RENThead09
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 13, 2006
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING GOOFY! A 39.3 mile trip to Marathon weekend 2013!
So, a couple years back I saw a picture of myself from a trip to Manchester.
Not a happy camper after that. But the proof is in the picture. It was time to change my life.
I had a gym membership for about a year, but never stepped inside the gym. I got up the courage and went to my local 24 Hour Fitness. I asked for a tour since I had no idea what to do. They actually offered a session with a trainer as well so I could get used to the equipment. I decided a trainer was the way to go.
At one of our first meetings, he asked me to set a goal. The Disneyland Half Marathon seemed like a great idea. I loved Disney so it seemed like great motivation. After working through a 5k, a 10K, and finally the half, I was on my way to getting my life and my future back. And 9 months later I was there and hooked.
Still loved running, still hated the gym. I need more, so I was going to sign up for the WDW Half. It was filled. So what does any normal sane Disney fan do, they sign up for the Full Marathon.
Training was hard, but I survived and despite hobbling the last 7 miles, nothing was going to stop me.
From there I added 2 more Disneyland halfs and 2 more WDW halfs.
So what is left on the bucket list? That gosh darn Goofy Medal.
That is where this journal starts. It is my journey to the Goofy. I have tried to do a journal before, but this time I am excited to document the journey.
So please keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle because there may be abrupt turns and stops on this ride of a lifetime. Comments, lurkers, and supports are all welcome!
So, a couple years back I saw a picture of myself from a trip to Manchester.
Not a happy camper after that. But the proof is in the picture. It was time to change my life.
I had a gym membership for about a year, but never stepped inside the gym. I got up the courage and went to my local 24 Hour Fitness. I asked for a tour since I had no idea what to do. They actually offered a session with a trainer as well so I could get used to the equipment. I decided a trainer was the way to go.
At one of our first meetings, he asked me to set a goal. The Disneyland Half Marathon seemed like a great idea. I loved Disney so it seemed like great motivation. After working through a 5k, a 10K, and finally the half, I was on my way to getting my life and my future back. And 9 months later I was there and hooked.
Still loved running, still hated the gym. I need more, so I was going to sign up for the WDW Half. It was filled. So what does any normal sane Disney fan do, they sign up for the Full Marathon.
Training was hard, but I survived and despite hobbling the last 7 miles, nothing was going to stop me.
From there I added 2 more Disneyland halfs and 2 more WDW halfs.
So what is left on the bucket list? That gosh darn Goofy Medal.
That is where this journal starts. It is my journey to the Goofy. I have tried to do a journal before, but this time I am excited to document the journey.
So please keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle because there may be abrupt turns and stops on this ride of a lifetime. Comments, lurkers, and supports are all welcome!