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I’m Goofy….I Did It!

January 14, 2013 | Disney, fitness, runDisney, running

 

Well friends, I had some people tell me I wouldn’t finish, and I myself was nervous after the half. But I proved to myself I AM stronger than I think, and I ran 39.3 miles in two days!!! Not only that, But I PRed in the full, running right at 5:58 with gas still left in the tank…and after taking a ton of character photos. I really surprised myself. I had fun, but I am also so glad it’s over. I hurt!

I can’t WAIT to tell you all about this exciting and memorable weekend. It will forever be one of my favorites of all time. I am so proud of Bobby and of myself. We fought hard, through the 80 degree heat and humidity, and we got it done. Words can’t express how thankful I am for all the thoughts, prayers, tweets, Facebook messages, etc. Each one kept me going, I loved seeing them in the middle of the races. You guys rock! I will be back Wednesday night, so my recaps won’t come until later, but they WILL come, I promise you. I am off to enjoy my accomplishment and my last couple days in Disney, wearing my medals proudly.

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  1. Jennifer says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:20 am

    Long time reader, first time commenter. Congrats!!!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 9:00 am

      Thank you so much! 🙂

  2. Meggan says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:25 am

    Way to go Heather!!!! What an amazing accomplishment!! You are an inspiration to me. I’m planning Goofy in 2015!!! Enjoy the rest of your Disney trip, you def earned it!!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:59 am

      I am so glad! You will love it.

  3. Karien @ Running the Race says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:52 am

    Congratulations!! Love following your Goofy journey 🙂 . Enjoy your well-deserved rest!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:59 am

      Thank you thank you.

  4. Monica says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:13 am

    Way to geaux Heather! You should be VERY proud. Enjoy the rest of your time in your favorite place-you deserve it!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:59 am

      Thanks! 🙂

  5. Ali says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:31 am

    Congrats Heather! Great job on the PR, it was a tough race especially with the heat!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:58 am

      thanks! yes it was. Hope you enjoyed it!

  6. Glenneth says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:56 am

    congrats! can’t wait to read the recap!

  7. Jamie @ Rise.Run.Mom.Repeat. says

    January 14, 2013 at 6:23 am

    Congrats! 6 months ago, I thought all Goofy runners were…well, goofy. Now I’m thinking it might be something I’d like to try someday…

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:58 am

      I know what you mean!

  8. Miz says

    January 14, 2013 at 6:39 am

    you are flipping amazing.

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:58 am

      LOL! When are you going to come run a disney race?!?

  9. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:12 am

    Congratulations Heather!!! That’s awesome and such an incredible feeling when you prove to yourself that you’re stronger than you think. I loved seeing all the pictures on IG from Disney this weekend. Can’t wait to hear more about it.

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:57 am

      YES> I really had my doubts sometimes but we did it

  10. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:27 am

    Congrats girl – that’s so awesome!!

  11. Amanda @ Run Principessa says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:35 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!! So pumped for you, so strong and inspirational. I hope you had suchsuchsuch a fun time!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:57 am

      Thanks lady! We had an unforgettable time.

  12. Lesley says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:58 am

    Congrats! I hope you can enjoy the weather now that you’re not running :-p

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:57 am

      Yes it was beautiful weather to walk around in the parks!

  13. Alison @ racingtales says

    January 14, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Congrats, what an accomplishment! Having run Disney Marathon 5 years ago I know that heat/humidity is no joke! As I crossed the line of the marathon and excitedly mentioned to the woman next to me that I had qualified for Boston, she said, “me too! And I ran the half yesterday!” That put me in my place. 😉 Enjoy the rest.

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:56 am

      LOL! madness. Pure madness.

  14. Heather says

    January 14, 2013 at 8:32 am

    Congrats on your finish and have a great time at the parks. You earned it!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:56 am

      thanks, we had so much fun!

  15. Kat says

    January 14, 2013 at 8:57 am

    Amazing! It was so hot yesterday too!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:55 am

      yes! it was very warm!

  16. Kierston says

    January 14, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Simply incredible!!! Congrats!

  17. Katie says

    January 14, 2013 at 9:49 am

    You are a rockstar! That is so freaking awesome! I watched all the fun tweets and pics this weekend. So happy for you! Congrats!!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:55 am

      Thanks! It was awesome. Highly recommended.

  18. Maureen says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Congratulations! And a PR to boot! Fantastic.

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:55 am

      Yes! I couldn’t believe it.

  19. Elle says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Awesome achievement. Good for you… hope your recovery is comfortable!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:55 am

      Thanks! Lots of rest!

  20. Leah F. says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:14 am

    So proud of yall! Have fun at Disney! Can’t wait to read the race recaps!

  21. Amy says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:28 am

    SO proud of you!!! What a great accomplishment! As always, I can’t wait for your recaps!! 😉

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:54 am

      thanks! I can’t wait to write them, very very soon!

  22. Caitlin says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Oh Miss Run Disney, I was a fool to think you couldn’t get any MORE Run Disney. CONGRATS!!! You’re incredible!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:54 am

      LOL you crack me up.

  23. Kristyn says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Congratulations!!

  24. Charlotte says

    January 14, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    you are seriously amazing!!! what an accomplishment. I can not wait to hear all about it 😀

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:52 am

      I can’t wait to share. SO much i have to write about!

  25. Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says

    January 14, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    Way to go! That’s awesome…it’s all about the mind!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:51 am

      absolutely. I played lots of little games with myself to keep going!

  26. Amanda - TooTallFritz says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Great job! I was watching via Twitter & Instagram. Looked like it was a blast. Congrats!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:51 am

      It was awesome. Everyone should do it once!

  27. Emily says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Congrats Heather!! What an amazing accomplishment!!

  28. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    YAY!!! Cannot wait to hear more. I know how big of an accomplishment that was and how happy you must be feeling right now. Time for that break you’ve been desiring. 🙂

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:51 am

      def ready for a break! Thanks friend!

  29. Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    so so impressive!!

  30. Amie says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    Congratulations to you and your husband!! A friend of mine did the Goofy Challenge as well! Way to go on your PR–that’s awesome!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:50 am

      thank you!

  31. Melissa says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Congratulations to you both!!! What a memory you will always have…and you PR’d!!! :c)
    I’m hopeful to run my first half marathon late summer in Disney…can’t wait for you to recap more on it!!!
    Enjoy the park now!!!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:49 am

      Thanks, we had a blast!

  32. Frank@The Fat Runner says

    January 14, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Go Heather!

  33. Debby H says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    Congratulations!!!
    Thats an amazing feat!!

  34. PavementRunner says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:15 am

    FRIGGIN’ ROCK STAR! You just accomplished something that I have been wanting to do for YEARS! I keep saying I’m going to get out there and do it and never make it. Congrats. Congrats. Congrats.

    and a PR? Daaaaaaaaang

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:48 am

      Why thank you. I am quite proud and was smiling all the way to the finish line. Can’t believe I did that!

  35. Jen says

    January 15, 2013 at 10:35 am

    So happy for you! 🙂

  36. Meredith @ DareYouTo says

    January 15, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    AWESOME! I loved following all your instagram pics!!! Looked like a blast

  37. Ted says

    January 15, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Congrats! With a PR on the full in that heat? Truly awesome!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:47 am

      thanks! It was quite warm. 4500 people dropped out!

  38. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    January 16, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Amazing, lady! A pr after a half marathon in the Florida heat is insane. You are one strong woman!

    • Heather says

      January 17, 2013 at 8:47 am

      thanks! It was tough but I am proud

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