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800.3 #115 (DL Qual #53)
January 30, 2012 10:11 AM
My happy MW Rant: So as many of you know I ran my first race every yesterday. I ran the Tinker Bell half. I want to say that the event itself, in my opinion, was just magical and so much fun. But one thing that made the event extra amazing was seeing fellow MWers along the way. From the start line where I saw @veronica21 and her boyfriend Danny cheering there little hearts out. I screamed there names out like a little kid! Seeing them cheering pumped me up so much! Then running into @Mimmy as we ran behind the scenes of Disney and down Main street. I was so happy to see you and chat with you! I am so proud of you that you finished hun:)! Then seeing my dad at mile 5 brought the most insane sensation of joy over me... I have never felt that happy before, I was in utter surprise that I found them. Then running into Beau and my best girlfriend at mile 9 brought happy tears to my eyes. Beaus hug gave me so much strength. Then selling the deal at the last water station where it was Mwer heaven! I was so out of it by that point I don't even remember who was all there lol. I know VincentChase was, CptCrk, Ipoch, Brian or chris lol..., Lilo were you there? Heresnipey..... it was a blur I think I was officially out of it at that point and mad at my mom lol. Then at mile 12 bend where I again saw @veronica21 and Danny to lastly the finish line where I saw @Iamdugmaster and she offered me a thermal blanket and a hug.... just to all volunteers who took countless of early morning hours to help support us... thank you. To my dear MW family. Thank you for cheering me on, passing me water, and providing me with the countless words of wisdom and support to help me get to the finish line.... @GoffyJoe, @H3D and @Dave thank you for helping me along this journey with all my running questions. The support system that you fine folks have given me on here and on Facebook, well words can now explain how thankful I am for you guys. You all helped me achieve a dream I had... your words and kind actions helped me believe in myself. Thank you everyone... thank you MW:)
Let me further elaborate because I keep seeing post on FB and on here about people question if they can do the next 5K or half that is coming up. I just want to share with you guys that I really think that every single one of you can! I am comfortable in sharing that on July 1 2011, I could not even jog for 30 secs at a time. I could barley go a mile without wanting to die. But Joining weight Watchers and sticking to a simple training of 2 30 min walk/jogs a week and then 1 longer jog a week up till race trained me up for this. You really just need a strong support system, a dream, and a good pair of running shoes and I know you can all do this. I pretty much speed walked from mile 6-12 lol and I still made it :) Also.. the race being at Disneyland and DCA really adds an extra magical moment to it. My fav. part of the race yesterday was running through Fantasy Land and the Carousel was going and the Lost boys were on there waving and clapping us on :) - BooEve123
800.3 #115 10:40AM
Congratulations! What a huge accomplishment! You're so awesome I hope we get to meet you soon! - pintsize 287.8 #683 10:43AM
Thank you for this! I need to rejoin WW and get on the ball! - PrincessDuckie 587.8 #187 10:44AM
Officially inspired! Thank you =} - 559MickeyLover 266.9 #856 10:44AM
Same here! So inspired!! - MarshaMouse 2835.7 #16 10:55AM
I agree! So much of it is mental: mind over matter (as long as you're in generally good health)! You have to dig deep inside and access your inspiration. - Spoonful_O_Sugar 436.2 #285 11:16AM
Thank you for posting this. You have inspired me to train for the next one. I started couch to 5k (again for the hundredth time lol). I feel like I'm going to die, especially pushing a strolle! Great job and hope you keep it up!! - kss4tink 216.8 #1396 12:36PM
*stroller* where was autocorrect on that one lol? - kss4tink 216.8 #1396 12:37PM
Kss4tink- Just to share my personal experience: I used coach to 5 K to week 6. I then decided that I needed to follow the Jeff Galloway running guide that was given to me during the Registration for tink. You will find your pace. One thing that coach to 5K helped me on was my endurance. One this that was so amazing to see in myself was how I no longer got winded. Even this weekend not once was I out of breath ever. It was just that my body was so tired. I am sure in -25 my joints wont hurt as bad. :-D - BooEve123 800.3 #115 12:52PM
Thanks! I will have to look up the Jeff Galloway guide. I definitely need endurance so hopefully couch to 5k will work. :). When I'm not running I always feel like I can do it and runs for long periods of time but when I'm running, that's a whole different story lol! My body is yelling at me: "STOP now before you hurt yourself!" - kss4tink 216.8 #1396 1:06PM
Thank you for posting that, Boo. I have zero endurance and can't run for a minute without my heart feeling like it's going to explode. I've done a 1/2 marathon on inline skates and that still was a huge struggle, the thought of running it seems impossible. But you have inspired me to start trying! Congrats, I know this has to mean a lot to you, as it should! You're such a doll! - Sugarbaker 271.9 #812 1:15PM
Awesome display of determination and willpower. We all new you could do it. Congratulations on a job well done. I owe you a hug in person, but for now another virtual air hug will have to do. lol - splashphotoCM
880.9 #101 11:12AM
Cass you did such a wonderful job. You have no idea how exited we were to see you. Every 5 minutes or so we would ask each other if we had seen you run by. We were elated when we saw you come our way. Totally proud of you girl!!! - HereSnipey_Snipey
265.5 #865 1:50PM
Oh my gosh Boo, I have tears!! It is so inspiring to hear what point you started from and to believe that I can actually do it! It is so amazing to know how supportive MWers are- that just warms my heart!! Now you are the expert and you can help newbies like me! ;) - Melliott
299.4 #613 2:52PM
You have inspired me. I am going to do the Tink run next year! 🏃🏃🏃 - jjdq
326.7 #490 3:12PM
That is so awesome that you did that. It sounds so fun and exhausting. - TheBudd
357.3 #397 10:19AM
Congrats boo and to all the other lovely MWers who also participated :D - SkellyMouse
501.3 #237 10:23AM
just say it was me so i get credit in the story! - chris.
2507.3 #24 10:23AM
lol for some reason I ALWAYS get you and Mando confused bahahahaha. Sorry Brain I fail at life. lol - BooEve123 800.3 #115 10:25AM
it's ok haha, i think sue gets confused too! - chris. 2507.3 #24 10:34AM
It was our please to get you pumped and glad that we were able to cheer you and the rest of the runners. Congratulations again - Veronica21
167.9 #2036 10:28AM
Hey BOO all the MWers at the last station were all excited to see you too.. I'm glad you enjoyed it!!! - CptKirk
697.0 #141 10:28AM
seeing you guys snapped me out of a big wall I was hitting you guys helped me get to the end on whole other levels. - BooEve123 800.3 #115 10:31AM
Be proud that is quite an achievement you are an inspiration to us all. - Missymoo
392.4 #342 10:30AM
I kept on telling my sister to be on the lookout for you while handing out the blankets and I was getting worried that I might not find you but then suddenly you appeared. I really am proud of you. Even though we have never hung out and just know each other by MW giving you that hug at the end felt like you have been my friend forever. Congrats!!!! :) - iamdugsmaster
756.8 #133 10:30AM
P.S. Because of all this yesterday I have inspiration to run at least the 5K next Sept. (just not the half marathon yet) - iamdugsmaster 756.8 #133 10:34AM
Your hug snapped me back to life. I thought I was going to collapse but then I heard hey boo:) I almost started to cry when I saw you.... I saved it tho for my dad where i cried for like 5 mins hahaha. Thank you again! - BooEve123 800.3 #115 10:34AM
:) - iamdugsmaster 756.8 #133 12:42PM
Wow, that sounds like a lot of running! I don't even know you Boo but I'm super proud of you!!! My back hurts just thinking about all that running lol. Way to go! - 559MickeyLover
266.9 #856 10:31AM
I'm so glad I ran into you Boo!!! I was feeling nauseous from the start thru mile 4 and was really unsure about even continuing the race given my lack of training. I was forcing myself to at least get thru DL when I ran into you. Your encouragement helped me to stick it out. The nausea went away soon after and I ended up being able to finish. I may have quit if I didn't run into you!! I'm so proud of you for all the hard work you put in training for this. And a great big thank you to all our MW volunteers!!! - Mimmy
1405.6 #57 10:34AM
:( I'm sad I missed seeing you at the finish line! Still Congrats! - iamdugsmaster 756.8 #133 10:34AM
Soooo happy for you boo! I'm glad you had a great time! Never had a doubt in my mind that you could do it! - djbreakdown
567.0 #195 10:34AM
Yay!! We were soooooo haaappy to have cheer you on!! You completely stopped to chat with me and the peeps at our station!! So happy we were able to see you!! Congrats Cass, you totally did it!! ^__^ We heart you! - iPoca.
905.6 #96 10:35AM
Aaaww boo you thought of me but no I wasn't there physically I was there in spirit though. I was at the Parks telling the runners I'd see "congratulations". (((Hugs))) I'm proud of you boo - lilo84
374.5 #366 10:36AM
Omg why did you make me tear up?? That was lovely to read and we supported you so much and believed in you! I'm so proud of you!!! You have been an inspiration to me regarding happiness and following your dreams and goals! Soo soo happy for u - MarshaMouse
2835.7 #16 10:36AM
Thank you for hanging out with me and cara and giving me peep talk you can do it boo hugs on friday. Seeing your pretty face and hanging out with you ladies really meant the world to me - BooEve123 800.3 #115 10:41AM
You're welcome I was ecstatic and happy I can give you a good luck hug!!! - MarshaMouse 2835.7 #16 10:45AM
So proud of you, what an accomplishment! Your hard work paid off The next one should be easier! - PrincessDuckie
587.8 #187 10:38AM
I an so proud of you Boo!!! What an accomplishment! I can't wait to run it alongside you in September!! - LisaMouse7531
409.1 #317 10:44AM
That was beautiful to read!! Congratulations!! - Tealtownfan
692.8 #144 10:45AM
awesome story Boo...congrats! - toph
2398.6 #26 10:45AM
What a great post. So happy for you Boo! I'm so glad you came out strong :) Knew ya would! - sarahpie
275.3 #775 10:46AM
Congrats Boo! Great happy rant :) - CherryTreeLane
456.4 #269 10:51AM
Thats so awesome! Congrats! Great inspriational story! :) - bellasmommy12
10.9 #6487 10:54AM
Good work Boo. Congrats - Mouse4life
1059.6 #80 10:55AM
Congratulations on a fantastic accomplishment! Way to go! - MoonWillow
367.6 #377 10:55AM
That is so awesome!! Way to go!!! - ladylikesdisney
921.5 #95 10:58AM
Way to go lady!! You are truly amazing and inspiring! - justcallmeKP
84.9 #3211 10:58AM
That's my girl! 😊 - Nyghtngale
547.8 #204 11:22AM
What a wonderful story, thanks for sharing! Congrats! - MinnieMousewife
570.3 #194 12:45PM
Amazing story about an amazing girl✨🌟✨!!!! You made me tear up. So proud of you!!! - Disneymomblessedx3
317.8 #532 12:49PM
You were mad at your mom? I didn't notice lmbo!! Congrats again! I'm very proud of you and I knew you could do it. Two successful unplanned meet ups this year lol - vincentchase
641.1 #169 12:49PM
sorry..... I was having a bad potty mouth lol :( I can not even explain how much getting that text at mile 10.5 crushed me. My heart sank. She is not my mom anymore i have lost so much respect for her..... yes i now know what extreme butthurt is. Seeing you guys snapped me out of it tho big time. I can not put into words how seeing you all at that moment made me stay. My moms text made me want to give up but you guys kept me going. I can not thank you enough - BooEve123 800.3 #115 12:56PM
Cass its not even a big deal. I would be just as pissed off if not worse. Believe me I know what that disappointment is like. I know we can't replace what your mom means to you but its good knowing that our presence helped you out. Our job requirements were meet. - vincentchase 641.1 #169 1:04PM
I laughed I cried I felt your joy! Mahalo for sharing! I NOW believe.... - WaltSentMe
316.5 #538 12:53PM
boo, you inspire me. i think this is something i'm going to start seriously considering doing. - nicoleface
1248.2 #65 12:58PM
Wow this is a really wonderful story and so inspirational!! Thank you for sharing! You just put me in a really happy mood! - HollyGolightlyPrincess
385.2 #347 1:02PM
My older sister was doing it also. Congratulations !! That's awesome. I don't think I could do it. - Splashmountgirl
332.3 #461 1:06PM
Boo you are a inspiration. This post has inpired me to do the 5k this september. Congrats doll and I'm sorry about your Mom. - UncoolBunny
70.9 #3390 1:06PM
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! It really inspires me to keep at it and work hard and set a goal. You're my hero! - PrincessKristin
774.5 #126 1:09PM
I love this post. Congrats! - robin_sparkles
293.8 #646 1:17PM
Congrats!! Great job!! - nikole31
240.4 #1111 3:22PM
Good job Cass - Chumash28
764.0 #130 3:25PM
Miss Boo you are an inspiration :) - Willierose
1187.5 #68 3:37PM
I also couldn't run longer than 30 seconds at a time when I started in September. But using Jeff Galloway's method, I completed the Tinkerbell .....my first half marathon, in 2 hrs 51 minutes and met my goal of doing it under 3 hours. If i can do it, anyone can!!! I will be back next year for sure!!! - melaniemouse73
6.7 #8389 4:05PM
And a huge congratulations to you!!! - melaniemouse73
6.7 #8389 4:05PM
Yay! Boo! What a great accomplishment! You are very inspiring! Congrats! - thestalkerNIN
335.6 #448 4:49PM
Congratulations on your accomplishment!! - PirateQueenBriezy
291.4 #661 4:57PM
congrats boo! are you doing coast to coast? - teaparty
60.8 #3562 5:00PM
Sadly no :( Not this year... I do not haz the moniez :( But on year I hope to. I think my next big goal might be Training for... dare I say it a full marathon :) I have never been to WDW..... so if I did a coast to coast it would be the trip of all trips:) - BooEve123 800.3 #115 5:53PM
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