Does your trip planning include getting fit for the MOUSE?

[CaptainFinz13]

This is absolutely part of my travel plans that I'm currently working on! Esepcially since just a few weeks ago I had a pretty, let's just say humbling experience at our local Six Flags park. I have a tummy, just like everyone's favorite silly ol' bear. And I have broad shoulders. But I saw far bigger people than me walking around that park. So it was pretty surprising and embarrassing when I was told I had to get off a roller coaster because I couldn't get the belt to clip into the over-the-shoulders harness. It was basically a similar design to The Hulk at Univ. Islands/adv, which I might add I've ridden without issue.

It was really a kick in the pants that I needed. But I still say they should re-examine their designs. Although really they don't design anything. They buy what engineering firms bring them basically. Not like Imagineering who actually considers the guests. Still, before I come down in November, I am planning on being at least 25 - 30 lbs lighter, just in case. Because I am going to ride Rock & Roller Coaster (which is the only one I can foresee having a similar problem on.)

Still, I'm glad I'm not flying Southwest.

[Mousekedude]

This is absolutely part of my travel plans that I'm currently working on! Esepcially since just a few weeks ago I had a pretty, let's just say humbling experience at our local Six Flags park. I have a tummy, just like everyone's favorite silly ol' bear. And I have broad shoulders. But I saw far bigger people than me walking around that park. So it was pretty surprising and embarrassing when I was told I had to get off a roller coaster because I couldn't get the belt to clip into the over-the-shoulders harness. It was basically a similar design to The Hulk at Univ. Islands/adv, which I might add I've ridden without issue.

It was really a kick in the pants that I needed. But I still say they should re-examine their designs. Although really they don't design anything. They buy what engineering firms bring them basically. Not like Imagineering who actually considers the guests. Still, before I come down in November, I am planning on being at least 25 - 30 lbs lighter, just in case. Because I am going to ride Rock & Roller Coaster (which is the only one I can foresee having a similar problem on.)

Still, I'm glad I'm not flying Southwest.

You can do it, Cap'n! Our Subsonic family will cheer you on!

Thanks all, for the kind words on my situation. I had planned to run again this morning but couldn't because of the pain. It is improving though, so maybe tomorrow...

[mindflipper]

M-dude: have you checked with your doctor about your foot? Maybe you've been pushing it too hard? Perhaps you need a more gradual training to allow the foot more time to adjust and adapt to the stress...

[Mousekedude]

M-dude: have you checked with your doctor about your foot? Maybe you've been pushing it too hard? Perhaps you need a more gradual training to allow the foot more time to adjust and adapt to the stress...

I haven't checked with my doctor, but I think you're right. I need to quit being so darned impatient and take my time. It is feeling a little better now, since I took it fairly easy today. I worked on the shadowbox, but didn't do anything that would really put stress on the foot. I think I'll try running again in the morning and see how it goes.

[mindflipper]

Can I give a suggestion, M-dude? Try walking first until you no pain in the foot. The increase the pace of the walking. Then, if things are okay, then move to jogging or running. I would suggest that you take your time and allow the foot to heal and then to adapt.

[Amy]

Can I give a suggestion, M-dude? Try walking first until you no pain in the foot. The increase the pace of the walking. Then, if things are okay, then move to jogging or running. I would suggest that you take your time and allow the foot to heal and then to adapt.

Dr. Amy agrees with Dr. mindflipper! If you push it too fast, you might no more damage and set yourself back further

[mindflipper]

Can I give a suggestion, M-dude? Try walking first until you no pain in the foot. The increase the pace of the walking. Then, if things are okay, then move to jogging or running. I would suggest that you take your time and allow the foot to heal and then to adapt.

Dr. Amy agrees with Dr. mindflipper! If you push it too fast, you might no more damage and set yourself back further

Hmmmmmm, like the sound of being called "Doctor"...

[Mousekedude]

Hmmmmmm, like the sound of being called "Doctor"...

Yeah, I suppose you do... like Dr. Frankenstein did... like Dr. Jekyll did...

My foot pain has subsided to a mere dull discomfort, but I'm worried about what will happen if I run again. Well, there's only one way to find out, so tomorrow morning I'm going to put it to the test. That way if it flares up I'll have all weekend to recover and then decide what to do about it next week.

[mindflipper]

Hmmmmmm, like the sound of being called "Doctor"...

Yeah, I suppose you do... like Dr. Frankenstein did... like Dr. Jekyll did...

Yeh, everyone knocks the visionary pioneers! But where would Mad Scientists be today without'em, eh?

[laurie5658]

Our Disney trips are one of the reason I have been a successful maintainer! With each trip, I get back in to shape (as best as I can LOL) and I feel great!! A bonus would be a Disney trip centered around a runDisney event!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Amy]

Our Disney trips are one of the reason I have been a successful maintainer! With each trip, I get back in to shape (as best as I can LOL) and I feel great!! A bonus would be a Disney trip centered around a runDisney event!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have you ever been during a running event at Disney?

[boilerbabe]

One of my fav. things to do while at Disney is go for a run! Even if we're not doing an event, I love to run the grounds. My favs. have been around the Boardwalk and then all around and also at the Poly! Last time I jetted across the street to Shades of Green! Very cool! How often do you get to run with the Monorail passing by overhead! I get goose bumps just thinking about it!

[Mousekedude]

Good news and bad news, guys... The good news is that I'm feeling much better after my catastrophic fall in a parking lot. The bad news is that I slipped in the bathtub a couple days ago and slammed my ankle against the edge pretty hard (why am I such a clumsy oaf lately...?! ), and it's been very painful. But more good news: I've lost a couple more pounds! Also, I'm going running again tomorrow morning, "come h**l or high water" (another Texas-ism, if ya don't know...). I'll post the results.

[mindflipper]

Good news and bad news, guys... The good news is that I'm feeling much better after my catastrophic fall in a parking lot. The bad news is that I slipped in the bathtub a couple days ago and slammed my ankle against the edge pretty hard (why am I such a clumsy oaf lately...?! ), and it's been very painful. But more good news: I've lost a couple more pounds! Also, I'm going running again tomorrow morning, "come h**l or high water" (another Texas-ism, if ya don't know...). I'll post the results.

You're in the wrong part of the country right now for high water...

[Amy]

Good news and bad news, guys... The good news is that I'm feeling much better after my catastrophic fall in a parking lot. The bad news is that I slipped in the bathtub a couple days ago and slammed my ankle against the edge pretty hard (why am I such a clumsy oaf lately...?! ), and it's been very painful. But more good news: I've lost a couple more pounds! Also, I'm going running again tomorrow morning, "come h**l or high water" (another Texas-ism, if ya don't know...). I'll post the results.

Oh no! You've got to be more careful M-dude! I hope you're not skipping meals since M-oholic isn't home to cook
Do be careful running on a hurt ankle, you don't want to set yourself back.
And thanks for using a phrase I've actually heard a lot in my life! I have to agree with mindflipper though, you might have a bit of a run trying to find the aqua in your part of Texas