I am officially Goofy....
About 9 months ago, I signed up for Goofy. What is Goofy? It's a half marathon (13.1 miles) on Saturday followed by a full marathon (26.2 miles) on Sunday. Many people have asked me why would anyone want to do that, followed by how did you do that? Well I will tell you, honestly, it's the challenge and the medals. It's honestly crazy what the body can do when pushed and what people will do for a medal! It's not the physical medal, it's what the medal stands for. The medal is a symbol of accomplishment. Goofy was the ultimate challenge, 39.3 miles in a weekend. So how did it go?


Day 3, Epcot! Another tried and true park that I have visited often. In Japan, I was fortunate enough to pick two 7.5 + pearls out of two oysters, it was very cool. I had them set into a pendant. My favorite part of Epcot is by far the evening show, but I had to leave to prepare for the race challenge.
Half Marathon Day 13.1 miles- Donald's Race


Full Marathon Day 26.2 - Mickey's Race =39.3 total and Goofy's Challenge
2:00 wake up call again.. A little sore, a little nervous. 26.2 miles is a long way and the distance is always intimidating. The effects on the body are always tough, it sucks and is a long way. Starting the day off sore is not a good way to begin and adding the fact that I was tired could make for a very long day. My friend Lisa from many seasons ago was also doing Goofy. She typically runs alone, and I was prepared for her to leave me or vice versa. However 26.2 is a long way, an even longer way if you are alone. Our goal, run and walk as long as we can together.
The start was slow, muscles were tight and anxiety was high but all was good. Until mile 9, wow mile 9 is early to hit a wall. But I felt it. Total miles 22. Just keep running when the watch beeps was the goal, anyone can do anything for 3 minutes. After 9 the mile markers seemed to come quickly. Around Mile 16 we switched to 2 minute runs and 2 minute walks. It was hot... we checked into a graveyard. Next thing we knew mile 18 sign then we were greeted by the candlestick at mile 20. Only 6 more miles and we were still run walking. Honestly it was the biofreeze that kept us going. We stopped at every medical tent.
Miles 20-26 were tough, but we made it. We just kept moving, running and walking when the watch beeped. Crossing the finish line before the cut off was amazing. Running 26.2 miles with a friend start to finish was amazing.
Post Race

The body is amazing but it's the mind that proves to be the most amazing. It goes to show you what you can do with a positive attitude and the support of a friend.
My friends helped me cross the finish line... thank you to them!
Lisa, my new marathon buddy... when two people do 26.2 miles together they become closer.
Barry and Michelle for always providing excellent advice

Brandi for her positive encouragement
Megan for her screaming our name on the course
Joy for the positive facebooks posts
Vicki for letting me borrow her watch
Marcella for allowing me to fundraiser with her.
Mackenzie for being the best bar back ever
Josh for supporting my in all my crazy adventures
Kolby for his positive encouragement
Kecia for always supporting me
My mom for always believing in me

Alley, Cynthia, Rosie and Lisa for your donation to the Leukemia Society
And mostly thank you to the patient's battling Leukemia for allowing me to run in your honor. We will find a cure; I will run until we do.
You make me want to do the Goofy challenge but I don't run enough to pull it off yet.. great blog.. loved it.. Great job!!
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