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So, about this time last year I started reading a PTR from a couple of Crissys who were going to be celebrating their 30th birthdays at Disney by running the Expedition Everest 5k Challenge. The more I read, the more fun it sounded. I hopped on and made comments every time there was an update and asked tons of questions. I even thought about signing up last minute for last year’s race. But, it just wasn’t the right time.
Then after reading the TR when they got back, I got it in my head that I was going to run it this year. So, when the details for this year's race came out Crissy (SCDisneyFan) and I started PMing and Texting about the race and developed a great friendship that began over our love of Disney and even thought about running it together for a girl’s race. But, the more I talked about it, the more my DH thought it sounded like fun. And I do LOVE doing things with my DH. So, when he started showing interest…I started the big sell. “This would be so much fun…We could have some time in Disney as grown-ups…We could do some things we can’t do with the boys…I’ll be your best friend if we go.” You know…all the things I could think of to “close the deal”. Then Crissy and I thought it would be fun to run it all together with Craig and Eric (Crissy’s DBF). We went back and forth with tons of texts (seems Crissy and I would always end up texting while I waited with color on my hair at the salon.)
So the research began and I realized that as a registered racer you also get room and park ticket discounts. Which helped a long way in closing the deal. Then free dining came out and I did the math for Crissy and Eric to go too. (Which I texted from the salon chair as well. Yeah, not too pushy, huh? ). And it was sounding like slowly Crissy was going to be able to get Eric to come along. (Getting Eric to race was not going to be as easy and it looks like we’ll be meeting for F&WF and some FABs prior to the race instead) Which is one part that I am totally excited about…my PP meet with Crissy and her DBF!! I am going to pick her brain all about the race and get some pointers and motivation as well!! (And they may still be joining us for the post-race party, but that’s still up in the air)
So, after some discussions with Craig and figuring out the costs…he said “Let’s do the race!” Well you don’t have to tell me twice. We got on line and booked the race first and a few days later the hotel and park-hoppers. With the great prices as racers, we decided to stay at AKL. I am so excited to stay there as all of the pictures and reviews I’ve seen are wonderful. We are going for a long weekend and our parents will be spoiling our boys while we are away. Now, if you’re starting to feel bad for the poor little boys back home…don’t…we’ll be back with them for 8 nights in Oct/Nov for MNSSHP and Jersey week!
So the details:
Cast:
Me: Dawn, 40…HUGE fan of all things Disney and race novice.
DH: Craig, 43…Also a big Disney fan…just not at my level…and he’s now run 3 times in the 14 years I’ve known him…boy better not hold me back.
And That’s It!!! Grown-up trip this time.
Place:
AKL…our first time here and really looking forward to it.
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Can't wait to see what your plans are on your arrival day. Hope to get to meet up with you to say HI!
Hope training is going well for you and DH.
More please.
Can't wait to see what your plans are on your arrival day. Hope to get to meet up with you to say HI!
Hope training is going well for you and DH.
More please.
Don't have any set plans on our arrival day except that we have dinner at Jiko that night. When we get closer, if I have any set plans, I will let you know.
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I even thought about signing up last minute for last year’s race. But, it just wasn’t the right time.
doing things with my DH. So, when he started showing interest…I started the big sell. “This would be so much fun…We could have some time in Disney as grown-ups…We could do some things we can’t do with the boys…I’ll be your best friend if we go.” 
You know…all the things I could think of to “close the deal”. Then Crissy and I thought it would be fun to run it all together with Craig and Eric (Crissy’s DBF). We went back and forth with tons of texts (seems Crissy and I would always end up texting while I waited with color on my hair at the salon.) 
Which helped a long way in closing the deal. Then free dining came out and I did the math for Crissy and Eric to go too. 
(Which I texted from the salon chair as well. Yeah, not too pushy, huh? 
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Good for you, signing up for the 5k - I can't wait to hear all about it. 
Liz 
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