Wk Of Jan 6 - WISH Walking/Running Club

[Kristi1357]

I almost forgot!

Anyone that feels comfortable, please PM me your info for the Full.
(I am really not a crazy person, I promise!)
I'd love to track you guys as I scream Team Sunday morning.
And I now have unlimited text messaging - so it's all good!

So, if you want to - please PM me with your info and I will sign up online to track you guys.

 

[jeanneg]

Renee/Jackie: I guess I was hitting all the wrong Targets. I couldn't find cowbells in any color at either Triangle Town Center or the one off 98 near Wakefield. Just bring them, please......I will take several off your hands!

 

[ironz]

Oohh....thanks for reminding me to pack a cowbell, since I am now not running the marathon (and therefore, not Goofy). Another dang Donald medal. I already have 3 of those and only 1 Mickey...was hoping to balance it out more. But I'll just have to come back!

If it's warm enough on Sunday, I'll be in the vicinity of Epcot cheering around lunchtime with my "more cowbell" shirt on.

 

[MomofCKJ]

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!

Welcome from another newbie! My DH and I have also decided to the Half in 2009 but we are not runners so this is a whole new adventure for us! Looking forward to chatting with you through 08!

Allyson

 

[Sandy321]

WELCOME Allyson and Kira

Well, I'm committing myself to running the Half in August - in Chicago!!

This is just a beginning for me!!

 

[TXBelle]

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

Short out and back?! I remember it as going on forever and forever and forever and asking my DH "When in the $%^@ will we get to MGM?" or something just as loving.

The family has decided to hold the mass for my FIL next Wednesday so I am good to go for this weekend. DH will watch the kids while I am at WDW, and I will watch the kids while he travels to FL next week for the funeral. It is a sad time for his family, but I am so grateful that I still get to come see all my team members race this weekend.

Krista- I leave on Friday morning and will be around on Thursday to keep you company.

Safe travels to all my WISH friends. I will see you at POP on Friday.

GO WISH TEAM!

 

[angietuck2]

Wow so this is what taper madness is like. Right now I can say I WISH I was stressing about running, because I am spending WAYYYY too much time stressing about what we are all wearing.
I always have the worse luck not being prepared for the weather in Orlando.

Anyway with all the silliness going on it reminded me I TOTALLY forgot to tell you guys what happened at RFTT. While I was watching at the finish two WISH team members crossed the line with their WISH shirts on (don't remember who) and the DJ's said: "OH look, the MAKE A WISH foundation came out for the race today."

At first I was thinking OH MY GOODNESS what is wrong with those people, then I just thought it was funny. Wonder what they will have to say this time?

Went to gym tonight, 25 minutes on treadmill, then pump class.

Happy travels to all those leaving tomorrow, WISH I was.

angie

 

[TEK224]

Heather - I agree with you. That out and back is torture! I consider it my personal "wall". I, too, though when am I ever going to turn around and come back. Seeing all those people who already made the turn-around was making me green with envy.

Bill - Thanks. I misunderstood and thought they meant we ran by/thru WWoS. Couldn't picture it for the life of me. Was getting scared that I forgot the course.

I'm finally packed, but still have that "I forgot something feeling" . Got to go to bed. Have to get up in 4 hours.

I know I won't be on-line anymore. See you all at the Expo/Pop!

Good luck to everyone and safe travels!

Terri

 

[KelNottAt]

Good morning!

I guess I'll be one of the last ones to get there. Our flight out of BWI leaves at 2:04 pm on Friday. We land at 4:10 pm, get the car, and head straight for the expo. Hope to be checking at the BWV by 7:00.

Ugh. I'll be going crazy here all alone.

Safe travels, everyone.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Travel safely everyone, and have great races!

GO WISH TEAM GO!!!

 

[solotraveler]

I know I haven't been around in a while, but 16 pages?!? And it's Wednesday?!?

So, after a couple of close calls, it looks like I'll be making it to the races this weekend after all!!

After doing some really really poor training after the move and just sort of lacking in the motivation department, I was pretty sure I wasn't going to make it (again) for the Goofy this year. As in cancelled my hotel reservations pretty sure.

Somehow last weekend, I got the bug and well..... suffice it to say, I'm coming!! The darn races are paid for, I found an AP rate at All Star Music two days ago and got the OK from my boss yesterday so... I'm coming!!! I'm leaving right from work tomorrow evening, so I should be at the world tomorrow night. Anyone else going to the Expo Friday morning??

So right now I am a little bit freaking out... I'm going to need all the WISH support I can get-- I'm very very undertrained, I have yet to pack anything or even check the weather, I'm not sure my fuel belt still fits or if I have enough GU, I never did get my packet so I have no idea about corrals or numbers (but have been assured by the WWoS people that I will have no problems getting my numbers....)..... obviously I have work to do tonight...

I will be at Pop Friday (4pm right??), but I have to be at work at noon Monday back here, so I'll be headed out before the Boardwalk Breakfast.

And I know that I've just skimmed the posts.... but green cowbells??

Safe travels for those leaving today and take a nice deep breath for those who are not....

Kevin

 

[wtpclc]

Kevin - OMG! You almost didn't amke it again? That would have been totally unacceptable! We'll be going to the Expo as soon as we check in at the hotel. Probably around noon? E-mail me if you want ot try to meet and go together.

Kira - Welcome!!!! Look forward to gettign ot know you next year! DOn't let this crazy week scare you. Be sure to check out our post race reports. They will inspre you (and eb much calmer).

I still have clappers that I will eb bringing, but I think there will eb no need as there will be a cowbell in every hand.

BTW, teh out adn back isn't half bad if ThunderMAtt is screaming at you from across teh way!

 

[skfulkers]

Wow! So I go out of town for one day and I miss 7 pages of posts! We're not in taper mode, are we??

Kevin--glad you're going to be able to make it. Krista and I will also be at the expo early Friday afternoon, but I'm not sure exactly when. So that's probably not too much help to you, huh?

Can I just say that I CAN'T WAIT TILL FRIDAY!!!! I would think that these last two days are going to just drag on, but we still haven't packed and I have a 4 hour drive home from Cleveland this afternoon, plus I should probably get a run or two in, drop Hines off at "camp," etc, etc, etc. So I'm pretty sure these two days will go by a little quicker than I want them to.

Can't wait to see all you guys Friday night! I feel bad for the poor, unsuspecting other guests at the POP who are overtaken by lime green shirts, enough cowbells to wrap around the earth twice, pom-poms, huge WISH signs and about a hundred chatty, nervous marathoners.

Have a great day, all!

Steve

 

[Theta]

I will be at Pop Friday (4pm right??), but I have to be at work at noon Monday back here, so I'll be headed out before the Boardwalk Breakfast.

:

Kevin, so glad you could make it!

Is the meet at POP at 4 or 4:30??

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Is the meet at POP at 4 or 4:30??

Colleen--I think it's 4:30. We're staying at the POP and plan on getting to the food court early, around 4:00, if anyone wants to show up early and just talk! Safe travels today!!

Krista

 

[Theta]

Colleen--I think it's 4:30. We're staying at the POP and plan on getting to the food court early, around 4:00, if anyone wants to show up early and just talk! Safe travels today!!

Krista

Thanks Krista, what time do you arrive in MCO?

I am leaving Friday morning and arrive in MCO at 1:00 p.m. I am hoping I can check into POR, go to EXPO and then go straight to POP. I am catching Magical Express and sometimes that can really be delayed, but I hope everything works out.

 

[monte]

GO TEAM GO!!!! I'M HEADING TO DENVER THIS MORNING AND HAVE AN EARLY FLIGHT TOMORROW. I BOUGHT A PAY AS YOU GO PHONE, SO THAT I CAN CALL HUBBY WHEN I CROSS THE FINISH LINE.

SEE YOU ALL AT POP!

HAVE A SAFE TRIP AND GOOD LUCK!

 

[wtpclc]

I BOUGHT A PAY AS YOU GO PHONE, SO THAT I CAN CALL HUBBY WHEN I CROSS THE FINISH LINE.

I know it's the taper madness, but I'm just picturing you putting quarters in at the mile markers, pay as you go.

 

[Sandy321]

Carrie, I thought the same thing!

Cewait/Charles Just wanted to say thank you for your advice and encouragement, I've cut and pasted it into a doc and printing it to read on the plane, and the night before the race!!

HUGE THANK YOU to all the advice, support, and patience during this stressful time for me, I truly appreciate being able to sit here and add my thoughts, questions, and fears to threads - and always there is support and encouragement!! and I thank YOU!

 

[postesf]

Hi guys! We leave out this afternoon!!! 5K here I come!!!

Hope everyone has safe travels!!!

Stacie