tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post1982453201929231669..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: Disney - My First Marathon (WW # 24)HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-57500977860643056652016-01-25T09:10:14.386-06:002016-01-25T09:10:14.386-06:00Thanks, Meagan. I was amazed my foot didn't g...Thanks, Meagan. I was amazed my foot didn't give me any problems and relieved to have other issues instead. LOL. I don't know when I'll schedule that next marathon. I still have a lot of recovery to do. Maybe late fall or I may just repeat this one next January. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-25974097792177128252016-01-24T19:22:54.355-06:002016-01-24T19:22:54.355-06:00First of all, congratulations!! I am so happy that...First of all, congratulations!! I am so happy that your foot did not end up bothering you the entire race. That's amazing! It's interesting how your foot kind of overshadowed everything else prerace. No nerves, and you just kind of rolled with any and all punches. <br /><br />I know that people often stop along the way at Disney for character pictures, but I had NO idea that people actually ride some of the rides during the marathon. That's wild! <br /><br />So I noticed you said next time.... do you know when that will be?? :)<br />Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484494180842875733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-85787737880647110762016-01-24T08:04:09.214-06:002016-01-24T08:04:09.214-06:00Oh, I did plenty of freaking out with the initial ...Oh, I did plenty of freaking out with the initial injury Patty. By the time I got to the race I had adopted an "It Is What It Is" attitude. I was so grateful to be there and then to just finish!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-23348290737006120322016-01-23T20:44:16.808-06:002016-01-23T20:44:16.808-06:00You are amazing! Congrats on this incredible race-...You are amazing! Congrats on this incredible race- I'm so excited to hear you managed to do the alternate training and still pull it off! You even did it without freaking out (which I did- btw, without any injuries. ha!) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323987153973909149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-21704477237058860552016-01-21T08:17:05.438-06:002016-01-21T08:17:05.438-06:00You definitely need to combine your next Disney va...You definitely need to combine your next Disney vacation with a Disney race. You won't regret it. It's magical.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-18524396693990417832016-01-21T08:16:24.427-06:002016-01-21T08:16:24.427-06:00I was just so relieved that my foot was not the is...I was just so relieved that my foot was not the issue. It was a great confidence booster too, knowing it's OK even though it's still uncomfortable at times. But hey -- it'll hold up for a marathon. I'm good!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-21242129519798027652016-01-21T08:14:35.035-06:002016-01-21T08:14:35.035-06:00I was thrilled to just have a typical late race is...I was thrilled to just have a typical late race issue, Kristy. I've never stopped to take a character picture in a Disney race. Maybe if I had never been to the Disney parks, I would have done things differently.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-48855738208681359612016-01-21T08:10:40.938-06:002016-01-21T08:10:40.938-06:00I doubt that Darlene! I'm pretty sure if the ...I doubt that Darlene! I'm pretty sure if the humidity been low and if I had no ITB issues, I would have gotten a sub 5. The course was long too! It makes me excited to see what I can do the next time.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-73521361804882437772016-01-21T08:08:25.630-06:002016-01-21T08:08:25.630-06:00Thank you. I was SO TIRED from the race and parks...Thank you. I was SO TIRED from the race and parks that I dozed for a few minutes of the Bama. But I did not miss the exciting 4th quarter!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-75819053198664680032016-01-20T11:07:46.366-06:002016-01-20T11:07:46.366-06:00I'm saying prayers for you!I'm saying prayers for you!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-86656286813327884682016-01-20T11:06:32.689-06:002016-01-20T11:06:32.689-06:00Thanks! Well, I really don't sleep much anywa...Thanks! Well, I really don't sleep much anyway before a race so the wakeup is not a big deal. Some people are not fans of the Disney experience. It has never disappointed, but probably because we have been such huge fans of the parks for years. How can it not be enjoyable? HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-20205678893282151692016-01-20T10:57:17.298-06:002016-01-20T10:57:17.298-06:00No one does it better than Disney. But you have t...No one does it better than Disney. But you have to be willing to accept the crowds and transportation delays, etc. The on course entertainment is amazing!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-65622718036134839422016-01-20T10:55:56.632-06:002016-01-20T10:55:56.632-06:00I would have normally stressed so much over that w...I would have normally stressed so much over that weather, but had other larger pressing concerns. LOL. I really like that word! Marathoner! I hope to be a REPEAT Marathoner too!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-66846503627142207742016-01-20T10:54:05.611-06:002016-01-20T10:54:05.611-06:00Thank you very much. It was such an emotional exp...Thank you very much. It was such an emotional experience due in large part to the extraordinary, difficult circumstances leading up to it. It was such a relief and release!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-57928477548148306672016-01-19T20:24:59.970-06:002016-01-19T20:24:59.970-06:00Thank you Debra. I worked harder at alternate tra...Thank you Debra. I worked harder at alternate training than I have on any thing else. I felt I needed even more training since I couldn't run, if that makes sense. It was such a huge reward to have it pay off. I definitely want to do another one the proper way. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-73120536016969589382016-01-19T20:21:58.505-06:002016-01-19T20:21:58.505-06:00We love Disney! It's was the motivation to ge...We love Disney! It's was the motivation to get me to run my very first race. It was very appropriate that it be my first marathon. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-83151676248940005002016-01-19T20:20:27.218-06:002016-01-19T20:20:27.218-06:00I had done two prior Disney races so I was countin...I had done two prior Disney races so I was counting on that wonderful magic to help me through. It worked! HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-47103571314320367962016-01-19T20:19:06.700-06:002016-01-19T20:19:06.700-06:00Thanks Lesley. Me too. It could have gone downhi...Thanks Lesley. Me too. It could have gone downhill so much sooner.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-31985096828921213192016-01-19T20:17:54.295-06:002016-01-19T20:17:54.295-06:00I expected it to be hard but had also imagined jus...I expected it to be hard but had also imagined just the worst case possible. I was so thankful (and therefore emotional) that it wasn't the worst case scenario.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-55721301317090913602016-01-19T20:15:47.383-06:002016-01-19T20:15:47.383-06:00I have a drawer full of Biofreeze from race packet...I have a drawer full of Biofreeze from race packets. I almost spit out the Dove. I couldn't chew or swallow it. It melted. I'm so glad you were there! Thank you, my friend. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-87394797953273100012016-01-19T20:12:42.671-06:002016-01-19T20:12:42.671-06:00Thanks, Ruth. 15 weeks ago, nursing a stress frac...Thanks, Ruth. 15 weeks ago, nursing a stress fracture, I could not imagine how well this would turn out. I think I put in more work as an injured runner than I ordinarily would have. I was thrilled to see it paid off.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-64210633145086067362016-01-19T20:09:52.082-06:002016-01-19T20:09:52.082-06:00Simply incredible. I was truly amazed that I got t...Simply incredible. I was truly amazed that I got through it. Thank you!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-27688112146678455312016-01-19T20:08:35.622-06:002016-01-19T20:08:35.622-06:00Thank you! One of my teens and I think Tower of T...Thank you! One of my teens and I think Tower of Terror is just the best ride ever created!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-47885940811420778522016-01-19T20:07:11.320-06:002016-01-19T20:07:11.320-06:00Thanks Marcia. I knew I had the stamina if I coul...Thanks Marcia. I knew I had the stamina if I could only get my legs/hips/knees to hold out long enough. They did me proud by not breaking down until late in the race. I was thrilled. You know I want to do another one...the proper way.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-65470221933911400372016-01-19T20:04:01.903-06:002016-01-19T20:04:01.903-06:00You have to walk from transportation (in my case E...You have to walk from transportation (in my case Epcot monorail) to the staging area which is a long way. And then you seriously walk another mile or more to the corrals. I noticed they had put a Starbucks in Epcot where my family would be funning while tracking my progress. I dropped a BIG hint. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com