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  1. Erin_Akey

    Night of Joy 2011 Worship Leaders

    We never seem to make a trip during NOJ. I would love to one of these days though.
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    The Unbelievable Story of My Half-Marathon

    AMAZING STORY! Made me tear up a bit actually! I say you shoot for the full next year with my hubby and I! He got me through this one and now we are addicted to running together! sounds like you have an awesome supportive hubby as well! CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH!!!!!:sohappy:
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    Time for New Shoes

    Brad, Ben and I both got new shoes this past Friday- professionally fitted this time and for only about 30 bucks more than we paid for our last pair. We both over pronate and the running store fit us for some awesome shoes and we did three miles yesterday and had our personal best times for...
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    2011 espn 5k

    Is that the one March 5th?
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    Wine and Dine- who's in?

    I think this would be a blast! We can pick a place for either a breakfast or lunch in a centrally located place. This will be so much fun!!!!:sohappy:
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    Planning a surprise Richard Petty experience for my hubby

    I did this for my husband. He took a bus to Magic Kingdom and then a shuttlle picks you up by the kennel. Unless it has changed in the past year. Call the speedway and they will confirm for you.
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    Wine and Dine- who's in?

    So my husband and I are definitely doing the Wine and Dine. We would really love to do a breakfast or something and meet up with everyone from here who is running! I would be more than happy to plan it once we know who all will be there. SOOO, as it gets closer, just let me know who all is...
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    half-marathon/ marathon pictures?

    We found three! That was it. It was almost exclusively people who didn't have their bibs on. But we found three where we were turned in such a way that our bibs were not visible. The pics are not great, but I dought the CD download just because it was our very first half. Do they do the...
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    half-marathon/ marathon pictures?

    Over 10000! We went through them all!
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    Marathon weekend- report your times here

    CONGRATS to you both! finishing a full marathon is such huge accomplishment!
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    If you HAD to go during summer peak season...

    We usually avoid going durng summer due to crowds, but last summer we were there the week of July 17th and it really wasn't that bad. The only ride I recall an issue with getting a FastPass for was Toy Story Mania. Sure it was warm, but we live on the Gulf Coast so that is nothing new for us...
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    Marathon weekend- report your times here

    That was really cool. I am SUCH a sentimental fool as those who know me are well aware and that post was awesome. I too felt this sense of being art of something bigger than myself. Part of the thrill for me was being at the parks afterwards and seeing other runners with their medals and all...
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    Its the Little Things that make you really love WDW

    WOW- where to begin? Hearing "Welcome Home" from the DVC resort cast members Waking up to my hubby making Mickey shaped pancakes in the villa Getting my glass of Rosa Regale in Italy Getting my favorite bartender at The Gurgling Suitcase Hearing the EPCOT entrance music (love the Soarin'...
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    Things You Don't See Every Day Running at Disney

    Love the choir picture! As we were coming around that last bend, a guy said to us "you are almost done! Can you hear the gospel choir?" I thoguht he was kidding! Then all of a sudden I see and hear the choir! That was a really neat moment for me. The whole race was just amazing...
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    Post marathon letdown

    we are definitely doing Azalea Trail Run! That's the most popular one here. Hubby and I will look for you.
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    Ambulance at Mile 10 of the Half Marathon - Outcome?

    We had to move aside for the ambulance and fire truck to come through and that has had me worried ever since. Glad to hear you heard they are doing better!
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    My first Half Report!

    LOVE your report! I can totally relate to the realization of a dream and weight loss! Congrats to you!!!
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    Buying food for DVC Suites

    For our first DVC villa stay, we used the grocery order form on the DVC member site. Prices were a bit high. Ever since that trip, we have used Garden Grocer and LOVE it. Prices are better and so is selcetion. When we were down for the marathon weekend last week, the delviery guy came in...
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    Post marathon letdown

    You guys should come do Mobile Mardi Gras again! My husband is in INCAs.... We just saw about that Mercedes race. A little too soon for us, but maybe next year! Our next half will be the Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland MS. Did the 5k last year, going for the half this year!
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    Post marathon letdown

    Mardi Gras? Do you live somewhere where there is Mardi Gras??? I am from New orleans and now live in the city that started Mardi Gras! We LOVE it. Hubby is in a Mardi Gras org and then after his parade and ball we head to Disney for actual Mardi Gras day! (and my birthday)
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