Wk Of Jan 6 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Ah, so this is taper madness? Let me tell you, it is tough knowing you are only going to be at work for three days...and well, now one day plus one hour left to go till I'm on vacation again..!! I'm scared about the race though!

I leave tomorrow night for WDW!!! Technically the flight leaves at 12:20 am Thursday morning, but those are minor details...

 

[TEK224]

Hi Guys!

Cam/Anne: I'm having mental block. What mile do we run by WWoS? I cannot picture it in my head.

The anitcipation is killing me! I'm at work and have to finish my paperwork so I can drop it off at our main office. Then I'm officially on vacation!

But I was so antsy I just HAD to check out the boards. Of course 5 pages later I'm still here.

I'm leaving in the morning. Land at MCO around noon. Get car, stop at Publix, then on to SSR.

I'll be at Expo on Thursday afternoon. Either wearing a WISH or Disboards shirt. I also have my green wristband on (but not with black writing).

I'll be at AK Friday morning scream teaming for my friends. Can't wait to see everybody at Pop!

In case I don't make it back to the boards tonight, safe travels to everyone!

Terri

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey everybody!
Well, since we had spring-like temperatures here in NJ this afternoon, I decided to go out for a short very easy run to try out the shorts I want to wear for the race on Sunday. I wore them in the summer a bit, but haven't worn them in awhile, so I wanted to make sure they were still OK.

I also wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone here on the WISH boards. this year has been an amazing experience for me, I never ever thought I would be able to get through it and I did and all that is left is the race! I know that I wouldn't have ever been able to do it without the encouragement of everyone here!! You guys are awesome!! I can't wait to meet everyone on Friday at POP.

DBF and I are leaving on Thursday night around 7, and we will be at the expo bright and early on Friday morning!

I hope everyone has safe travels heading to the World!!!!!!

 

[Sandy321]

I love this thread - I have laughed out loud more than once (and dd "mom, what's so funny now?" )

about that lion and gazelle saying...

I remembered about a year ago someone posted that you could get a Lime Green WISH tag at Hallmark Stores - got it!!

I'll be looking for green shirts, wrist bands, hats, visors,... etc - (How many days can we wear the WISH shirt???) Thurs at the Expo!! A few other Dis'ers suggested Beaches and Cream after the Expo!! (is that part of a pre race diet, or post race? This might be my training trials!)

 

[Kira G.]

Hi - I've been lurking here for a bit since my husband and I just decided to run our first half-marathon next January at WDW! I've been a runner off and on (more off than on!) for the past year, and Tom has been a runner off and on (more off than on!) for about 15 years - so we thought this would give us the extra motivation we are looking for. I am very excited and nervous! It's been fun and inspiring to read your posts as so many of you prepare to run this weekend, and I love how you cheer each other on.

Anyway, I wanted to say hi now so that I could say

GOOD LUCK to all of you running in WDW this weekend!

I look forward to getting to know all of you during the next year!

 

[chimera]

Kira! It's not usually this crazy around here We look forward to having you join us for the next round.


BTW, I scored the last green cowbell at SuperTarget!

 

[wfloyd]

Hi Guys!

Cam/Anne: I'm having mental block. What mile do we run by WWoS? I cannot picture it in my head.

It is between miles 20 and 22. We don't actually run by WWoS but by the intersection leading to it. It is the short out and back part right before we head to MGM (Hollywood Studios or whatever they are calling it now...).

Bill

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, Bill! Sorry I didn't get here in time to clarify what I meant. That "hairpin" turn before you double back to the ramp to MGM was kind of tough for me because we saw the sweeper bus there and were barely ahead of where we needed to be to avoid being swept. It was shortly thereafter that Rhonda and I stopped for a potty break and came out to find that they had opened the road and there was literally no one left behind us until we ran a bit and started passing a few participants. EEK!!!!! Okay, I really, really didn't mean to freak anyone out. DEFINITELY staying ahead of the sweepers this year!

 

[Big Vic]

Vic - Sneaking out. Man I guess I should call and demand to speak to a supervisor immediately.

OK, I see how it is.

I was going to watch your back come Sunday. But now, I'm going to point you out to every cop I see. Better have your ID with you.

 

[HMHunters]

Not sure if this is something we'll need to worry about at WDW, but thought I'd pass it along. Please be sure to scroll all the way down:

http://harpethhillsmarathon.com/Runners/finishers2007.html

A bit of wisdom for all you marathoners who will be running through AK...

background...RunTex used to be (maybe still is, I don't know) one of the sponsors of the Austin marathon. I LOVE the saying on their running shirts...

"Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle: when the sun comes up, you’d better be running."

link...http://www.runtex.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=142&idproduct=6828#details

Well I guess I'll be SPRINTING through Animal Kingdom!!!

I had 3 hours to kill today while DD was at chorus rehearsal (not enough time to come home and get back during rush hour) so I headed to a Target where there were NO GREEN COWBELLS! Alright, who lives in Garner?!?

I am very upset as I've had a backache all day. This is not how I want to feel going into the marathon.

Thank goodness you all are here; I'm going nuts and it's nice to have company! Seriously, reading about how excited people are to SCREAM TEAM just about brings me to tears and lets me know that I will not be alone on this course. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

So here's me right now thanks to all of you:


See ya real soon! We arrive at MCO 9:30 Friday morning!!!
Renee

 

[HMHunters]

Not sure if this is something we'll need to worry about at WDW, but thought I'd pass it along. Please be sure to scroll all the way down:

http://harpethhillsmarathon.com/Runners/finishers2007.html

A bit of wisdom for all you marathoners who will be running through AK...

background...RunTex used to be (maybe still is, I don't know) one of the sponsors of the Austin marathon. I LOVE the saying on their running shirts...

"Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle: when the sun comes up, you’d better be running."

link...http://www.runtex.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=142&idproduct=6828#details

Well I guess I'll be SPRINTING through Animal Kingdom!!!

I had 3 hours to kill today while DD was at chorus rehearsal (not enough time to come home and get back during rush hour) so I headed to a Target where there were NO GREEN COWBELLS! Alright, who lives in Garner?!?

I am very upset as I've had a backache all day. This is not how I want to feel going into the marathon.

Thank goodness you all are here; I'm going nuts and it's nice to have company! Seriously, reading about how excited people are to SCREAM TEAM just about brings me to tears and lets me know that I will not be alone on this course. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

So here's me right now thanks to all of you:


See ya real soon! We arrive at MCO 9:30 Friday morning!!!
Renee

 

[windwalker]

Kira! It's not usually this crazy around here

Speak for your self sweetheart. Some of us really are this crazy all the time.


Party Panda

 

[HMHunters]

Double post - *&^%^$ servers!

 

[Kristi1357]

I am very excited. I was cowbell-less...until tonight!
I got 5 of them at Target after Tae Kwon Do!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Whee! I'm packed! I've got to arrange carry-on papers then I'm taking a break! Whee!

 

[angietuck2]

Kira! It's not usually this crazy around here We look forward to having you join us for the next round.


BTW, I scored the last green cowbell at SuperTarget!

I got 4 more at the Target by my work on Gandy in Tampa. I now have 11 COWBELLS 2 of them have Jen's little girls names on them. Other than that somebody seriously has to take them off my hands


angie

 

[wfloyd]

OK, I see how it is.

I was going to watch your back come Sunday. But now, I'm going to point you out to every cop I see. Better have your ID with you.

With your speedy pace, you won't be behind me at any point during the race. I'll just tell the cops that I know you and they will be in awe and while they aren't paying attention, I will disappear.

Bill

 

[Kristi1357]

Is anyone the least bit concerned that we are going to have WAY too many green cowbells?

I also have my green clappy thingie from last year (thanks Carrie!).
And I got a giant green clappy thingie from the Dollar Store this year, and it lights up when you clap it!
Must find new clappy thingie...it's around here somewhere...

 

[AmyBeth68]

Apparently over here Nervous/Excited = Chatty! WOW...been feeling LTO today and come here FINALLY tonight to get my dose of Wish and I had a TON of posts to read!!!

For those leaving tomorrow...safe travel!!

I'm heading out of NJ Thursday morning. CANNOT WAIT!!!

So today I did 3 hours of pilates. Taught two classes plus met with my trainer...that's taper?!

BUT...I also work for a yoga/massage studio and get free massage. Yeah...ok...not free...I teach pilates and thus I get free massages instead of pay. Not a bad deal when you're training for a marathon! Anyway...they squeezed me in today and my friend did 45 minutes of leg massage. OMG. I feel SOOO ready. I felt so good that I scrapped my run. Guess I'll head out for an easy 3 miler tomorrow. I just couldn't bear to run on those freshly stretched and massaged legs. I know..I know...I'm totally spoiled. But I am working for massage. Hmmm....that sounds odd a little . NM .

Angie: I think we can safely say that we no longer NEED MORE COWBELL . WTG...THANK YOU!!!

Renee: PD for the back ache . That needs to GO AWAY. Maybe it's just stress??? Nerves??? Take it easy! Stretch, ice and rest as much as is humanly possible.

Kira: Welcome

OK...too busy to get to everyone (sorry). I am looking forward to meeting everyone at Pop on Friday!!! Happy travels! Stay safe everyone.

 

[MouseDogMom]

Renee - Couldn't believe it when I found one last green cowbell at the Target on Capital Blvd. I was sure you'd already hit that one! I'd already bought two at North Hills figuring I was ahead of you there. Hope your backache goes away soon.

Kristi - Yeah, I think we may have too many cowbells. DD asked me why I needed more than 2 when I only have 2 hands - I told her there were WISHers in need.

Kira - The next year will be a blast!

Can't get anything done. Am obsessing about what I haven't thought of yet. Have been printing out posts about where to scream team for the half to give to DH so he has some idea before he meets everyone Friday night and is overwhemed!

Should be back on tomorrow, but if not, I'll see some of you Friday AM at the 5K and the rest of you Friday afternoon at Pop.

Jackie