YEAH BABY!!Wow, 2006 got off to a great start as the marathon-a-month club headed to Disney World for the inaugural running of the "Goofy Challenge Race" (half-marathon on Saturday followed by the full marathon on Sunday). Our group decided that wasn't goofy enough so we kicked it up a notch and also run the "Chicken Little" 5k race on Saturday as well- BAM! We did a total of 42.4 miles in two days and ran through all four Disney Parks. Some people suggested we should have gotten the "Dumbo" award.
Personal Friend of Mine, Donald Duck
The starting temperatures were uncharacteristically cold for Florida- 34 degrees on Saturday and 33 degrees on Sunday. Not too bad since you warmed up after you got started. I saw my fair share of Disney characters throughout the parks and it helped to stop and grab a quick picture, laugh, and be a kid again.
Avast Me Hearties, I'm Hooked On Runnin'
I was pleased with my times and maintained a 10-11 minute pace both days. I achieved the goal of going the distance and bringing home all four medals. Man do they look great!
Our group finished up by spending the entire day on Monday cruising the parks and riding the rides. We must have walked another 13 miles at least! There were so many new rides and of course the classic ones. I especially liked the Aerosmith Rock-n-Roller Coaster and the Tower of Terror.
FROZEN WITH TERROR!!
Special thanks to Greg and Bree, hardcore Disney freaks, who knew the park like the back of their hand. Their expert knowledge allowed us to hit all the major attractions, avoid the long cues, and finish up at the Magic Kingdom in time to witness one remarkable fireworks show.... Oops sorry, illumination. Simply amazing!
The Whole Gang (L-R) Sharon, Ricky, Me, Greg, Bree, and Ron
A Cool Ending To Another Remarkable Running Experience
NEXT ADVENTURE- The MYRTLE BEACH MARATHON
2 comments:
Man - you guys are amazing. I "just" did the marathon on Sunday and that was more than enough for me.
Thanks for the comments tillerman. Hope your Disney experience was enjoyable and you didn't get too cold that morning! I checked out your blog and really enjoyed it. Sailing Lasers sounds like fun. Had a Catalina 22 years ago then I found out pregnant women (ex-wife)don't make good sailors! Happy runs my friend,
Marc
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