It's a very slow process - two steps forward, one step back - but I'm inching in the right direction. - Rob Reiner

March 15, 2011

Well Now I've Gone and Done IT............

signed up for a MARATHON that is!!  Holy Smokes - I did it.  I signed up for the Walt Disney World Marathon next January.  I am excited, nervous, anxious - you name it - I am it!  I know I have a long, long road ahead of me to train for 26.2 but I'm ready for the challenge.



Other exciting news for today I won a Blogger Giveaway too.  Thanks to Rose at Eat, Drink, and be Meiri for the AWESOME give away!! 

Lastly, my back is continuing to improve.  So far this week I have gotten in 2 miles (on the treadmill), 1000 Meters of swimming, and 2 hours of cycling!!!  Another 2 mile run in the morning.  Wahoo.....I feel like me again!

What a GREAT Tuesday! 
Posted by Michael at 9:15 PM

25 comments:

  1. CarolineMarch 15, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    congrats on taking the BIG step!!!

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  2. Big Daddy DieselMarch 15, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    That is so cool.... and it sure helps having the training partner like you have under the same roof, you are soo gonna rock this

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  3. Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.March 15, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    SO AWESOME!!!!

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  4. JulieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Wooo Hoo! I'm going to enjoy reading about your training!

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  5. Little Miss RunshineMarch 15, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    yay!! i'm so excited to hear about your training!!!

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  6. bobbiMarch 15, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Woo hoo!!!!! So excited for you!!

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  7. A Prelude To...March 15, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I'm so blad your back is feeling better!! Great week so far!

    I was supposed to do Disney in 2010 but was injured :-(
    I was paid, promised to run with a friend for her first marathon and then had to back out...grrrrr.

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  8. L.B.March 15, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Congratulations!! You have plenty of time to prepare, and I'll be happy to follow along on the journey!

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  9. BarbieMarch 16, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    WOOHOO, what an awesome step you have taken Too cool. Go get em girl.

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  10. Jim ... 50after40March 16, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Can't wait to run it with you baby ... and no, I'm not dressing up like The Little Mermaid!!!

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  11. RockStarTriMarch 16, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I've done the Disney half a couple of times. The first time I saw the lead pack coming back on the out and back from the magic kingdom and someone in the top 50 was dressed as tinkerbell. I mentioned it to my daughter and she commented "Tinkerbell can really fly." This tinkerbell was an asian man though.

    Exciting stuff.

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  12. LBMarch 16, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    awesome, awesome, awesome to all of the above!!!!

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  13. AmberMarch 16, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I just did the Goofy Challenge for the first time in 2011 but I've been involved with the Disney Marathon weekend in some capacity for the past 7 years. It's a great race!!

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  14. tahoegirlMarch 16, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    YAY! High five!

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  15. KovasPMarch 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Big step and since he mentioned it, Jim should definitely dress as Ariel!

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  16. Tri4SuccessMarch 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Committing to a big event is an important step. You've got plenty of time and the big goal will give you all the motivation you need for some really big fitness gains this year. Good luck on your journey!

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  17. ChristiMarch 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Congrats all the way around!

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  18. LindsayMarch 16, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Awesome!! Disney is a great race :)

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  19. Stephanie FMarch 16, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    YAY! I can't wait to hear about your training!

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  20. ReganMarch 16, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Glad to hear that your back is doing better! When we hurt, it does put a little damper on enthusiasm to exercise.

    Have FUN at the Disney Marathon. My running partner and I are signing up for the Princess Half next February.

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  21. Tri4SuccessmomMarch 16, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Congrats, I am so excited for you! I am a new follower, and I look forward to reading your blog. I am working on my first Tri in August and a 1/2 Marathon in December.

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  22. Patrick MahoneyMarch 16, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    First Marathon? Cool. I betcha the Disney race is fun.

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  23. RainaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Yay! You took the plunge!!

    You will have a blast there and I am VERY glad to hear your back is acting better. :)

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  24. 5 Miles Past EmptyMarch 17, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    THAT is AWESOME!!!! You got this!! We are all rooting for ya!!!

    And glad your back is feeling better~!

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  25. HannahMarch 17, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Yahoooooo for Disney! I'm so excited for you! You picked a great first one, for sure. I've heard Disney really does it right!

    Exciting, too - I may be doing it as well! I'm just not sure quite yet, but we're considering it. Now, if I have to go all the way to Florida to meet a fellow Kansan...that's just not right. :)

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