Originally Posted By Elderp I finished the DL 5k run. It was really fun. I did it with some friends and my wife which makes for more of a motivating factor. It wasn't scored but my time was 41:52. My wifes was 52:00. That isn't a great time but for me it was nice because it was a 15 min pace and I didn't get scooped up. My friend who also did the 5k finished 4th with a time of 18:50. He is a really good runner though. Anyhow, it was fun. I think I could of done faster but I got caught up taking pictures of all the characters and staring at the backstage stuff. I took some pictures. Some are really fuzzy but then again I was trying to keep up with the race not take good photos. <a href="http://www.peeaanuut.com/gallery/album80" target="_blank">http://www.peeaanuut.com/galle ry/album80</a>
Originally Posted By peeaanuut congrats. Just finishing is great. On a side note, I forgot you were still using my server for photos and was gonna move that gallery out. Glad I did not.
Originally Posted By Elderp "On a side note, I forgot you were still using my server for photos and was gonna move that gallery out. Glad I did not." Thanks for the space. Whenever you need the space back go right away. I just like sharing photos.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Congratulations to the Elderp's for a job well-done! I enjoyed the pictures. Now for a restful evening for you...
Originally Posted By chickendumpling That is so cool. Congrats. And congrats to your friend finishing 4th too.
Originally Posted By Big Thunder <<"On a side note, I forgot you were still using my server for photos and was gonna move that gallery out. Glad I did not.">> >>"Thanks for the space. Whenever you need the space back go right away. I just like sharing photos."<< Same here peeaanuut, I appreciate the space. Nice job Mr. & Mrs P.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut EP and BT: no worries. I had installed the updated version and was going to move everything over to it. But it turned into a pain in the you know what. So I have left it. So no worries. Add as many as you want. Also, EP, was it you I sent that mp3 player to way back when or am I just mistaken? If so, im wondering if it made it this far or have you moved onto something a bit better? (just trying to say I helped, lol)
Originally Posted By Elderp "Also, EP, was it you I sent that mp3 player to way back when or am I just mistaken? If so, im wondering if it made it this far or have you moved onto something a bit better? (just trying to say I helped, lol)" Yes, it was us you sent the MP3 player to. We use it all the time. It has worked really well for us. It is amazing how much faster you can go when you have have music on your side. We didn't use during the race because the rules said you couldn't but we saw lots of people using MP3 players and the race officials didn't say anything. Thanks for the MP3 player it has made training a lot easier. We have a goal of a race every 2 months. My short term goal is to complete a race (5k) in under 40 min and my longer term goal is to complete a race in 30 min.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut very good goals. Keep up the good work. What is sad is that in highschool I could finish a crosscountry race (basically a 5k) in about 17:30. Now, I dont think I could finish one. lol
Originally Posted By lesmisfan good going!!! and congrats about finishing the race. I am thinking about training over the next year to do next years race.
Originally Posted By Tantor Elderp, congratulations! I remember when you first decided to sign up for this race. You've made it a long way! This was by far the neatest race I've ever done. It was very much a relaxed atmosphere- families together, people in mouse ears, pirate bandanas, and other Disney gear. We started at Mickey and Friends, and the race starter was dressed in a pirate costume- he was accompanied by Mickey, Minnie, and the gang. As we went into DL, the band was playing at the entrance into Main Street. We went through Adventureland, where Aladdin and others were waving from the second floor of the Jungle Cruise. Then past Pirates, with Captain Jack in attendance. They even had pirates on the Columbia, and I thought I heard the cannon going off. Mile 1 was through the castle, and there were several characters waving from the castle. We also got to go backstage between Fantasyland and Frontierland. You guys get the point- characters and cast members throughout the course, cheering and trading high fives with the runners. Then into DCA- past Soaring and GRR, around Paradise Pier, then a short backstage section near Tower of Terror. The finish was right near the Animation Building. My one regret was that I didn't slow down to take a look around the backstage areas- thanks for posting the pics, Elderp.
