tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post217863441746933133..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Building up confidence AFTER signing up for a race challange: AKA Goofy ChallengeFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-13841555214079828452014-09-24T14:45:17.915-04:002014-09-24T14:45:17.915-04:00Great post. I am doing Dopey, and it will be my fi...Great post. I am doing Dopey, and it will be my first marathon. I am always doubting and regretting my decision to register for such a grand challenge, but with training and building up both mental and physical endurance, I know it can be done. I don't care if I walk the entirety of the 4 races (though I hope I don't have to), as long as I have a quick enough pace to not get picked up ;) Know that you put in the training, it's going well, and have confidence! Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04270167145763200625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-14570363036082003472014-09-17T13:09:27.632-04:002014-09-17T13:09:27.632-04:00You can do it! Put in your training, take your tim...You can do it! Put in your training, take your time and you'll finish. Let the Disney magic carry you.<br /><br />And its an anniversary year, so its extra special bling, so no choice but to finish.John @ run. geek. run(disney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03659029392388207321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-34673486759317312752014-09-17T08:15:42.968-04:002014-09-17T08:15:42.968-04:00Then you should feel totally prepared for the chal...Then you should feel totally prepared for the challenge! And what FUN races to be doing.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-33325780057703705952014-09-16T20:59:26.897-04:002014-09-16T20:59:26.897-04:00OMG, so jealous. I've never done a Disney run,...OMG, so jealous. I've never done a Disney run, and to be honest don't get why all of the Disney fanatics get so excited, but this is one that I would love to do! Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-1142351523736406562014-09-16T19:04:14.880-04:002014-09-16T19:04:14.880-04:00I also have only done 2 halfs & am contemplati...I also have only done 2 halfs & am contemplating doing a full. The idea of just a full boggles my mind, so I cannot imagine doing a half the day before! So I loved this post & all the comments. The motivation & inspiration is incredible! I'm now convinced that you can totally do it...I just need to apply that attitude to myself!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789773999034928321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-32812584728272300682014-09-16T18:58:32.259-04:002014-09-16T18:58:32.259-04:00Listen to your sister! Trust your training! Do y...Listen to your sister! Trust your training! Do your very best and I bet you'll have a great experience. :)Professor SnuggleSluthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15156264930123746798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-64765790010077798962014-09-16T18:32:47.377-04:002014-09-16T18:32:47.377-04:00My best an only real advice I give people who are ...My best an only real advice I give people who are about to attempt their first marathon is, it all comes down to what you believe. If you believe you will finish you will, if you don't believe then you might or might have problems. Your training for these two races, which means you'll be doing lots and lots of back to back longer training runs to prepare. In other words, you'll be trained, you just need to start training your brain that you WILL finish! And I guarantee, no matter the problems or tiredness, you'll get that finish!!! Like the saying, it won't be easy, but it will be worth it!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-82264767498751925162014-09-16T17:21:50.342-04:002014-09-16T17:21:50.342-04:00I was supposed to run the NYC Marathon in 2012 and...I was supposed to run the NYC Marathon in 2012 and then tackle Goofy and be done with marathons. The NYC marathon was canceled, so my first marathon was part of Goofy.<br /><br />I finished and so will you! The thing that really helped me was running the half incredibly slowly. I mean, REALLY slowly. Afterward, I iced every joint in my legs. We only did a little bit of park time after the half and mainly did attractions like shows that involved sitting. I brought my roller stick into the park with me and stretched constantly. My legs felt great the morning of the marathon and I didn't start to feel any strain until after mile 13 of the full.<br /><br />Just go slowly for the half. You'll be happy you did! You can do it.Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412864659613068146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-62311886228966020042014-09-16T16:19:32.044-04:002014-09-16T16:19:32.044-04:00I think YOU are wise for only doing the marathon! ...I think YOU are wise for only doing the marathon! You will do great and finish strong for sure! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-5895634918803222932014-09-16T16:18:12.765-04:002014-09-16T16:18:12.765-04:00Luv you too heather...lol! Luv you too heather...lol! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-47641481673048544802014-09-16T16:17:36.076-04:002014-09-16T16:17:36.076-04:00I don't care if I have to walk but if I have t... I don't care if I have to walk but if I have to crawl that means I am probably injured and I think that is what I am fearful about! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-43719983361657003692014-09-16T16:16:23.677-04:002014-09-16T16:16:23.677-04:00That is so wonderful that you and your husband are...That is so wonderful that you and your husband are doing Dopey together. Does he have any fears? ( that he would admit?)Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-48001556318844746522014-09-16T16:14:00.966-04:002014-09-16T16:14:00.966-04:00Thanks Sara! I will be remembering this as I am at...Thanks Sara! I will be remembering this as I am at mile 19! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-89216003673734470592014-09-16T16:12:12.209-04:002014-09-16T16:12:12.209-04:00Thank you for believing in me! Thank you for believing in me! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-10010393752065414902014-09-16T16:11:23.649-04:002014-09-16T16:11:23.649-04:00Yup! There are definitely some back to back runs b...Yup! There are definitely some back to back runs built in to the training plan! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-67889749632635105602014-09-16T16:10:18.343-04:002014-09-16T16:10:18.343-04:00Yes! I know I would have never signed up for this ...Yes! I know I would have never signed up for this if it was some place other than disney! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-82308096890000952772014-09-16T16:09:14.077-04:002014-09-16T16:09:14.077-04:00I think we will all be cheering for one another! I think we will all be cheering for one another! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-63639553386101467192014-09-16T16:08:18.807-04:002014-09-16T16:08:18.807-04:00Training is going well so far! I hope it continues...Training is going well so far! I hope it continues that way! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-8862039245528699502014-09-16T16:07:05.509-04:002014-09-16T16:07:05.509-04:00I did not realize that Dopey was your first marath...I did not realize that Dopey was your first marathon! That is a huge undertaking too! Thanks for the offer! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-14473707763916347442014-09-16T16:05:58.221-04:002014-09-16T16:05:58.221-04:00 I did not know that Goofy was your first marathon... I did not know that Goofy was your first marathon. If you did that back in 2013, Lacey was running that marathon as well! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-10898727710088189222014-09-16T16:04:17.790-04:002014-09-16T16:04:17.790-04:00I should have resisted the urge to sign up for it ...I should have resisted the urge to sign up for it and just did the marathon like you. O well, they don't call it a challenge for nothing! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-19102507853851913682014-09-16T16:03:05.120-04:002014-09-16T16:03:05.120-04:00You are right on! At least that's how I am goi...You are right on! At least that's how I am going to approach it! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-75555970641807032902014-09-16T16:02:11.138-04:002014-09-16T16:02:11.138-04:00Yes, since it will be Lacey's first Goofy too,...Yes, since it will be Lacey's first Goofy too, it will be an accomplishment for the both of us! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-59521610160171274032014-09-16T14:30:55.747-04:002014-09-16T14:30:55.747-04:00I try to remember that exact thing - if I have to ...I try to remember that exact thing - if I have to walk, crawl, stop for a minute, its OK.. its about finishing.. no one really cares about the time except you.Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-66504573277968765632014-09-16T13:29:29.345-04:002014-09-16T13:29:29.345-04:00Lacey is wise! I'm doing the WDW full as my fi...Lacey is wise! I'm doing the WDW full as my first marathon, but not as part of a challenge. It's mostly because when I registered, my running/training was going pretty pathetically and I knew I was going to have a heck of a time convincing my husband (and also motivator) to do a full, let alone do it as part of a challenge. <br />I don't really have any advice, but I know you can do it! Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666562341448768865noreply@blogger.com