It's That Time Of The Year ....

Happy New year Team Voice!!

It is that time of the new year for WDW marathon weekend. This is the best way to start any year off. I will not be in the races, but I will be there cheering!
Looks like it will be alot warmer this year. As long as the high pressure does not move out, it will be a nice warmer weekend! I will be twittering on Saturday, Follow me at runnerrae. I will be trying to do a live feed Saturday Morning Early with everyone. All the runners/walkers have to be in there corral by 5am!

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EXPO
Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, January 7, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex


GOOFY’S RACE AND A HALF CHALLENGE
You are required to attend Packet Pick-Up on either Thursday or Friday in
order to receive your race materials. If you have participated in Goofy’s
Race and a Half Challenge in previous years, please note the process
has changed. Wristbands are no longer required for Goofy participants.
Therefore, you will not receive wristbands at Packet Pick-Up this year.
Please ensure you have received the following:
• Two Race Bibs: Half Marathon (ORANGE) and Marathon (BLUE) –
please note, if you are Perfectly Goofy you will receive a WHITE
Marathon bib instead of a BLUE Marathon bib
• Two D-Tags: attached to the back of each bib is the ChronoTrack
D-Tag for the respective race
• Three Race Shirts and One Goody Bag
It is recommended that you attend one of the Goofy’s Race and Half
Challenge seminars during the Speaker Series at the HP Field House for
last minute tips and information. See Speaker Series Schedule for times.

GOOFY’S RACE AND A HALF CHALLENGE
If you have participated in Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge in previous years, please note the process has changed. You do not need to check in at the Goofy Tent on Saturday after completing the Half Marathon. After crossing the finish line on Sunday and receiving your Marathon medal, please check in at the Goofy Tent. You will receive your Goofy medal after we verify that you completed the Half Marathon and Marathon in the allotted times.

PERFECT 18 AND PERFECTLY GOOFY PARTICIPANTS
If you are a “Perfect 18” or “Perfectly Goofy” participant, please pick up your commemorative lanyard at the Perfect Tent located immediately after the finish line.



PACING REQUIREMENTS
All athletes entering the Marathon, Half Marathon, and Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge must be able to maintain a 16-minute per mile pace throughout each race. Anyone who is not able to maintain a 16-minute per mile pace may be picked up and transported to the Family Reunion area at Epcot®. You may be picked up at any point along the course for not maintaining a 16-minute per mile pace. It is suggested that athletes train for a 15-minute per mile pace or faster to allow time for breaks (restroom breaks, photo opportunities, etc.).


Saturday, January 8, 2011
Walt Disney World® Half Marathon presented by CIGNA
Start Location: Epcot® Center Drive
5:30 a.m. – Wheelchair Start
5:35 a.m. – Wave 1 Start
5:41 a.m. – Wave 2 Start
5:47 a.m. – Wave 3 Start
5:53 a.m. – Wave 4 Start
5:59 a.m. – Wave 5 Start
6:05 a.m. – Wave 6 Start
6:11 a.m. – Wave 7 Start
6:17 a.m. – Wave 8 Start

Sunday, January 9, 2011
Walt Disney World® Marathon presented by CIGNA
Start Location: Epcot® Center Drive
5:30 a.m. – Wheelchair Start
5:35 a.m. – Wave 1 Start
5:39 a.m. – Wave 2 Start
5:43 a.m. – Wave 3 Start
5:47 a.m. – Wave 4 Start
5:51 a.m. – Wave 5 Start
5:55 a.m. – Wave 6 Start
5:59 a.m. – Wave 7 Start
6:03 a.m. – Wave 8 Start

Marathon Monday Rules

Ok walkers and runners, Please remember one thing!! Have fun! If I see you, I may just end up walking with you!!
Keep your goal in mind do not worry about the people, Keep your goal in mind!! It is all about Finishing! It is just a walk in the Park!!

I will see you at the FINISH LINE!!
Rae