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11 Replies Last post: Dec 26, 2007 10:47 PM by timntraining

timntraining

19 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

Dec 16, 2007 2:21 PM

WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

Wow.... for the time being, this really sucks. Not only can I not find my running log info anywhere, but I had just started to make some friends I was hoping to meet up with down at WDW for the Goofy Challenge. It appears that all of our message boards, in addition to the running logs, are gone.

So, at least until I find the other information, I thought I'd start another thread here, and see if maybe we can't all get back together? This sucks, seeing as how close the race is! Really poor timing....

tim

Kevin E. Stroud

512 posts since
Oct 27, 2007

1. Dec 16, 2007 3:28 PM

in response to: timntraining

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

Sounding off, Tim - TWO!

How goes the training on your end? I'm really working the Pfitz 24/70 plan for next April's Boston and using the Goofy races as training runs. Just finished the week with 59 miles, including a great 17 mile run today.

Looking forward to the warm weather - that's for sure - this recent snowfall has me treadmilling... sigh

kestrou

OnlyWhnChasd038

188 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. Dec 17, 2007 7:32 AM

in response to: timntraining

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

Agreed. This really sucks. Navigation is impossible and isn't really worth the effort. So much for their promise not to screw things up.

Your running log should be available under "Active Trainer." I had to hunt around forever trying to find it. Login to active trainer and it should recognize you as a former member of CoolRunning and ask you if you want to import your running data to the Active Trainer log. Mine was imported but I haven't been able to look at it much to see whether or not all the data made it over. I'm not holding my breath.

I'm still headed towards Goofy and will also be running it as training runs for a March marathon. I'm finally getting my iron levels back up so I'm anxious to see what kind of difference that makes. I'm arriving at Disney the Wednesday prior to the race for a little fun and R&R. Would be interested in a meetup if we can work out the logistics.

Hopefully I can find my way back to these boards...

Active Sara

980 posts since
Oct 2, 2007

3. Dec 18, 2007 11:05 AM

in response to: timntraining

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

Hi Everyone,
I understand your frustration and am trying to respond and send feedback along to our people here so we can work on things for you. I saw severals posts around that were asking why the merge happened and I wanted to explain things a bit. We realize Cool Running is an amazing community and many of us actually spent time over there are selves. We are athletes too. The merge happened because Cool Running didn't have the capacity on its server to keep the site up and running. Therefore, we merged and we realized it wouldn't be ideal, but we at least wanted you to have a home. Now we are realizing you don't like your new home, so we are working hard to sort through your feedback and start figuring out how to make changes while also answering questions and maintaining a site. Kickrunners.com recently experienced what Cool Running was on the verge of experiencing, which is a complete shut down on the server due to overpopulation. Cool Running didn't want this to happen and either did we so here we are. I apologize if things aren't great, but we are working hard to work together with the Cool Running community to improve. We appreciate your feedback and if you have any problems please let us know or email/call customer support.
Sara

littlerockgm

141 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Dec 18, 2007 2:52 PM

in response to: timntraining

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

Thanks Sara for the explaination. It helps but the situation still stinks, especially for those of us who have been here over the years and were quite comfortable with what we had..... Now for WDW, my training sucks at this point. Have been suffering with a MCL stain over the past several weeks, last long run was two weeks ago and had to stop at 20 miles on a planned 24 mile run...... Got in less than 10 miles last week and caught a magnificent sinus infection over the weekend.....now on some big meds to clear that up..... Hope to get back on the horse tomorrow and Thursday with a nice 4 mile jaunt each day, then try my last long run on the weekend..... Hope everyone else is doing better

We were starting to investigate a get together after the half and before the marathon; before CoolRunning was trashed.....anybody got any ideas

Good running all,

Jim

ultramickeymouse

81 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

5. Dec 19, 2007 2:48 PM

in response to: timntraining

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

I just found my way back here. Good to see you all and agree this merger has sucked. I am still injuried and trying to get healed. Will be at WDW 3 weeks today.

Robert

http://www.DisneyRunning.com

timntraining

19 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

6. Dec 21, 2007 8:30 PM

in response to: timntraining

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

Well, I found some of my stats.... so at least I have my run log back.... I think..... ugh...

Anyway, rather than continuing to gripe, I want to continue to look ahead to Disney..... is EVERYONE GETTING EXCITED???? I'm so happy to get away from the snow and such....

What does everyone think about meeting up on the Boardwalk on Saturday afternoon? Maybe grabbing some carb-loaded beer or pizza? Share war stories from the morning, and plans for Sunday?

I'm completely up for any other ideas, as well...

ultramickeymouse

81 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

7. Dec 22, 2007 4:31 PM

in response to: timntraining

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

That sounds good as I am staying at BWV and can just come downstairs:)

Name time! Liquid carbs are always enjoyed:)

timntraining

19 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

8. Dec 23, 2007 6:21 PM

in response to: ultramickeymouse

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

Sounds excellent! I'm at the BWV, as well - this looks like it's beginning to take shape!

Anyone else want to join in?

Maybe around 2:00PM?

How's the injury, btw, Robert?

GatorGirl71

377 posts since
Oct 17, 2007

9. Dec 24, 2007 11:36 AM

in response to: timntraining

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

Hi,
I'm running the Disney HM in January and have a question. I am running with 4 other people and I am the only one set to start in Wave B and the rest of the group in Wave C. Is there any problem with me starting in Wave C instead? Do they really pay close attention to that? Thanks for your help, Melanie

littlerockgm

141 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Dec 24, 2007 2:00 PM

in response to: ultramickeymouse

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

Robert, hope the injury is starting to heal and you are back to training. As for me, I have not run in 10 days (MLC) and plan on a short 5-8 miles tomorrow with a long run (20 or more) on Wednesday. I'll start my taper later this week.

The get together on the Boardwalk sounds good to us; Vicki (DW) and I. We are staying at Pop Century and will try to get our act together and meet you folks about 2 pm on the bwalk.

Hope all of you are training well. Have a blessed, Merry Christmas and we'll see you next year.........

Good running all,

Jim and Vicki

PS; Would someone please tell me how to recover the five years of training log that seem to be unavailable to me now!!!

timntraining

19 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Dec 26, 2007 10:47 PM

in response to: timntraining

Re: WDW Goofy Challenge - Where are All My Friends?

Has anyone else figured out how to change your password? I'm stuck having to retrieve the "temporary password" over and over again when I go to log in miles, and when I try to change it, I get a message saying that all edits have been suspended for the time being, but should change as of 12/17.... clearly, that hasn't happened yet.

To answer the question about moving to Corral C.... my experience has been that they won't let you move up, but they're usually OK with you moving back, so you shouldn't have a problem.

Funny story - Santa brought a Wii to the house for Christmas, and ...let's face it... it was as much for Daddy as it was for the kids. Strangely enough, it looks like I'm going to have to lay off the Wii until after Disney.... I was playing it with my kid on Christmas day, and woke up this morning to feel like I pulled something in my calf! Now, THAT'S an active video game!

So, any thoughts on where to meet at the Boardwalk? The Brewpub? ESPN? Jellyroll's doesn't open until the evening...

tim

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