The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Community: Message List - Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

Re: Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

communityreply@lls.org — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:43:22 GMT

Hi there!

I'm going GOOFY this year! I've done the 1/2 before, a couple years ago....and this year, I'm going GOOFY! It will be my first marathon too!

Kristine - Rocky Mountain Team - Denver

Re: Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

communityreply@lls.org — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:46:56 GMT

Jojospirit that is Great!

I am also from Syracuse...doing the full/walk in Disney 2009. I bet we will be meeting soon with TNT. Anyway I am worried about walking a whole marathon....will there be enough time...will I have to run. I have only found walkers that do the 1/2, not full and keep wondering if it is possible. Has anyone walked a full?

AJK of Cicero

Re: Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

communityreply@lls.org — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:50:49 GMT

I ran the Disney marathon in 2005 and then the first Goofy Challenge in 2006. If you plan to do the Goofy try to throw a few longer runs into your training the day before your true long runs to get your body used to it. I also walked the water stops to reduce the wear and tear and keep my hydration up, it can get hot in Florida. I also had a massage each day after the race to speed recovery, but I'm used to doing this. If you don't regularly get massages I would not recommend doing this because it can backfire and cause a lot of stiffness with the extreme exertion by your muscles.

Re: Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

communityreply@lls.org — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:01:36 GMT

Hi there! I will be running the full

Hopefully I'll be ready for it in 5 months!!! :-D

Re: Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

communityreply@lls.org — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:53:41 GMT

Toni,

You'll be fine, you have a long time to train. Train for the full Marathon. Then walk the 1/2, then do the full. Most important make a plan and stick to it. YOU CAN DO IT! We will be cheering for you!

Just Ken

Re: Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

communityreply@lls.org — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:03:47 GMT

Hi folks! I'm doing the full marathon this year - I'm gonna go Goofy in 2010 for sure. I did the WDW 1/2 last January, so if anyone has questions about that, feel free to ask! (Yes, the medals are AMAZING! And yes, the course is flat as a pancake, except two overpasses between miles 10-12!)

Re: Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

communityreply@lls.org — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:59:15 GMT

Hi everyone! I just joined the team today to walk/run the 1/2 marathon in Disney in 2009. I'm nervous because I have no previous running experience or training in my background. But I am excited to train and get to know other participants. Anyone in a similar situation as me?

Thanks,

Renee of Syracuse, NY

Re: Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

communityreply@lls.org — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:58:50 GMT

I am running the 1/2 on Sunday.

Re: Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

communityreply@lls.org — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:09:24 GMT

I am running the full on sunday. god willing.

it's going to be tough but w/5 months of training i should be able to pull it off.

Cadi

Team Weston

Re: Anyone running the Goofy Challenge at Disney 2009??

communityreply@lls.org — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:51:50 GMT

Heck, I don't think I'm ready for that either.....I'm scared now. UGH!! I'll crawl if I have to