PrincessRora
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- Apr 11, 2008
Hello all!
Looks like its time for another pre-trip report. Truthfully I cant believe were actually going again. Im in complete disbelief. However, this trip is going to be a lot more relaxing (for me anyway) than any of our last trips. This time its all about the Disney Marathon Weekend 2011!!
And yes, even though Im way behind (slacking actually) on my trip report from Nov. 2009, I have to get this one going, because its going to be such a different experience from anything weve ever experienced before.
So the details well, we havent decided much but here goes:
When: January 6-9 2011 (Jan 4-5 will be spent at Universal since Stephen has never been).
Where: Undecided, but it will more than likely be a moderate resort. Probably Port Orleans (thought not sure which one). All input is welcome. Weve never stayed at these before.
What: EPCOT Thursday, 5K Friday, 1/2 marathon Saturday, Full marathon Sunday. Yep thats absolutely right. Weve got people running in all three. In fact, 2 of our cast members are participating in the Goofys race and a half challenge
. Theyll be running the half marathon on Saturday, followed by a full marathon on Sunday.
Who: (Cause this is the goofy challenge, Im gonna use A Goofy Movie references)
Me (Roxanne): For those of you who dont know me, Im Nikki. I am the self proclaimed Disney fanatic. I love everything about it, and I can not wait to have my own children to take to Disney and participate in everything it has to offer. I am truthfully excited about the Fantasy land make over. Yeah, itll be a little sad to see some things changed, but I think itll be even more magical in the end. I got to stay on property for the first time in Nov. 2009 and I absolutely loved it. Im the sane one in this so Ill just be running the 5k. When I actually have time to train, maybe Ill one day work my way up to a half marathon. I would love to participate in the princess half one march.
DH-to be (Max): Stephen is my best friend, who also happens to be my fiancé. He is not as crazy about Disney as I am, but he tolerates it for me. Funny enough this trip came about through him, although not directly. Last time we were at Disney, Stephen really got into the spirit and we had an amazing time. Although were not doing the parks a lot this trip, Im sure hes going to enjoy it. And although its Blasphemy here, hes also very excited about doing Universal because hes never been and he loves thrill rides. Stephen is going to be running his second half marathon, and his first full. Hed better start training.
Heres one of our photopass pictures from November 2009.
FIL-to be (Goofy): Mark is Stephens father, and a really wonderful man. Hes the reason for this trip, and hes also the one paying, while Im in charge of the planning. Talk about starting the relationship with the in-laws off with a bang. Ive been running everything by him like crazy because I dont want to step on any toes. But hes very laid back and easy going. Like Stephen, he likes to push his body to the limit, which kind of explains why Stephen called me one day saying So, dad just signed us up the goofy challenge in 2011? Want to run it too?
Here's father and son before they ran the United States Marine Corp Mud Run in Sept. 2009.
Possible supporting cast:
DM: Debbie is my mother, and I love her to death. I didnt get my love of Disney from her though (or dad actually- it just surfaced on its own). But she is sort of the reason why I love it. After all, it was mom who convinced dad to take us kids to Disney so often when we were younger. Her goal for the future however is for me to give her a granddaughter that she can one day take to BBB since it didnt exist when I was little. She loves the idea of one day taking her grandchildren to Disney. This trip however, shes mostly excited about Universal and watching her daughter and future SIL run like crazy people.
DF: Santos is my dad. Hes not into Disney at all, but tolerates it for me. Last time he went was June 2008 as a graduation from college present to me. I wanted to go with my best friend and my niece and he wonderfully paid for everything but park tickets. He was very nice. Hes the reason my parents arent sure if theyre coming. Mom wants to go; dad keeps saying well see. They have friends in Orlando, so theyll be visiting them when we spend the day at Epcot. And dad is very anti-property. But theyll probably drive, so theyll have their own car.
Heres a picture of them from out 2008 trip before I was with Stephen.
So about a month ago, my mother and I were at the airport picking up my brother from his study abroad. While waiting outside customs, I got a phone call from Stephen. His dad had called him and told him that his friend was running a full and half marathon the next weekend at Disney and he thought it sounded cool. Stephen as if he meant the Goofy race and a half challenge, and his dad said yes. Thats when his dad said Im going to sign you and I up to run it in 2011, start training.
Stephen then asked if Id do it too. Um
no. But sign me up for the 5k. That I can handle.
As soon as registration opened, Mark signed the two of them up. I couldnt believe it. Mark has run one marathon, and Stephens run a half. Together, if they were one person, Id say ok, theyve got this. However, they both have their problems: Stephens is muscle stamina. He needs to train. After the half marathon, his muscles were very very unhappy. Marks muscles are fine. His heart and lungs however, not so great. He gets tired and winded very easily. Hes already started training.
On my end, I can run a 5k, interspaced with walking, but maintain time. I want to be able to run it without stopping. Thats my goal. My goal is also to loose 20 lbs by my wedding in 18 months, so hopefully training and weight loss will go hand and hand.
With luck well all come home with medals.
I want to make this trip special. Im thinking about making us all t-shirts or something as Christmas presents, but Ive never done this before. Ideas anyone?
And lastly, were looking into one table service meal for Friday night. It needs to be outside the park, and preferably high in carbs, and very early; Which is why Im looking now so I can be ready as soon as we reach our mark for reservations. Is it 90 days or 120? Im not sure anymore. Does anyone have any good restaurant ideas for 5 adults?
I'm all Ears
Looks like its time for another pre-trip report. Truthfully I cant believe were actually going again. Im in complete disbelief. However, this trip is going to be a lot more relaxing (for me anyway) than any of our last trips. This time its all about the Disney Marathon Weekend 2011!!
And yes, even though Im way behind (slacking actually) on my trip report from Nov. 2009, I have to get this one going, because its going to be such a different experience from anything weve ever experienced before.
So the details well, we havent decided much but here goes:
When: January 6-9 2011 (Jan 4-5 will be spent at Universal since Stephen has never been).
Where: Undecided, but it will more than likely be a moderate resort. Probably Port Orleans (thought not sure which one). All input is welcome. Weve never stayed at these before.
What: EPCOT Thursday, 5K Friday, 1/2 marathon Saturday, Full marathon Sunday. Yep thats absolutely right. Weve got people running in all three. In fact, 2 of our cast members are participating in the Goofys race and a half challenge
. Theyll be running the half marathon on Saturday, followed by a full marathon on Sunday.Who: (Cause this is the goofy challenge, Im gonna use A Goofy Movie references)
Me (Roxanne): For those of you who dont know me, Im Nikki. I am the self proclaimed Disney fanatic. I love everything about it, and I can not wait to have my own children to take to Disney and participate in everything it has to offer. I am truthfully excited about the Fantasy land make over. Yeah, itll be a little sad to see some things changed, but I think itll be even more magical in the end. I got to stay on property for the first time in Nov. 2009 and I absolutely loved it. Im the sane one in this so Ill just be running the 5k. When I actually have time to train, maybe Ill one day work my way up to a half marathon. I would love to participate in the princess half one march.
DH-to be (Max): Stephen is my best friend, who also happens to be my fiancé. He is not as crazy about Disney as I am, but he tolerates it for me. Funny enough this trip came about through him, although not directly. Last time we were at Disney, Stephen really got into the spirit and we had an amazing time. Although were not doing the parks a lot this trip, Im sure hes going to enjoy it. And although its Blasphemy here, hes also very excited about doing Universal because hes never been and he loves thrill rides. Stephen is going to be running his second half marathon, and his first full. Hed better start training.
Heres one of our photopass pictures from November 2009.
FIL-to be (Goofy): Mark is Stephens father, and a really wonderful man. Hes the reason for this trip, and hes also the one paying, while Im in charge of the planning. Talk about starting the relationship with the in-laws off with a bang. Ive been running everything by him like crazy because I dont want to step on any toes. But hes very laid back and easy going. Like Stephen, he likes to push his body to the limit, which kind of explains why Stephen called me one day saying So, dad just signed us up the goofy challenge in 2011? Want to run it too?
Here's father and son before they ran the United States Marine Corp Mud Run in Sept. 2009.
Possible supporting cast:
DM: Debbie is my mother, and I love her to death. I didnt get my love of Disney from her though (or dad actually- it just surfaced on its own). But she is sort of the reason why I love it. After all, it was mom who convinced dad to take us kids to Disney so often when we were younger. Her goal for the future however is for me to give her a granddaughter that she can one day take to BBB since it didnt exist when I was little. She loves the idea of one day taking her grandchildren to Disney. This trip however, shes mostly excited about Universal and watching her daughter and future SIL run like crazy people.
DF: Santos is my dad. Hes not into Disney at all, but tolerates it for me. Last time he went was June 2008 as a graduation from college present to me. I wanted to go with my best friend and my niece and he wonderfully paid for everything but park tickets. He was very nice. Hes the reason my parents arent sure if theyre coming. Mom wants to go; dad keeps saying well see. They have friends in Orlando, so theyll be visiting them when we spend the day at Epcot. And dad is very anti-property. But theyll probably drive, so theyll have their own car.
Heres a picture of them from out 2008 trip before I was with Stephen.
So about a month ago, my mother and I were at the airport picking up my brother from his study abroad. While waiting outside customs, I got a phone call from Stephen. His dad had called him and told him that his friend was running a full and half marathon the next weekend at Disney and he thought it sounded cool. Stephen as if he meant the Goofy race and a half challenge, and his dad said yes. Thats when his dad said Im going to sign you and I up to run it in 2011, start training.
Stephen then asked if Id do it too. Um
no. But sign me up for the 5k. That I can handle.As soon as registration opened, Mark signed the two of them up. I couldnt believe it. Mark has run one marathon, and Stephens run a half. Together, if they were one person, Id say ok, theyve got this. However, they both have their problems: Stephens is muscle stamina. He needs to train. After the half marathon, his muscles were very very unhappy. Marks muscles are fine. His heart and lungs however, not so great. He gets tired and winded very easily. Hes already started training.
On my end, I can run a 5k, interspaced with walking, but maintain time. I want to be able to run it without stopping. Thats my goal. My goal is also to loose 20 lbs by my wedding in 18 months, so hopefully training and weight loss will go hand and hand.
With luck well all come home with medals.
I want to make this trip special. Im thinking about making us all t-shirts or something as Christmas presents, but Ive never done this before. Ideas anyone?
And lastly, were looking into one table service meal for Friday night. It needs to be outside the park, and preferably high in carbs, and very early; Which is why Im looking now so I can be ready as soon as we reach our mark for reservations. Is it 90 days or 120? Im not sure anymore. Does anyone have any good restaurant ideas for 5 adults?
I'm all Ears
