HCmD's Disney's Goofy Challenge Report
HCmD's Disney's Goofy Challenge Report
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
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 ...
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 ....
This is what it is all about ....
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
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 ...
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 ....
This is what it is all about ....
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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!
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!
Sonia
7 marathons (PB 5:01)
31 halfs (PB 2:10)
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The plan for 2014: 10K des glaces & Apocalypse 5K
2015: No plan at all!
7 marathons (PB 5:01)
31 halfs (PB 2:10)
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The plan for 2014: 10K des glaces & Apocalypse 5K
2015: No plan at all!
You're a goofy man Andy I'm glad you enjoyed yourself despite the injury.
2014
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
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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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Princess Half Marathon Orlando Feb 23
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Smattering of horse shows
2013 Plans so Far
Princess Half Marathon Orlando Feb 23
Run for the Reach Water StationVolunteer April 14
Spring Fling Running Thing April 21 10k
Gran Fondo Road Race July 20th
Ride the Rideau 100km Sept 8
Army 1/2 Marathon Sept 22
http://ridetherideau.ca/give
Smattering of horse shows
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.
Plus, you've got a whole year to recover and plot your revenge on the course.
2009 Highlights
Marathon - 2:54:05 (Mar 22 - Tokyo)
Half - 1:20:00 (Apr 26 - Hartwell)
5k - 17:09 (Acura 5k - Jul 19)
800m - 2:16.80 (York U - Jul 28 )
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Marathon - 2:54:05 (Mar 22 - Tokyo)
Half - 1:20:00 (Apr 26 - Hartwell)
5k - 17:09 (Acura 5k - Jul 19)
800m - 2:16.80 (York U - Jul 28 )
Now - Getting back my running fitness
My training log
Why practice running slow? It comes naturally!
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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.
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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Awesome report. Awesome race It was great to finally meet you and the other maniacs this weekend Hope you get home safely!!!!!
2010: Cautiously coming back from 14 months of injury!
June 12: Race for the Cure 5K, Raleigh
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Jan. 8-9, 2011: Goofy!
Marathon Count: 6
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June 12: Race for the Cure 5K, Raleigh
June 26: Legal Run-Around 5K, Wilmington (28:51, PR!)
Jan. 8-9, 2011: Goofy!
Marathon Count: 6
Half Count: 7
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 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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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
HCmD wrote:Ended up finishing in a time of 1:48:29 and 779 overall
out of 12,434 finishers ...
Amazing... congratulations Andy! Rest up that achilles...
Louise
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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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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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 @$$.
Rest / Recover / Heal up, you have - what? - another month till your next race .
See ya on the streets.
Rest / Recover / Heal up, you have - what? - another month till your next race .
See ya on the streets.
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strider wrote:Hey - sorry about the whole achilles issue, but it is great to see that it didn't damper your spirits and that you'll be back next year to kick Goofy's @$$.
Rest / Recover / Heal up, you have - what? - another month till your next race .
See ya on the streets.
Ooohh, nice photo ... thanx...
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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.
It was fun hanging out again! I am sure you may be seeing us in California in Sept.
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