty good shape. He was a little more sore than I was afterwards, but has recovered nicely. Best of all, he is now as hooked on races as I am, and we will be getting to do this again! I love sharing this with him!

I am definitely feeling post-race letdown. Combined with coming back up to winter (which I hate), and the fact that I am not sure whether I'm coming back for Marathon weekend again next year (baby and all), and not sure what I'll be doing exercise-wise for the next few months - anyway it all adds up to feeling pretty blue.

What do you think - would Disney do this again in a week or two so we could all come back?

 

[MrsPotts]

Hi everyone. I’ve been on the DIS boards for a few years now but have only discovered the W.I.S.H boards in the last month. My oldest son, his best friend (both college freshman) and I decided to do the full marathon in 2010

I’ve been walking/running for the last 5 months along with weight lifting and the occasional aerobics class. Essentially because I moved to a very rural, very remote, very Medicare part of SE Kansas for a job opportunity and there is nothing else to do. I have lots and lots of time to train and this will get me through the year and help ensure I’m faster than all the 90 year old men in this town!!!!

The boys are of course are completely excited and I think somewhat delusional while I on the other hand am completely nervous but doing my first marathon at Disney with my son is enough to motivate me through anything. The only thing missing is my youngest son who has made it absolutely clear he is not interested in participating other than cheering me on and giving me something to drink. I’m sure Diet Coke and Malibu wouldn’t be appropriate!!!

So I’ll need all the encouragement and advice I can get from you all. And I apologize in advance for any dumb questions I will ask!

Lisa

 

[CarolA]

HI EVERYONE!

I managed to survive the half. It really was not a good weekend for me phyisically but I am proud of myself.

I didn't get to meet many WISHer's. I came over to the group before the half but was feeling so bad I just sat down on the ground near you LOL! Afterwards I was just "drained" and didn't make it to the W tent. (The boyfriend did drag me to get a photo with Daisy Duck. I never really told him exactly how sick I was feeling)

But I am in for the half next year! And I promise to meet more folks!

Got on the TM at the hotel last night and did a little over 2 miles. I have to keep training. I have the Breast Cancer half in Feb and the Country Music in April!

To our new members "welcome" Seriously a year ago there was NO way I could have done this, but everyone on here is very supportive and I DID IT!

Have a good week!

 

[dsnyfan21]

to all the Newbies!!!

Kira - sorry your having Disneyworld withdrawal!! Cheer up - you did so great out there!!!

AFM: Today will be the first day back to training!! I have the Miami Ing half marathon in 1 week and 3 days. Will go for 3-4 miles depending on how the shin and knee feel.

Thanks again to all those who VOLUNTEERED!! It was a great experience during the full!!

Jeff: I would need to fork out a loan to come to HI to race with you all and you and Marcia would get about 6 massages waiting for me to finish. hehe
WOuld love to do it someday, so I will keep it on the backburner for now.
Can you believe that have a sign just for you at the Poly. Even tho the biulding we were staying at doesn't make any sense, "Tokelau".

Take care and have a great Thursday everyone!

Tracy

 

[TEK224]

Kira - Great job on your race!

Mrs. Potts - Welcome to the WISH board. You'll hae a great time here with us!

CarolA - sorry your race wasn't how you planned. But YOU DID IT! Congrats. Now you can look forward to meeting all of us next year!


Don't know if I'll get back on the boards today. I have to finish packing. I'll post when I get back and let you know how the RnR Phoenix race was.

Terri

 

[Kira G.]

Terri - I don't know if you'll see this before you go - but in any case, good luck and have a great time in Phoenix! I'm thinking hard about doing the Broad Street Run in May, so maybe I'll see you again there.

 

[zalansky]

Hi WISHers!

I have been reading along and I am glad I started posting here. A friend of mine who has run a full marathon and a few halfs called me yesterday and wanted me to sign up for the 1/2 next year with her through Team in Training. I already signed up on my own with my husband and did not want to have to do any fundraising, so I am not interested in going that route at all. I do more than enough fundraising for my sons school and baseball team!
She suggested I won't get enough support on my own.

But thanks all for posting your stories of success and support, because they keep people like me hopeful.

 

[hoosmi]

Kira- I'm totally in withdrawal too. That's why I'm doing the Princess! (It's nice to live within driving distance!) If it makes you feel better, you could still do the half next year if all goes well with the bambino. I felt fine and you're due a month earlier than I was.

CarolA- look at how strong you were to finish feeling bad!

zalansky- Don't you worry about your friend!! My mom and I did the half together and had a blast. She's 64 and has never been a runner and I have an almost 4 month old baby, so according to popular opinion, neither of us should have been out there. You just report in here whenever you feel down (or up!) and someone will talk you through it! The WISHers have helped me do things that seemed impossible...

Jen in GA

 

[Maherae]

Zelansky, some friend, is right!! You have more than enough time to train for a 1/2 marathon next year!!! Hang with us, ask all of your questions, and we'll get you there!!
Lisa/MrsPotts, See above...there are NO dumb questions!!! There are all kinds of experienced people, all shapes, sizes and speeds here..that's one of the things that makes WISH so great. If you are really shy about asking a question on the boards, PM someone!! Many of us here would not have our Donald/Mickey medal without the advice or encouragemnet we got from this board! What better place to do your first 1/2 than at Disney?? As for your youngest..scream teamers are an IMPORTANT part of race day!! I've been participating in events for 3 years now, and my friends can't believe I'm still at it!!
Kira, what a great race you did!! Congrats to DH, too!! The best thing for race withdrawal is to do a local 5/10K. Baby is ready for that!!
postesf/Stacie, thank you! You both were looking good! I'll never be about time..just acquiring new bling!!
CarolA, We'll see you at the CMM in April!!

 

[nucpharm29]

z--here are my thoughts
As for the training, YES, you can do this. I'm glad your "friend" can complete her events, and being a "friend" she should challenge/support your efforts as well. I will be there next year to cheer you on, walk/jog with you, whatever it takes to get you the medal you want.

This next year will be a journey of up and downs. Believe me, if a runner/walker tells you there are no down days to training they are LYING!!! Good training days propel you toward the next, bad training days remind you that this is hard and if it were easy everyone would do it. Listen to your body and remember to incorporate some rest days. The only person you are competing with is you. Don't compare yourself to others. Someone will always be faster than you are, and by god someone will always be slower. There will be tears of joy and tears of pain. It takes great courage to start this journey. Take it one step at a time, literally!

The WISH team is a fabulous group of people. If not for them, I'm not sure I would've line up at the start for my first marathon. I had a terrible last training run due to illness and was very defeated. I enjoy every moment I am with them. You can find someone on this team who has experienced what you're going through. There are no stupid questions. Ask away! Share with us your joys and your disappointments. We're here to celebrate with you in your successes and support you through the tough times.

Love ya!

 

[SAHDad]

I've lurked on the DISboards for some time, and finally decided to sign up. I did not run the Disney marathon this year, but I did the Dopey last year, and hope to run it again soon*. In the meantime, I have the Race for the Taste later on this year, plus a couple marathons, 10ks, 5ks and maybe an ultra.

* I'd like to run it every year, but I am trying to hit all 50 states plus DC in the next 14 years, and a yearly Goofy trip isn't likely to happen at the same time.

 

[TXBelle]

to all the new WISH team members! I look forward to hearing all about your training this year. This is such a supportive group. You will really like it here. Please post often.

It was so great to see everyone at the Pop meet on Friday night and on the course on Saturday and Sunday. I finished the 1/2 and have been showing my Donald medal to anyone and everyone who will look at it. I have already signed up for the 2010 1/2. I am also thinking about the Disneyland Half in September so that I can get the special Coast to Coast medal.

 

[SAHDad]

Quick question - are the teams & the miles/minutes thing still going on? I wouldn't mind a team, just for the friendly competition.

(And, BTW - my miles so far for the month is 73.25. I still have to do my daily run though, so that's only accurate for another couple of hours.)

 

[TXAng]

to all the new folks!

Just popping in to say hey to everyone, and congrats to all who were at WDW this past weekend!

We had DS's first birthday party on Sunday, which was a lot of fun (and maybe just a little over the top, in a good way). I've been so consumed with party planning (and holiday planning before that) that I've barely gotten any running time in.

Now that all the craziness is done with, I'm going to get back to it! DH and I have a 5K coming up in early March, so hopefully that will help keep us motivated as we try to get back into a regular running routine.

Hope everyone's doing well!