HCmD's Disney's Goofy Challenge Report

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HCmD's Disney's Goofy Challenge Report

Postby HCcD » Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:55 pm

Well, what can I say ?? The Goofy Challenge was definitely a challenge, considering that I was experiencing some achilles issues ... The Donald 1/2 Marathon turned out to be a nice tempo effort, in an attempt to reduce the amount of damage to my achilles, in order to get me through the Mickey Marathon, the following Day ...

The Donald Half Marathon

I knew that I had to save some of myself and reduce the amount of effort in the Donald, in order to get me to the start line of the Mickey, the following day ... Favoring my achilles from the get-go, I opted to run The Donald at a nice tempo post ... feeling my achilles, I ran the Donald strategically ... Otherwise, it was not much to talk about ... running through the Magic Kingdom and back to Epcot ...

Ended up finishing in a time of 1:48:29 and 779 overall :shock: :shock:
out of 12,434 finishers ...

The Mickey Marathon

The Mickey Marathon did not go so well ... My achilles was really acting up, and could barely walk without a limp, let alone having to run ... I knew it was not going to be the best day to race, but more of an adventure and making the most of this experience and decided to have fun and enjoy the experience ... Ended up bring my camera and took advantage of the photo opportunities, when available ...

You know you are having a not so good day, when the 4:00, 4:15, 4:30 and 5:00 hour pace bunny passes you before the 10-15K mark ... :shock: :?

Ended up taking about 12 stops for the bio-freeze at the med tents along with a copius of photo shoots in all the theme parks, where possible, and had the best time of my life, considering running, let alone racing, was not a possibility on this day ... Final time was 5:26:59 and 9289 overall out of 14,940 Finishers ... :?

I was pretty well walking and shuffling over the final 25K of the course ... but, with a time goal out of the picture, it gave me the opportunity to enjoy the moment and experience of a life time...

It was totally awesome, running through the four theme parks, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios ....

The Race Retreat option would definitely a bonus ... access to an enclose confort with a pre and post race brunch ... photo shoots with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald and Daisy Duck, Pluto and Goofy, before and after both races was worth it, alone ... along with access to private Massages, post race, and change facilities and port-a-potties ...

Photo slide show ... http://s85.photobucket.com/albums/k46/hcid/Disney%202008%20Race%20Weekend/?albumview=slideshow

And, was it worth it ?? Absolutely, totally worth it .. and, even registered again for the 2010 Edition ... where I plan to have my redemption on the Mickey Marathon Course .... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

This is what it is all about ....

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Postby UltraQueenga » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:11 pm

Totally nuts, but fun race Andy! Congrats on toughing it out!
Nice way to break the monotony of the winter months with a back-to-back race, ya maniac! Now go get your achilles fixed. Spring season is just around the corner. :o :P
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Postby Dr. S » Mon Jan 12, 2009 10:17 pm

You're a tough and crazy man Andy!!! Great job getting it done, great practise for your revenge next year!

Like I wrote previously no shame in a 5h marathon (;-)) even if it a PW for you considering the pain you were in. I think you did a fine job Mister!
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Postby DougG » Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:32 pm

You're a goofy man Andy :P I'm glad you enjoyed yourself despite the injury.
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Postby orleansrunner1962 » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:19 am

Well done -- and to think you have signed up for next year already -- you are goofy!! :D Well done!!
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Postby horselady » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:41 am

You are one Goofy and Crazy Maniac. Sounds like you made the most of it and had a great time. Loved all your pics! Rest the achilles now!
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Postby cgraham » Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:20 am

Great job out there. Sorry about your achilles, but it sounds like the marathon was probably 20x more fun the way you did it.

Plus, you've got a whole year to recover and plot your revenge on the course.
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Postby Darth Tater » Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:12 am

Hey Andy, I was looking at all your pictures on Facebook last night - looks like it was a fun run for sure! Rest up and heal your Achilles!
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Postby Ed Fizz » Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:40 pm

Another great event added to your résumé. Well done!!! :D

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Postby NewFinnLoper » Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:46 pm

Sounds like waaaaaaaaay too much fun...must add to my to-do list...

I'm glad you had a great time Andy
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Postby casual-runner » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:26 pm

Wow goofy man :D
All those pictures and medals - I want it also :!: I will try to meet you there next year :!:
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Postby IronColl » Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:08 pm

Congratulations on finishing!

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Postby cbaker1 » Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:26 pm

I had a great time in Disney as well. Little known fact, that no Disney "Cast" member will tell you about is that you are only a 15-20 minute walk from the start line at Epcot if you are staying at either of the Port Orleans resorts (although French Quarter is closest). They don't want you wallking on the side of the roads in the dark, but no one stops you. Would save getting up at 3 AM each day. I stayed at Port Orleans - Riverside and had no compliants.

I have to say Disney pulls off both races flawlessly. I was surprised at getting 3 long sleeve tech shirts. Loved running through the parks, but running in the dark through Magic Kingdom during the half was my highlight. During the marathon it was daylight, and still impressive. If you like big time marathons, add this to your list. Worth the price of admission.

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Postby Magoo » Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:18 pm

Thanks for sharing. Great pictures and report. Real fun stuff...except for the injury. They should give you a commission because I think I'm going to take the family next year.
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Postby Nicholas » Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:37 pm

Way to go, Andy. Can you finally close this racing season?
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Postby moof324 » Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:01 pm

Awesome report. Awesome race :) It was great to finally meet you and the other maniacs this weekend :) Hope you get home safely!!!!!
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Postby HCcD » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:27 pm

cbaker1 wrote:I had a great time in Disney as well. Little known fact, that no Disney "Cast" member will tell you about is that you are only a 15-20 minute walk from the start line at Epcot if you are staying at either of the Port Orleans resorts (although French Quarter is closest). They don't want you wallking on the side of the roads in the dark, but no one stops you. Would save getting up at 3 AM each day. I stayed at Port Orleans Riverside and had no compliants.


Yep, noticed that after the race, that the Start Line, was literally right across from the entrance to the Port Orleans French Quarter Resort :shock: :shock: about the same distance, if not closer, than the walk from the Race Finish Area to the start line ... Could have just walked over the Overpass ..... would work well, if you did not need a sweat bag check, for afterwards, however ... :? :?
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Postby QuickChick » Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:22 am

What a cool experience... sorry you were in so much pain. Get it checked out and fixed up, ya goof! ;)
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Re: HCmD's Goofy Challenge Report

Postby ratherBrunning » Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:27 pm

HCmD wrote:Ended up finishing in a time of 1:48:29 and 779 overall :shock: :shock:
out of 12,434 finishers ...


Amazing... congratulations Andy! Rest up that achilles... :)
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Postby flexrun » Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:52 pm

Congrats on your race and making it to the finish line despite having an injury! Sounds like you had a great time. Hope you are healthy again soon!
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Postby Mich » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:55 am

Sounds like you had a great time. Now all you have to do is take a bit of a rest in order to be at your best in 2009.
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Postby Strider » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:25 am

Hey - sorry about the whole achilles issue, but it is great to see that it didn't damper your spirits and that you'll be back next year to kick Goofy's @$$.

Rest / Recover / Heal up, you have - what? - another month till your next race :) ;).

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Postby HCcD » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:31 am

strider wrote:Hey - sorry about the whole achilles issue, but it is great to see that it didn't damper your spirits and that you'll be back next year to kick Goofy's @$$.

Rest / Recover / Heal up, you have - what? - another month till your next race :) ;).

See ya on the streets.


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Postby Tori » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:17 am

Congrats on your Goofy!! I saw how bad you were hurting on Saturday night and I am totally impressed with you being able to finish on Sunday. We were a team of RM walking wounded this weekend. :lol:

It was fun hanging out again! I am sure you may be seeing us in California in Sept. :wink:

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Postby HCcD » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:27 am

Tori wrote:Congrats on your Goofy!! I saw how bad you were hurting on Saturday night and I am totally impressed with you being able to finish on Sunday. We were a team of RM walking wounded this weekend. :lol:

It was fun hanging out again! I am sure you may be seeing us in California in Sept. :wink:


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