Comments on: Disney Marathon Weekend: My “Unofficial” Goofy Challenge http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/ I'm a mom on the run! Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:36:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Making Strides « Run DMT http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/#comment-1733 Making Strides « Run DMT Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:16:33 +0000 http://denisermt.wordpress.com/?p=2092#comment-1733 [...] I’ve always said, runners are the most real, supportive people you will ever meet and the Suncoast Striders were no exception.  They welcomed us into their group and encouraged us [...] [...] I’ve always said, runners are the most real, supportive people you will ever meet and the Suncoast Striders were no exception.  They welcomed us into their group and encouraged us [...]

]]> By: Loyal Commenter: Chloe « Run DMT http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/#comment-866 Loyal Commenter: Chloe « Run DMT Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:11:51 +0000 http://denisermt.wordpress.com/?p=2092#comment-866 [...] my race partner, Tiffany, and I walked to the start line of Disney, we bumped into Chloe and her friend. It was the crazy coincidence ever!  And since that crazy coincidence, Chloe has been a loyal [...] [...] my race partner, Tiffany, and I walked to the start line of Disney, we bumped into Chloe and her friend. It was the crazy coincidence ever!  And since that crazy coincidence, Chloe has been a loyal [...]

]]> By: Goofy for Gasparilla, Part #4 « Run DMT http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/#comment-709 Goofy for Gasparilla, Part #4 « Run DMT Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:45:07 +0000 http://denisermt.wordpress.com/?p=2092#comment-709 [...] doing the “Unofficial” Goofy Challenge last month, I decided against registering for all three races in the Gasparilla Distance Classic. [...] [...] doing the “Unofficial” Goofy Challenge last month, I decided against registering for all three races in the Gasparilla Distance Classic. [...]

]]> By: Lori http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/#comment-602 Lori Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:22:14 +0000 http://denisermt.wordpress.com/?p=2092#comment-602 I had the best time running the race with. you. You are the best running partner. One of these days I WILL be able to run and dance at the same time. She really does dance while running. It truly was about the experience and gathering memories. I am so glad you made me run this race. BTW who wants to be serious at Disney. I had the best time running the race with. you. You are the best running partner. One of these days I WILL be able to run and dance at the same time. She really does dance while running. It truly was about the experience and gathering memories. I am so glad you made me run this race. BTW who wants to be serious at Disney.

]]> By: Kent http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/#comment-601 Kent Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:33:36 +0000 http://denisermt.wordpress.com/?p=2092#comment-601 Denise, Congrats on finishing the Goofy Challange! Your Awsome! I noticed you included a small bit about me and my Dad. We ran together for about 18mi and then he dropped back because of a bad cramp in his quad. I kept going and finished my first in 4:38 and felt awsome! I am ready for my next and am looking forward to tackling the Goofy next year. Good luck in your future marathons. Oh yea, thanks for the laugh about the energy gels...I totally agree... Congrats Again, Kent Denise, Congrats on finishing the Goofy Challange! Your Awsome! I noticed you included a small bit about me and my Dad. We ran together for about 18mi and then he dropped back because of a bad cramp in his quad. I kept going and finished my first in 4:38 and felt awsome! I am ready for my next and am looking forward to tackling the Goofy next year. Good luck in your future marathons.

Oh yea, thanks for the laugh about the energy gels…I totally agree…

Congrats Again,

Kent

]]> By: lindsay http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/#comment-587 lindsay Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:26:56 +0000 http://denisermt.wordpress.com/?p=2092#comment-587 congrats on your 'unofficial' goofy! it was so cool to meet you in real life. i love your recap and mini-stories about all the people you met. it is definitely inspiring to see people with all kinds of challenges finish a marathon. i didn't know this was your first full! congrats on that feat alone! goofy was so much fun, i'd love to do it again next year but i'm not ready to part with another $250 in race fees just yet. (especially now that i see just how much i spent over the rest of the weekend!) hope the recovery and running is going well. congrats on your ‘unofficial’ goofy! it was so cool to meet you in real life. i love your recap and mini-stories about all the people you met. it is definitely inspiring to see people with all kinds of challenges finish a marathon. i didn’t know this was your first full! congrats on that feat alone! goofy was so much fun, i’d love to do it again next year but i’m not ready to part with another $250 in race fees just yet. (especially now that i see just how much i spent over the rest of the weekend!) hope the recovery and running is going well.

]]> By: Chloe http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/#comment-580 Chloe Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:31:37 +0000 http://denisermt.wordpress.com/?p=2092#comment-580 It was so great to run into you! I think it's a sign. A sign that you need to come up here in March to run the Seaside half marathon!! :) That is so amazing that you did the 1/2 and the full AND is was your first!!! But seriously, how amazing was the race? So much support and awesome music. There was one part of the race where we just jammed out to sweet 80's rock - and the next thing you knew, there was freaking winnie the poo. I think we did an exellent job of making this race out first marathon! So - what's next? :) Congrats again!! Chloe It was so great to run into you! I think it’s a sign. A sign that you need to come up here in March to run the Seaside half marathon!! :)

That is so amazing that you did the 1/2 and the full AND is was your first!!! But seriously, how amazing was the race? So much support and awesome music. There was one part of the race where we just jammed out to sweet 80′s rock – and the next thing you knew, there was freaking winnie the poo. I think we did an exellent job of making this race out first marathon!

So – what’s next? :)

Congrats again!! Chloe

]]> By: becelisa http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/#comment-577 becelisa Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:11:13 +0000 http://denisermt.wordpress.com/?p=2092#comment-577 what a great accomplishment! not sure i'd ever have the guts to tackle the goofy. just making it through the full was enough for me. too bad we didn't connect this time but i'll see you soon i'm sure. i'm actually considering skipping gasparilla and opting for the "thrills in the hills" half in winder georgia that same weekend. it's a small trail run and i'm partial to trails. but gasparilla is such a good race ... decisions, decisions. i'm also planning to do the sarasota half on feb. 15 and possibly dances with dirt on feb. 7 so if you happen to come out for those let me know! congrats again on an amazing weekend! what a great accomplishment! not sure i’d ever have the guts to tackle the goofy. just making it through the full was enough for me. too bad we didn’t connect this time but i’ll see you soon i’m sure. i’m actually considering skipping gasparilla and opting for the “thrills in the hills” half in winder georgia that same weekend. it’s a small trail run and i’m partial to trails. but gasparilla is such a good race … decisions, decisions. i’m also planning to do the sarasota half on feb. 15 and possibly dances with dirt on feb. 7 so if you happen to come out for those let me know! congrats again on an amazing weekend!

]]> By: Run DMT http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/#comment-575 Run DMT Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:37:40 +0000 http://denisermt.wordpress.com/?p=2092#comment-575 @MTAE- I am usually the one who strikes up the conversation. Heck, most of the time I am talking to myself! LOL Funny you mention the port-o-potties! That is where I met the father and his son! As for the potties, I had this really great strategy. Since the lines were so long (about a 20 minute wait), I suggested to Lori that we wait in line and then after we pee, get back in line, because you know you your nerves get the best of you before a race. Waiting in line killed the better part of an hour. The best part of running in Disney in the bathrooms through out the park! @MTAE- I am usually the one who strikes up the conversation. Heck, most of the time I am talking to myself! LOL

Funny you mention the port-o-potties! That is where I met the father and his son!

As for the potties, I had this really great strategy. Since the lines were so long (about a 20 minute wait), I suggested to Lori that we wait in line and then after we pee, get back in line, because you know you your nerves get the best of you before a race. Waiting in line killed the better part of an hour.

The best part of running in Disney in the bathrooms through out the park!

]]> By: aron http://deniseisrundmt.com/2009/01/14/disney-marathon-weekend-my-unofficial-goofy-challenge/#comment-574 aron Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:45:41 +0000 http://denisermt.wordpress.com/?p=2092#comment-574 huuuuge congrats to you!!! sounds like an amazing weekend and that is such an incredible accomplishment! huuuuge congrats to you!!! sounds like an amazing weekend and that is such an incredible accomplishment!

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