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I mean, of course it’s happening.

It’s been on the schedule for a long time. I registered back on April 10th when registration first opened. But now it’s here!

I’m already here, but I started drafting this back when I was still in L.A. I’m reading my eloquent, groundbreaking thoughts now. They were “It’s here! It’s really here. It’s happening. I’m packing. I’m packing! For the Goofy Challenge. How crazy is that?”

There’s a channel in the room – Run Disney TV – that just has runDisney stuff on loop. That’s it. Race footage, race advice, the Jeff Galloway dance, even! Seriously – (in rhythm) “Do the Galloway.”

This channel is hilarious, and amazing at getting my super amped up and ready to do this marathon already.

I can’t stop watching it.

Oh my gosh, and the host loves twitter! He just said he was a’twitter over twitter. And now there’s more dancing. Why is this so awesome?

Speaking of videos, there’s a video that plays on loop on the shuttle to the expo about the races, the expo, and everything. It is unbelievably chipper. (This is Disney after all.)

I think sometimes it’s easy to do kind of make fun of this over-the-top enthusiasm and joy. But I am just letting it wash over me, and I’m loving every minute of this.

Oh my gosh, James Franco just came on the TV, wished us luck, and said, “The fact that you are running this race proves you’re… powerful.” (The ellipsis is because I can’t remember if he said strong or great. (This will probably be on loop long enough that I’ll find out.))

I guess what I’m saying is this channel rocks. I’m amped up. I’m ready to do this. And I can’t believe (even though of course I can) the time has come y’all! This is really happening. Race #52. The Goofy Challenge.

Bring it.