The LEE-CAM in the Land of Mouse was simply designed
to share the 2007 Disney World Half-Marathon and Marathon
experience with family and friends. Following a diagnosed stress-fracture
in October 2006, Lee Hoedl was instructed by his doctor not to
engage in any stressful long distance running until February
2007.
Already registered for the Goofy Race-and-a-Half Challenge
(running the half-marathon and full marathon on consecutive
days), Lee decided to slow his typical pace, run both races
and film/photograph along the way. Thus, the LEE-CAM adventures
were birthed into existence...
The annual Disney World Marathon Weekend is comprised of a 5K race through Animal Kingdom, a half marathon from EPCOT to Magic Kingdom and back to EPCOT, and a marathon through the four major theme parks and ending at EPCOT. Specifically, the "Goofy Race-and-a-Half Challenge" involves running the half marathon on Saturday and the full marathon on Sunday - all within the time limits of these races. It is a challenge, a physical and mental demand, an exciting adventure, and a once-in-a-lifetime race experience.
Since Lee's initial Goofy Challenge in 2007 and the need for another wonderful Disney running adventure, he chose to sign up and run the 2008 Goofy Challenge... and then the 2009... And now, 2010 will mark Lee's fourth consecutive Goofy Challenge. Lee has run in memory of family members and friends, for charity programs and simply for the love of running. And in 2010, Lee is back to enjoy the Goofy Challenge while raising much needed funds for Children's Hospital Boston.
Additional YouTube videos can be found HERE.