Popping in to the weekly thread now that I'm back home and recovering from a cold. Been sleeping a lot since I got back--I think my body is sulking because it's not at Disney....Or maybe my body thinks it's hibernating season....
Mel: Congrats on your successful 1/2, PR or not! You looked great scream teaming at the full and will rock Sarasota. Hope Jeff is feeling better!
Megan: I see you're gearing up for the Princess. I can feel the excitement! How's training going? And you're not crazy to commit to a marathon--you've got the bug. (Either that, or we're all crazy.)
Allie: You. Me. Marathon weekend 2010. You hear? I felt your enthusiasm, and owe you an Epcot drink or two.
JPFamily Mom: Welcome! You so belong with us! The enthusiasm here is contagious and we're glad you're joining the fun. I'm a big fan of C25K!
Terri: What a cool event you have planned, with your Phoenix RnR race/Eagles combo. (Too bad it wasn't the Steelers.
) Good luck this weekend--and yay for Goofy 2010!
Tammy: I know what your DH means by "solving the world's problems" on the track. It's a very cool way of expressing that meditative state.
Tricia: Congratulations on your full. Weren't those scream teamers fabulous? I gained weight on the course and collected more than my fair share of hugs. The support WISH offers--along with TNT, DR, Disney Deads, etc., is so exciting to see, let alone be a part of! Oh, you're signing up for Mickey next year--I can hear it in your voice.
zalansky: Stephanie's a good recruiter, she is! Loved the "not completely out of shape, just mostly out of shape." Reminds me of the "mostly dead" line from
Princess Bride. You're gonna love the support structure here. I couldn't have finished--heck, wouldn't have made it to the starting line with my injury--this year without knowing WISHers had my back.
Christine: Yay for the Princess 1/2! Lots of WISHers should be at the Pig, too! (What, Pgh isn't good enough for yinz?)
Sherryjoe: Welcome!
JeninGA: You and your mom rock! (And I second better socks, just on principle.) It sounds to me you're ready for Higdon's intermediate plan--as long as you use green ink--for the Princess. I feel a PR in your future!
Laurie: Congrats on signing up for Goofy 2010. With all the WISHers doing it, there might not be room for anyone else.
Jenn: Congrats on singing up for the full! Forget what Christine's DH says, you've already drunk the lime-green Kool-Aid WISH offers. Don't worry. we'll support you!
Maura: So modest about your accomplishments. You've rocked your races, and always look like you can run another the next day!
Betsy: Glad to hear your shoulder rehab is coming along. Crossing my fingers for the dr.'s okay to run. After all, you have Goofy to train for!
Anne: 
You represent for all cool things WISH. The back of the pack partiers, the scream teamers extraordinnaire, the ethos of WISH!
PD for your ITB....
Lily: I was honored to eat your dust on the full.
Claire: I missed meeting you this last weekend. Guess that means I'll be going to another race, huh? Oh, darn. I have no doubt you rocked it!
Stacie: I so enjoyed getting to meet you and Matt. Next time we hang out for margaritas instead of pins, you hear?
Kira: I, too, have post-marathon weekend letdown. Guess there's only one solution until the next race we can attend. DIS, WISH, and more DIS WISHing! Congratulations to both you AND your DH!
Lisa/Mrs. Potts: Congrats on signing up for the marathon and making it a family affair! That sounds like so much fun!
CarolA: Congrats on your 1/2, although I'm sorry to hear it was difficult. Wow--already in training for your next races (that does include the Donald 2010 for sure, right?)
Tracy: Loved the nametags and all the work you did on them. So happy to see you volunteering on the full, along with everyone at your stop. Good organization!
Stephanie: Wise words about training and the journey that begins way before race day (and doesn't end there). No wonder you're such a great WISH representative. I'll drink your Kool-Aid any day!
SAHDad: The Dopey, huh?
Glad you came out of lurkdom, because we've got quite a WISH traveling contingency, should you decide you want to, you know, try the 50 states thing.
Sounds like you have the background for it!!!
Heather: I'd almost forgotten about the Coast to Coast medal....Okay, I hadn't, but DOOD would like me to. I don't think we met at the POP meet??
Ang: Did you read Heather's post. Coast to Coast medal. Maybe that's what I need to get inspired for DL (hint, hint). Good luck on your upcoming 5K. And post pics of your DS's b-day party.
DWGal: Welcome! Yes, it's walker friendly, as Betsy said. It's a 16mm pace, clocked from the last person to cross the starting line. I walked the full this year--with Jackie (MouseDogMom) as my pacer, mentor, coach, cheerleader--and had a great time! This is a great place to meet and train with other walkers!
Bill: Dang! I didn't see you at POP or anywhere else. How are you doing?
Aloha Jeff: So, yes, you're right. I'm incapable of not responding to everyone. Even you, and you haven't posted!
So, the team challenges are definitely on for next year? I hadn't heard for certain?? Hear that, O'hana (and Mel, the spreadsheet queen)? More hours for us!!
As for me: You heard it earlier, folks. Walked the full with Jackie and she kept my sorry butt in gear. I couldn't have finished without her, let alone had the marvelous time I did. I mean, I got to pet a donkey on a marathon course. In what other place than Disney? I ate Twizzlers and orange slices, I posed with pirates, and I got one of my infamous "let's not show my face" race pictures (new avatar pending). I met, and reintroduced myself, to WISHers all along the course. I learned I can walk a marathon and not get swept. And I didn't reinjure myself in the process. So the injury, the aborted training, the anxiety, all of it was well worth the 7.00 hours I spent on the course.
Oh, yes, and I'm in for Goofy--and hopefully Dopey--2010!
You didn't loose any toenails?? Poor Marcia lost one. Would love to see you guys again in DL this year, but doing the inaugural Princess 1/2. I am really planning on doing the DL 1/2 in 2010. Maybe I'll take your offer from last year and stay with you all. Would be fun!! When I win the lottery, I'll fly out to HI and hang with you all out there for some races.
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And how dare! you take a day off after a marathon, half, and 5K????? You better have enjoyed it!
