Wk of Jan. 13th-- WISH Walking/Running Club

[Tinks]

Hello everyone!

For those new to us, we are a group of people who are planning to participate in walking/running events throughout the year. For most of us, the ultimate goal is to train and compete in the annual WDW Half/Full marathons. We'll also be posting news and training for various other events throughout the year. We range from non-running beginners to triathletes. Come join us, whether you're training for an event or walking/running for fitness!


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Originally Posted by TigerLily03
New WISH Team members. If you read one thing over and over, believe this. Being part of this team is fantastic. Part of the ride you get for the event is what I call the roller coaster. There will be lots of ups and downs. The more you post here, the more you will find yourself enjoying the ride. It is an incredible journey. Don't be afraid, shy or whatever to come here and just post up anything. You don't have to know us right away, or all of us at all. You will get to know some of us. It makes the event you are enjoying have MORE meaning and we love to have you.
WISH Racing Team

Abra Cat Kristi NC
akasleepingbeauty Rhonda TX
aladdinsgirl Krista OH
AmyBeth68 Amy NJ
andromedaslove Dana FL
angietuck2 Angie FL
araishin Chet FL
bekagain Bekah
bekkiz WA
BelleMA87
BiggerTigger Jeff FL
Big Vic Vic FL
blueroses WA
Buckalew11 Brenda TN
Calcio Craig MA
CarolA Carol GA
CaroleD Carole ON
cdn gal eeyore Leana Alberta
cguill Chuck MO
Chernabog#1Fan FL
ChiFiveO Donna IL
chimera Mel FL
Chropistopy Christy GA
Cindylou Cindy
Cingoutload Dawn GA
CrazySecretRecipe Jennifer FL
CreativeBeth Beth PA
Cruella de Mom Cecilia GA
crzy4pooh Lynnda FL
DaddyBeast Kevin TX
deekaypee ND
Dennyha Denny SC
DianeL Diane
DiRTyBuNNy TN
disneybelle Darcey NJ
DisneyGirl Marissa
disneyluv
disneyrun
disnutt Kiena OH
DJBounce Darcey IA
donac Dona NJ
DreamBeliever IL
dthogue Tammy PA
Duanerice Duane FL
EPCOTDUDE Bob NJ
escape Susie AR
fabumouse NJ
fan_of_small_world Cari NJ
FirstTimertoDiz Lisa PA
FungLu Brett OR
gatorphipps Christa NC
getnthinr Wendy NC
goingthedistance Paul NM
goofyguy1958 Mike
Goofyin08forErica Erica KY
gsu1988 Ken GA
Hey Mickey Erica NY
HMHunters
Hockeychic Kim CAN
hockeygirl Laurie NY
Hockeymom311 Jen
Honeibee Judy NY
hoosmi Jen GA
ironz TX
jam217 PA
JCTigger Jill MA
jeanneg Jeanne NC
Jen117 Jen WI
Jennasis NC
jimmduck
jims2cool Jim IL
Jodi Jodi CT
jodistar Jodi CT
kaf7878 Kelly FL
karebear1 Karen OR
Kareneast Karen NJ
KathyRN137 Kathy NJ
keenercam Cam DE
KeenHo Howard DE
KelNottAt Kelley MD
Kimickey Kim MD
Kim10110 Kim
Kira G Kira PA
klh-or Karla OR
Kristi1357 Kristi NH
Larahb Lara PA
lenshanem Shan
Lexxiefern Becky MA
lillouisianagal Claire LA
Little Miss Mickey Ashley
Lisa Loves Pooh Lisa FL
littlegreydonkey Helen NZ
lourodrigis Lou NJ
lustergirl NY
macrosswife Kimber AL
magslite Maggie IL
maherae Anne FL
MainStMandy Amanda NY
marathonmommy Laura NJ
MarkMichaels Mark IA
maryliz maryliz ON
MdmMim
Meghan74 Meghan
MelRhoads Melissa AR
MickeySP Lisa MA
Minigirl Eva
Minnie Suzy
mogulskr Scott NJ
MomofCKJ Allyson
momoftwogirls
monte Monica CO
Moonie NC
mousemgr Susan MI
MouseDogMom Jackie NC
Mouse Skywalker Dave NY
MrsTrx Tracey FL
MyZoeJane Ali IL
msblrobs Sara NY
nepatsfan73 Bill CT
nucpharm29 Stephanie AR
NYCpa Kathy NY
ohMom Molli OH
Optimator Mike
outonarun Teri CA
padisneyfan Nancy PA
panthergirl Susan NC
patsfaninpa Jen PA
Paull117 Paul WI
perfectmatch300 Nancy FL
plgrn Patti and Jenn
plutosmyfav Sunny MA
plutopdx OR
pollioni Robb ON
princessmomma Colleen NC
princessrunner Lisa ME
Pungodingy Angie NH
rake5 Rachael WA
RedDragon Martha MA
rKyDeX Chester FL
rosy1020 Kristin Japan
RunningLilo Dena FL
runwdw2008 Dona
Sabrina Mouse Sabrina MD
Sandy321 Sandy IL
sap1227 Christy FL
sara74 Sara CT
sassparillo
ScoJo15 Scott GA
scoolover Scott CT
scuba diver Jim FL
SeeDisney
SilverE Steve ME
SirBouncealot Andrew IA
skfulkers Steve OH
solotraveler Kevin MI
Space Ranger John
stitch lover sith Erin
sugaswim Holly MD
TammyNC Tammy NC
taz4disney CJ IN
TEK224 Terri PA
Texa
thndrmatt Matt FL
tiberius Richard
TiffJ Tiffany AL
TigerLily03 Lily OH
Tinks Vicki IL
TNTsParty Tricia FL
TriMom Mary Kathryn TN
twotoohappy Liz MA
TXAng TX
TXBelle Heather TX
Valentine Kathy NY
Villains Rock Eva OH
WDWfan 9 Pat IL
westcliffemom Stacey CO
wfloyd Bill FL
windwalker Dave KY
WIsh I Lived in FL Felicia
Worfiedoodles Maria MA
wtpclc Carrie MI
xterratri Lynne ME
zoegirl Bree NC
Zoesmama03 Melissa AZ
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[Tinks]

Hi friends! I feel like the only one left "home" holding down the fort. Hope you don't mind that I started this week's thread. I am getting lonely.




GO WISH TEAM MICKEY AND GOOFY FRIENDS TODAY!


Give us a report when you can! I'm looking forward to hearing about everyone's weekend!

 

[Tinks]

So is anybody returning home today?

 

[nepatsfan73]

Mornin' Tinks-you are not alone "at home." ONLY 52 weeks until the 2009 WDW marathon and I've got [insert Ricky Ricardo voice] "a lot of trainin' to do."

WISHing that all of today's WISH team mates participating in events had luck, fun and personal success.

Also, CONGRATULATIONS to all who started and participated in the half marathon yesterday, the 5K Friday and Family Fun races this weekend.

 

[MomofCKJ]

Congrats to all of you who ran yesterday! YOU DID IT! And big WOO HOOs to those running today.

I have a year. A year to get ready to run my first ever half marathon. A year to get ready to run my first anything. Gulp. Exercise has never been something I have enjoyed. However I am determined to do this. I don't want to let the friends we are doing this with down. I don't want to let myself down. And most of all I want to be able to say to my DH "I DID IT" because you know what? He really doesn't think I can.

I've never had a struggle with weight so I think that is one reason why I never spent a lot of time even thinking about exercise. I just felt like I didn't need to. Now I am pushing 40 fast and I do want to start a healthier lifestyle and accomplish this.

I am off to go Gazelle a couple of miles.....

Allyson

 

[ms.mightyduck]

Hi!

Today was supposed to be my first workout day as I prepare for the half-marathon/minnie marathon the first weekend in May. Last week, I bought shoes from a specialty running store (even though I am hoping to be a long walker), and my new coolmax clothing is here. I got suited up and went to the gym where my parents had bought me a month's membership. Contrary to what they were told, that first month goes to a lengthy contract, which I can avoid for the low cost of several hundred dollars. The contract costs were close to $500--a lot more than I intended.

The gym is 20 minutes from my home, so I'm not sure I would go all that often. The only gym here in town made me feel uncomfortable when I joined last year (and I only went two or three times). It's a meat market for teens--eww. Not my scene.

Our house isn't big enough for a treadmill--not even a folding one. I'm out of ideas and I need to start moving to keep up with my training program. My doctor advised against outdoor workouts because of my asthma.

Any ideas on how to deal with working out in a teen pickup joint?

Thanks. I'm looking forward to meeting my goals--the stories I've read here are so inspiring!

 

[Stitch_lover_Sith]

I finished the Half with a PR on no training . Opps can barely walk today though.
Erin

 

[Kira G.]

First of all, thanks Tinks for including me in the list. You are very observant, since I've only posted here once so far! You could also include my husband Tom, who will also be running. He doesn't Dis, but he is part of the team!

Second of all, congratulations to everyone who just ran this weekend. You are so inspiring to me!

I have a year. A year to get ready to run my first ever half marathon. A year to get ready to run my first anything. Gulp. Exercise has never been something I have enjoyed. However I am determined to do this. I don't want to let the friends we are doing this with down. I don't want to let myself down. And most of all I want to be able to say to my DH "I DID IT" because you know what? He really doesn't think I can.

I've never had a struggle with weight so I think that is one reason why I never spent a lot of time even thinking about exercise. I just felt like I didn't need to. Now I am pushing 40 fast and I do want to start a healthier lifestyle and accomplish this.

I am off to go Gazelle a couple of miles.....

Allyson

Allyson, you sound just like me! I've always hated exercise, and taken my body for granted, but now that I am on the far side of 40 I think it is time for me to really start taking care of myself. I think a half marathon at my favorite place just might do the trick!

I did the Couch to 5K plan on and off last year, and even though I was not consistent it did make a huge difference for me. And I actually discovered that I can enjoy running (that was big!). Now the first thing I am taking on is being consistent - I plan to run 3 times a weeks for a month, and then up it to 4. I have a 10K I am aiming for at the end of April.

My biggest challenge right now is going to be the weather. I have been very lucky for the past week, but things are about to get cold here, and I really hate the cold! There is a nice gym about 5 minutes from my house that I will join if it looks like the weather is getting in my way.

I did a good 25 minute run this afternoon, and really enjoyed it! My next run day is Tuesday.

I look forward to being part of the team!

 

[Lexxiefern]

Well I made it through all 3 events!!! My legs are sore, but I am alive!
I want to give a great big

THANK YOU!!!

to all the WISH scream team members!! You guys rock!! You really helped me to have fun in the half and make it through the full! I will type up reports later.


Becky

 

[Tinks]

First of all, thanks Tinks for including me in the list. You are very observant, since I've only posted here once so far! You could also include my husband Tom, who will also be running. He doesn't Dis, but he is part of the team!

Well, as much as I would love to take credit for that, I just copied and pasted from the previous thread. I'm glad you're here, though! Keep posting!


Congrats to all our finishers today! Hope you're enjoying the post-race days to come! I'm so envious! Can't wait until your all home safe so we can hear all the reports!

 

[fan_of_small_world]

Thanks Tinks for starting the thread this week!

Allyson - Was your gazelle mention from the lions-and-gazelles thing? Like I said before, that's one of my favorite sayings!

ms.mightyduck - Sorry that the local gym is more a social club than a place to train. I'm in NJ (southern) too but I've been running outside.

Hi to everyone else and...

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WISHERS WHO ARE NOW DONE!!!!​

​

I ran with DH yesterday and managed to go 2.25 miles, which is further than I've ran so far, and I did it in better time than anything so far as well. DH, OTOH, has been running and cycling for a while now, and while I was gasping for breath he actually YAWNED! I was sooooo annoyed, lol!

Also, I had my first WDW-half-marathon dream last night, although it was more of a nightmare. In the dream, I was asleep and woke up to discover that while I knew I'd started the race, I had no recollection of whether I'd finished or not. Then I had to go to the awards ceremony to find out whether I'd finished and, if so, get my medal (of course, that's not where you actually get your medal, but hey, nothing else made sense either!), but I forgot my bib. As it turned out, I finished, but with no bib it was no medal for me. I woke up in a panic, lol!

Oh well. I guess the insanity has begun for me!

 

[MomofCKJ]

Thanks Tinks for starting the thread this week!

Allyson - Was your gazelle mention from the lions-and-gazelles thing? Like I said before, that's one of my favorite sayings!

ms.mightyduck - Sorry that the local gym is more a social club than a place to train. I'm in NJ (southern) too but I've been running outside.

Hi to everyone else and...

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WISHERS WHO ARE NOW DONE!!!!​

​

I ran with DH yesterday and managed to go 2.25 miles, which is further than I've ran so far, and I did it in better time than anything so far as well. DH, OTOH, has been running and cycling for a while now, and while I was gasping for breath he actually YAWNED! I was sooooo annoyed, lol!

Also, I had my first WDW-half-marathon dream last night, although it was more of a nightmare. In the dream, I was asleep and woke up to discover that while I knew I'd started the race, I had no recollection of whether I'd finished or not. Then I had to go to the awards ceremony (which doesn't even exist!) to find out whether I'd finished and, if so, get my medal, but I forgot my bib. As it turned out, I finished, but with no bib it was no medal for me. I woke up in a panic, lol!

Oh well. I guess the insanity has begun for me!

No, it is an elliptical machine that resides in my bedroom. But I saw that saying too and I like it!

I too remember you from the March '08 thread. Man that thread got long and how cool that March is just around the corner! I can't wait!

Allyson

 

[MomofCKJ]

Kira, nice to find another person who can relate! Hoping that in the next year we can encourage each other along!

Cold here too, I'm in MA. We are expecting a foot of the white stuff tonight, oh joy!

Allyson

 

[ms.mightyduck]

ms.mightyduck - Sorry that the local gym is more a social club than a place to train. I'm in NJ (southern) too but I've been running outside.

I'm here at the shore, south enough to have a 609 number.... I know the weather is going to be terrible this week. The satellite picture is going all pixel-y from the storm that is already starting, I guess. If we have more days like last week, it's not a problem, but I suspect it's not going to stay 60 degrees!

Social club would be okay if it weren't a social club for high schoolers! My mom is trying to sell me on her club that I went to today because they will be getting a pool. I don't see me using it.... But I guess I need to make a decision so I can get started. Right now I'm dreaming of a snow day for tomorrow. Way too early for one, but I could use it.

I'm looking forward to having people here to hold me accountable (and maybe encourage me for the days I can't get off the sofa!).

 

[MouseDogMom]

Another half finisher home! I DID IT!! Thanks to all the WISHers who got me to this point, especially those along the course who cheered us through, and to Tina who ran with me for most of the way and gave me valuable companionship.

For those of you just starting out, it's an incredible journey. And it's worth every moment. Being in the Orlando airport tonight and seeing all the medals and marathon shirts was the most amazing feeling. And our flight attendant actually offered congratulations to all the half and marathon finishers!

Erin, I'm with you - walking is not one of my favorite activities today, although DH and I did manage 2 miles around POR/POFQ this morning before we left!

More tomorrow when I can actually think straight...

Jackie

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Good Morning Team:

Wow, I almost missed the thread. Congratulations to everyone on the races this weekend, and welcome home to those who are home.

Does anyone have a picture of the medal? I want to see the special 15th anniversary medal.

Erin- Welcome home and congratulations on your PR with soooo little training.

Jackie- Congratulations to you too!

Beckie- Wow, you finished all 3 events? Congratulations. Any medal pics?

ms.mightyduck, MomofCKJ, and Kira G.- Welcome to the team. We're here for you.

fan_of_small_world- Good for you for training outside in NJ.

Morning Bill

 

[jmasgat]

To all those who walked & ran, huffed & puffed, cruised and never snoozed (I had to think of something to rhyme there!)--Congratulations! I'm a new poster, who has set her mind to start the madness by running the Minnie 15k in May.

MomofCKJ-I know how you feel. I'm pushing 40 (+10) this year, and my fitness routine is rutted and boring--but I'm not a runner and will have to work to get the hang of it. Sounds like there will be many of us --some comfort, anyway!

Well, week 2 of the training begins and I did manage to run outdoors this past weekend and stick to my training plan, so here's hoping this keeps up!

Maura (in cold MI, originally from equally cold but more snowy MA)

 

[princessrunner]

First of all, congratulations to all who did the 5K, half, full and the Goofy people. We all did an awesome job (note the pat on the back there).

Second, welcome to anyone new, I am a little lost in the thread right now.

Now for the not so long race report. I am happy to tell everyone that I ran the entire 13.1 miles. I am VERY proud of that. I did not plan on it but I just kept telling myself to keep going. About mile 10, I found the BMZ...and the uphills which they were so kind to save for then end of the race. Entering EPCOT for the final mile, my Garmin was at 2:27 and I REALLY wanted to finish before 2:30 so I pushed, got bottlenecked, and ended up at 2:30:08 according to my Garmin. My chip time was 2:31:44. After my forced taper, and not having properly trained, I have absolutely no complaints and I have to say anyone considering this race for next year....DO IT!!! It was an awesome experience.

Meeting the WISHers was also an awesome experience. Dave and Erica, Robert and Linda, Kim and Mike, Colleen, Mike and Kathy, SilverSteve, Krista and Steve, Jodi, Renee, Lily, Judy, Angie, and the other names are lost now, but faces not forgotten...you are all wonderful people. The WISH group was so supportive through the whole experience including out on the course, I cannot express how thankful I am for finding this group. WISH ROCKS!!!!!

 

[nepatsfan73]

**SWDave** -Good to see you back with a start the morning post.

**Lisa**- Great job.

Also congratulations to all WISHers who participated in the WDW 5K, half, marathon and Goofy. You are all an inspiration.

Only 362 days until the 2009 WDW half. Heading out now to do some snow shoveling XT and plan to get in 30 min. on TM or some other exercise tonight.

 

[MouseDogMom]

Does anyone have a picture of the medal? I want to see the special 15th anniversary medal.

All I can say is you're gonna really regret not running Disney this year. Those months when I was wavering between running the half and switching to the full... I'm regretting not switching! Can't wait till someone posts the pic.

And yes, a BIG congratulations to those of you who finished all 3 events. I woke up Sunday morning and just laughed at the thought of running another step!

Jackie