The “brilliant” thought, which originated sometime in 2006, may have seemed like it was straight from a fairy tale: Make turning 40 memorable – a HAPPY occasion. From that simple thought grew what some would say was a MICKEY MOUSE idea…running all GOOFY like throughout Walt Disney World for 39.3 miles.
DONALD, my dad, had a reaction that was typical of most... like Iwas from another planet such as PLUTO. Rather than put out that much effort, he suggested I run a MINNIE marathon. Now, I may be DOPEY at times, but I certainly am not BASHFUL at attempting something new and different.
So, for further inspiration, I signed up with Team-In-Training in the summer of 2007. It turns out that was a great decision. I told my team CAPTAIN, “I’m HOOKed”! CHIP, DALE, DAISY and the triplets, HUEY, DEWEY and LOUIE have each provided great motivation as running partners over the past 4 months.
The training runs haven’t all been easy, and I often arrive home (my personal castle) to find our cat, TIGGER, rubbing against my sore WOODY-like legs. He doesn’t understand...I need to rest my sore PIGs, LETting them recover. After putting in over 30 miles each week, I am POOHped. Most Saturdays, I am SLEEPY after a good workout, and I have tried to be careful about not overtraining. However, I did get injured briefly in November, and went to see the DOC, who told me to take it easy. But like a postal carrier, neither rain, sleet or SNOW, WHITE and cold as it may be, has kept me from making my appointed training rounds.
I have enjoyed blogging about this MISSION TO MARS, and am thankful that loyal readers and financial supporters like ALICE, ARIEL, BELLE and JASMINE have kept me focused on the ultimate end goal. At times, I may have looked like a TRAMP, flopped around like a FLOUNDER, and got lost in my own FANTASYLAND, but my old LADY has made sure I stayed well grounded (ouch...but you have to admit, it works!).
So, tomorrow morning, I am off to the “Happiest Place on Earth”, and hope for a little race day magic to carry me along. If my happy feet can’t do the job, I will seek alternative forms of transportation, such as ALADDIN’s magic carpet, TINKER BELL’s pixie dust (and faith and trust), a monorail, or even a leisurely JUNGLE CRUISE to make the 39.3 miles through the COUNTRY BEAR-able. At the end, the even JAMBOREE at Pleasure Island should rock!
One can only hope the weather will cooperate. After all, I have created a lot of BUZZ about this challenge, and warm temperatures could cause me to take many a LIGHTYEAR to cross the finish line. Even if that is the case, it will all be worth it. After all, I will finish with a huge smile, arms raised, chest puffed, and prove I am no DUMBO. I can already see the headline next week…
“Finishing 1st in the Walt Disney World Marathon (and Half!) - MR. INCREDIBLE!”
Now that’s a fairy tale!
DONALD, my dad, had a reaction that was typical of most... like Iwas from another planet such as PLUTO. Rather than put out that much effort, he suggested I run a MINNIE marathon. Now, I may be DOPEY at times, but I certainly am not BASHFUL at attempting something new and different.
So, for further inspiration, I signed up with Team-In-Training in the summer of 2007. It turns out that was a great decision. I told my team CAPTAIN, “I’m HOOKed”! CHIP, DALE, DAISY and the triplets, HUEY, DEWEY and LOUIE have each provided great motivation as running partners over the past 4 months.
The training runs haven’t all been easy, and I often arrive home (my personal castle) to find our cat, TIGGER, rubbing against my sore WOODY-like legs. He doesn’t understand...I need to rest my sore PIGs, LETting them recover. After putting in over 30 miles each week, I am POOHped. Most Saturdays, I am SLEEPY after a good workout, and I have tried to be careful about not overtraining. However, I did get injured briefly in November, and went to see the DOC, who told me to take it easy. But like a postal carrier, neither rain, sleet or SNOW, WHITE and cold as it may be, has kept me from making my appointed training rounds.
I have enjoyed blogging about this MISSION TO MARS, and am thankful that loyal readers and financial supporters like ALICE, ARIEL, BELLE and JASMINE have kept me focused on the ultimate end goal. At times, I may have looked like a TRAMP, flopped around like a FLOUNDER, and got lost in my own FANTASYLAND, but my old LADY has made sure I stayed well grounded (ouch...but you have to admit, it works!).
So, tomorrow morning, I am off to the “Happiest Place on Earth”, and hope for a little race day magic to carry me along. If my happy feet can’t do the job, I will seek alternative forms of transportation, such as ALADDIN’s magic carpet, TINKER BELL’s pixie dust (and faith and trust), a monorail, or even a leisurely JUNGLE CRUISE to make the 39.3 miles through the COUNTRY BEAR-able. At the end, the even JAMBOREE at Pleasure Island should rock!
One can only hope the weather will cooperate. After all, I have created a lot of BUZZ about this challenge, and warm temperatures could cause me to take many a LIGHTYEAR to cross the finish line. Even if that is the case, it will all be worth it. After all, I will finish with a huge smile, arms raised, chest puffed, and prove I am no DUMBO. I can already see the headline next week…
“Finishing 1st in the Walt Disney World Marathon (and Half!) - MR. INCREDIBLE!”
Now that’s a fairy tale!
P.S. - Grandma - I'll be thinking of you every step of the way!
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