Super Sunday Is Nearing...

...So it is not quite the Sunday of the half marathon, or the Sunday of a full marathon, or even the Sunday to complete the Goofy Challenge. However, it is Super Bowl Sunday coming up in just days. As I reside here in Arizona for a few more days working I have managed to get in some workouts over the past few days. With a couple of walks last week totaling 2.2 miles each and an increased amount this week (two walks totaling another six miles) I am on my way to the Goofy Goal. It has been a challenge to get the workouts in while here in Phoenix because of the changing work schedule, but nonetheless I have managed to get them in. Some days I have had to get up extra early, something I am not accustomed to just yet. My "long run" day is slated for Super Sunday, however, I am moving that up to Saturday because of the work schedule. Super Sunday I will be working at 4am straight on through to perhaps Midnight or later (all times are Mountain Time). I am planning on another 3 miles Saturday to bring my weekly total up to 9 miles.

I have two sisters doing a walk in Massachusetts this Saturday and wish them well. They too are shooting for a piece of the Disney Marathon Weekend, just not as Goofy as my third sister and me.

Thanks for taking the time to check in and read. I am sure to have more next weekend. Andria is coming to visit and we are going shopping for running shoes and apparel. I am very much looking forward to that.

Title Says It All

It is all there in the blog title. After one of my sisters completed the 2008 Disney Marathon I was inspired to want to do it myself. To go a step further, talking with her, we are now shooting for the Goofy Challenge in 2009. The Goofy Challenge for those that do not know is a half marathon on a Saturday and a full marathon on Sunday. I know, it does sound insane to some and you must be a bit goofy to want to do it.

Now my race path to get me there first will take me to Oklahoma City on April 27, 2008 for their half marathon. Returning the support favor, my sister will be joining me. I will follow it up over Labor Day weekend in Disneyland for another half marathon. My sister will join me again, as she goes for her bi-coastal medal - a medal given to finishers of the road races at both Disney World and Disneyland. Wanting to have completed a marathon before the Goofy, I will be Goofier and target the Tulsa World Route 66 Marathon in mid-November.

I know this may all sound quite ambitious and I recognize that it is. However, it will keep me moving forward. I hope to hear feedback from you all--your advice, tips and additional comments are welcome.