Comments on: Goofy Challenge Training…And Where I’ve Been http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/ Losing weight, one mile at a time Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:41:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 By: Lesley http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/#comment-72151 Lesley Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:46:38 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=5033#comment-72151 The stuff you’ve done this year will get you through it. Plus if you need a pick me up, look for those Disney characters :)

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/#comment-71579 Jennifer Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:46:56 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=5033#comment-71579 Kellie, I know EXACTLY how you feel. I went into Dopey this year absolutely friggin’ terrified that I’d never be able to finish these races, and all because my last several long runs had not gone the way I hoped. And, of course, it was my first full too…and so throwing that element of the “unknown” into the mix meant that I was a hot mess for MONTHS before the race!

I am no stranger to having meltdowns during long runs — in fact, I’m always surprised when there AREN’T some sort of anxiety attack or tears along the way. HOWEVER…once you get there and “feel the magic,” I promise you, your worries will subside. You’ve got this! Training just freakin’ sucks sometimes, there’s no other way to say it. But running through the Disney parks — especially for Disney fanatics such as ourselves — will be NOTHING like those final long runs. I can pretty much guarantee it. You will LOVE completing Dopey, it’s absolutely amazing.

Just try to relax, trust your training, and soak it all in. You’re going to be AWESOME!

Would love to meet up with you while we’re there! :)

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/#comment-71577 Jennifer Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:34:33 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=5033#comment-71577 YEP! Pretty much exactly how I feel. Honestly, I’ve mentally prepared myself for the worst (and there’s definitely nothing bad about some extra walking!).

However, knowing that these races happen to take place in Disney, you know it will be an absolute blast. There’s something about being at The World that somehow helps me completely ignore my pain, haha. You’ll do great!

Hope to see you there! :-D

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/#comment-71576 Jennifer Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:31:51 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=5033#comment-71576 Thanks, Kim! You know there will be LOTS and LOTS of pictures, haha… :-D

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/#comment-71575 Jennifer Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:31:32 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=5033#comment-71575 Thanks, Kathryn! Ah, I know you’re right…definitely helps to think of it that way! And, yes, no matter what, I’ll be in Disney! :-D

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/#comment-71574 Jennifer Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:03:20 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=5033#comment-71574 Hahaha, YES, this sounds exactly like me! After NYCM, I don’t know what happened…but I do know that I wasn’t doing any running!

You’ll be fine! We’re NYCM runners, and compared to that course/those conditions, WDW should feel like a piece of cake. (Well, sort of…haha). There will DEFINITELY be plenty of distraction along the way, at least!

Hoping to meet up with you in FL! :)

]]> By: Kellie http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/#comment-71553 Kellie Tue, 30 Dec 2014 20:47:46 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=5033#comment-71553 I’m doing the Goofy too and since it’s my first full marathon I feel COMPLETELY UNDERTRAINED! Like I’m having anxiety and panic attacks about it. I did an 18 miler and a 20 miler but they were horrible and included meltdowns and I just feel like I didn’t do enough and I am just SO SCARED. Sorry for my little panic rant. If you see me by the side of the road, feel free to drag me across the finish line please.

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/#comment-71522 Jennifer Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:19:58 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=5033#comment-71522 Training is hard. But running at Disney is easy. ;)

Okay, maybe not easy…but I’m sure you’ll be fine! It’s all about soaking it in and having fun, and if you go in with that mindset, you just don’t feel as much of the physical agony. :)

YES! Please do say “hi!” I’ll be revealing our costumes sometime this weekend or early next week. I’ll be keeping an eye out for you, too! :)

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/#comment-71521 Jennifer Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:18:18 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=5033#comment-71521 Ugh, believe me, I hear ya! But, for people like us (read: crazed Disney fans), we will ALWAYS have the benefit of Disney magic to carry us through those hard miles.

You’ve got this — you’re going to LOVE Dopey! :) I hope to see you in Disney next week!

Also, I’m super jealous that you’re doing the Rebel Challenge!

]]> By: Jennifer http://thefinalforty.com/goofy-challenge-training-and-where-ive-been/#comment-71519 Jennifer Tue, 30 Dec 2014 17:15:09 +0000 http://thefinalforty.com/?p=5033#comment-71519 That is SO exciting! Seriously. Running a marathon is AMAZING enough, but just wait until you do it as part of Dopey. There are just no words… :-D

I hate it when sickness has to ruin everything. At this point, my thought is it’s best to let your body rest. Especially before taking on something as insane as Dopey! You WILL finish those races. Hope you feel better soon!

Hope to see you in FL! :)

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