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Oh, and becuase of your report; I have looked up the official marathon site to research for next year, and had serious conversations with my DS and DSiL about us all doing it together!
Beth!
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Oh, and becuase of your report; I have looked up the official marathon site to research for next year, and had serious conversations with my DS and DSiL about us all doing it together!
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I've been away from the boards for awhile, but it's nice to come back to one of your TRs, Beth. (I wish it was longer, but I'll settle for what I can get. ) And you have a lot of respect from me. A WHOLE MARATHON! I get tired just thinking about it. Way to go!!
On each of his weekend long runs, he stopped by his house to complete his last mile while walking and drinking a beer. Now that's the way to do it!!!
If I were a beer drinker, this would be a great plan! Make it a FAB, and I'd be all over it!
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Woo hoo!! I knew all along you'd made it to the finish line, but was still worried! Nothing at all pathetic about the official time--YOU DID IT!
Thanks! I was so happy just to finish; I really didn't worry about how long it took us!
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Congrats on finishing the race! That's quite an accomplishment!
Thanks so much!
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Originally Posted by Nimros
Yay!!!! You did it!!!
How was Rick feeling by this time?
Well, you can tell by the photos that he wasn't feeling that great by the end. But he was upright, so I guess that's all we could ask for!
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Originally Posted by Minnie Lor
Oh my gosh, you did great! You got lot's of character pic's and you RODE EE for goodness sakes. Such an amazing story! I'm forwarding the link to DH so he can read it.
I want to train with that guy! Never before this trip report have I wanted to do a marathon (I'll do my first half in June) but now I REALLY want to do one!
OOh, I'm so glad I've inspired you! It was reading a report like this a couple of years ago that put me on the road to this marathon!
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so glad you made it to the end.
Thanks! So was I!
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Congratulations!!! You finished and were standing upright!!! Amazing tale of your journey! Thanks for sharing it with us and inspiring me towards my Princess 1/2 next year!
Oh, I really want to do the Princess someday!
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You were so witty even at the end. Of course if you are like me, maybe you were just a little punchy or slap-happy by the point? LOL!
Definitely slap-happy!
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Congrats on the great finish!
Thank you!
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Congratulations to both of you!How awesome and time, shmime,-you finished a full 26.2 miles complete with great pics, an attraction ride and with pride. Don't regret a single moment although I totally can understand why, at times during the race, you were worried. but it just added to the suspense. great story and I hope your DH is doing well!
Thanks! DH hasn't done much running since the race. He's had some additional health problems we're trying to work through. I really hope he's able to get back into it at some point. It's become part of my life now, and I can't imagine NOT running!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
Impressive! Congrats on finishing the race!
Thank you so much!
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Congrats!! Loving your report so far, although it makes me worried that I won't be able to finish the half marathon next year! I don't want to be swept!
Well, I can tell you now that I've done both the half and the full, the half is definitely more attainable! I actually did one yesterday. Don't get me wrong, it's still a challenge! I do remember being so nervous before my first half, but now I get excited about doing that distance. I really like keeping track of my mileage on dailymile.com and getting inspiration from my running friends. Check it out!
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What an accomplishment! Very exciting, thanks for sharing your race.
You're welcome! Glad you joined in!
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Originally Posted by Minnie Lor
I'm already registered for the half in January and I signed on with Lou's team last night.
Yay! See you at the race in your blue WDW Radio Running Team shirt!
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Originally Posted by mdobereiner
Great TR! You've totally got me pumped for the marathon in 2012 (I'm so glad to see that you officially finished and got your medal despite taking breaks for characters. I keep going back and forth on this.) Darn the bike patrol- that plays serious tricks on your mind to see them- don't they know what running 26.2 miles does to a person!
Congrats and well done!
Mel
PS- I'll be a bawling mess for sure crossing the finish line, hoping I won't be the only one too!
Hope to see you at the race!
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Congrats on finishing. Would love to do this one, but the knees are gone. Will be there in spirit when DW Minnie Lor does the half.
Cheering other runners on is almost as much fun as participating in the run! The runners appreciate it more than you know!
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Originally Posted by missminniedreams
WooHoo Beth!!! I loved hearing your story and seeing the pics to go with it. Those last few miles are so hard, but you made it! And forget about your time. You finished, and you had the best time (mostly) doing it! Maybe one of these days I'll join you.
All it takes is a little inspiration! Hope you've gotten that from me! Running has changed my life!
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Yea!!!! What an amazing accomplishment!
And, such a cool story. You are such an inspiration.
Were you sooo sore afterwards? Where did you have your dinner celebration?
You know, I thought I'd be so sore that I wouldn't want to do anything but lay down and not get up again. But I don't remember being terribly sore immediately afterwards. I do remember having trouble going up and down stairs, even when I got home!
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Oh, and becuase of your report; I have looked up the official marathon site to research for next year, and had serious conversations with my DS and DSiL about us all doing it together!
Beth!
I am so excited, not only because you're looking into the marathon, but that we'd get a chance to see each other there!
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Just read the entire tr and all I can say is WOW!!! The most I have ever tried is a 5K, so my hat is really off to you, Beth!
Jill
Thanks, Jill!
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I've been away from the boards for awhile, but it's nice to come back to one of your TRs, Beth. (I wish it was longer, but I'll settle for what I can get. ) And you have a lot of respect from me. A WHOLE MARATHON! I get tired just thinking about it. Way to go!!
Thanks for reading! I've got a little more to the report! Hopefully I'll have a chance to add some this afternoon.
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Originally Posted by mom to 3 princesses and 1 prince
This is a terrible shot of me, but it really shows how badly I wanted to finish this thing!
Beth, I love all your photos, but this one really tells the story. And what is amazing is that we know Rick was really not feeling well, but he looks like he just finished a stroll around WS. And you look like a woman who has run hard and earned that medal!!!
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Such hard work. I know all too well! The chronological photos are such a story in themselves. You did it - High Five!!!! Heck, High 20!!!
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YAY! I loved seeing the pictures of you crossing the finish line. Awesome!
I am also doing the full marathon next year. I did a half here in Des Moines last year and I totally fell in love with the race experience, but I can't imagine doing my first marathon anywhere but Disney!
Hopefully as a seasoned pro you'll have all sorts of practical advise to offer a newbie like me.
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