Counting down the days till…

MY FIRST MARATHON!!! I know, it’s December and we have several things to count down towards, Christmas, New Years, etc…well there may be no etcetera but at this point, I think I’m more excited about my marathon than I am Christmas…It could very much have everything to do with the fact that my marathon is at Disney World…I mean, who wouldn’t be excited about running 26.2 miles if it were at Disney World…that just screams EXCITEMENT!!!

Well for me it does…

In 40 days I’ll be at Disney World running through the parks. Not the normal running around from ride to ride as one would expect when they hear “running through the parks” but actual running through the parks. I start at Epcot and end at Epcot and I get to run through Cinderella’s Castle and I get to run with a herd of people through Animal Kingdom. I’m SO VERY MUCH EXCITED!!!

I can’t explain my excitement…it’s a marathon, most people think I’m crazy for running it…well, maybe I can explain a bit of my excitement:

There is much excitement to be had considering there was a time a few months ago when I was told to take this marathon off my list of events. And I was told to do so by someone whom if I were smart I’d have listened to. Instead, I’ve got myself to a point where I can walk with a little bit of run scattered here and there and so far I can walk-run 17 miles and not be in pain when I finish. I’m feeling good about it and of course am very excited for January 11th to get here.

Did I mention it’s at Disney World?

What’s great about it is it’s my first marathon ever, so whatever time I finish it in will be a PR which really translates into me taking the time out to stop and take some pictures with whatever Disney Characters are out there on the course. I just have to make sure I’m at the finish before 7 hrs because I don’t want a DNF (did not finish) and for them to pull me off the course.

40 days and counting…I’m almost like a kid waiting for Santa to come down the chimney…