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I recently came across your PTR. My husband and brother-in-law are running the half too. We are also staying at the CBR. Hopefully this week goes by fast and we can all be on our way. Good luck with the run, I hope you are able to meet your goals.
Yes decisions on what to wear are much harder than one may think. I'm holding off till Wednesday to decide!! Hope you can upgrade to first, that would be awesome! You're so nice to make meals for your family. I'm grocery shopping, but that's the extent of it. Happy short running for the next week!!
I STILL DON'T KNOW!! I have it narrowed down to 2 outfits, but I can't decide! Arrrgggghhhh! I will have to decide in the next hour or so, so wish me luck!
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with getting the upgrade and congrats on how well the training's been going!
Thanks, Cheryl!
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Probably smart not to cancel the back-up childcare until the last minute, but it's nice that your MiL offered again. Sounds like you're very organized and the training's going great!
Organized maybe isn't the right word, but I have had to stay on top of things a prioritize, which is something I hope to continue even if I'm not training. I have trouble saying no.
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Glad the last long run went well! Not much longer!
3 o'clock today!!
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for the upgrade!
Thanks, Cam, but no upgrade. Maybe next time.
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Can't believe how fast it's coming up! My to-do list is still very long.
Looking cute on race day is very important! Lots of pictures being taken during the race, so you want to look your best!
I know! I was talking to my sister and I told her I would probably at least wear mascara (I have very blonde eyelashes that you can't see unless I'm wearing mascara) and she thought I was crazy, but you have to look at least semi-decent for the pictures!
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Won't be long now
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Nearly Disney Time!
Only a few more hours!
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Lady and Gents prepare to start your sneakers
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I recently came across your PTR. My husband and brother-in-law are running the half too. We are also staying at the CBR. Hopefully this week goes by fast and we can all be on our way. Good luck with the run, I hope you are able to meet your goals.
Maybe we'll see you there! Good luck to your husband and FIL!
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Good luck to you and your brother during the race
Thanks for the support, Mike!
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Good Luck!! I'm sure all your training will pay off. Well done on sorting out all the childcare, MIL issues. Have a good run and fun with your family.
Well, I am down to about 6 and half hours before I leave for the airport. I am starting to get my jitters back again. There is still alot to be done today--pickup the house, a few loads of laundry for the kids, PACKING, charging electronics, and updating my running mix on my iPod.
So sidenote, funny story about the iPod...when I workout or run, I listen to music I wouldn't normally listen to in the car. Lots of cursing. I don't know why I like it when I'm running, but I do. It keeps me running. So I just downloaded a new song that I LOVE but every other word is a curse word. Not suggestive or dirty, just the language is way inappropriate for children. My husband saw I was downloading it, and said, "You can't listen to that at Disney!!" As if everyone will be able to hear it through my earbuds, which will be turned down so I can hear any instructions or anything else.
I checked into my flight; alas, no upgrade. But it's not the end of the world. My dad flew into Disney yesterday, and said his flight was full of runners. I'm excited about that. The weather is supposed to be fantastic...we are getting a major winter storm and looking at NEGATIVE digits this weekend, while I will be enjoying 80 degrees. I hope I will be okay to get out this evening...my flight leaves at 6 and the storm is supposed to hit right about then, so I am pretty sure I will be okay. I just hope it doesn't start earlier!
Most of my to-do list is done; hair appointment, nail appointment, meals prepared and frozen for husband to use, travel documents printed, waivers printed, toenails trimmed (which sounds yucky, but very important when you run, believe me!). I am starting my hydration today and through Friday so that I will be properly hydrated. This means maybe one diet Coke in the morning and water, water, water for the rest of the day. I am also limiting my sugar (meaning, about none) until the race. No dairy, either, until after the race. I don't want any excuses to do poorly in the race!!
Thanks everyone for the well-wishes, and I'll check in again on Monday!
Have a safe and magical trip and a fun run! I love the atmosphere around the parks on race weekend-- all the runners wear their medals and it's just such a happy time!
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Happy short running for the next week!!
with getting the upgrade and congrats on how well the training's been going! 
Maybe next time.
Tricia
As if everyone will be able to hear it through my earbuds, which will be turned down so I can hear any instructions or anything else. 
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