Originally Posted By Running Man As seen at espnwwos.disney.go.com/sports/rundisney Disney offers a vast and impressive array of running events each year. This thread is for discussion of all Disney (and its ok if we have a few non-Disney) Running events. Participation from those who are experienced runners, to those new to running, to those who walk, and even those who don't run but have thought they may try it someday, is welcomed!
Originally Posted By crazycroc I guess I'll go first. My name is crazycroc and I don't run. I like to watch you run while I eat an ice cream. Talk to you soon, Crazycroc
Originally Posted By smedley I'm running my first ever half marathon next month at WDW, the WDW wine and dine half marathon... I am currently mostly terrified
Originally Posted By -em < Running the DLR 1/2 next week (yikes!) an the Wine and Dine next month for the coast to coast medal- Haven't gotten as many miles under my belt as I would've liked but know I'll finish and hopefully finish in my target time of 2:15-2:30 -em
Originally Posted By smedley I wish I knew I would finish I am hoping for a similar time -em, I will be the purple one following behind you lol
Originally Posted By -em Did you get your bib # yet? You will finish even if I have to drag you the last few miles -em
Originally Posted By smedley Thanks Um nope... I haven't had the time to check email this week though?
Originally Posted By -em You should've gotten an email that includes the waiver- click on it and at the bottom past where you get to sign your life away.. will have your bib # I'm 6225ish -em
Originally Posted By smedley Cool, I will check for it today/tomorrow when I get up after nights if I get the chance Oh yeah and I am taking a copy of you promising to drag me the last few miles for reference purposes on the night LOL!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'll be doing the DL Half this coming weekend (eek!) too. I defintely haven't trained as much as I'd like, but I should be able to finish within the time limit...I hope! It's my first race, other than a couple 5K's that I've walked in the past (finished in about an hour). I think my number is 10017. The real reason I'm doing the 1/2 this weekend is as part of a bigger scheme to do the Goofy Race-and-a-Half in WDW in January. While I'm pretty sure I'll survive it, the thought of doing 40mi in two days is really starting to scare me. I think I'll need to find a full marathon to do at some point in November, to check on my pacing and all that type of stuff, but that's a ways down the road
Originally Posted By FerretAfros For those of you who have run in other races before, do you bring a camera? I want to, but I'm not sure I want the bulk/weight of it with me the whole time. I'm considering getting a lightweight fanny pack (fashionable, I know) and a disposable camera, so I can get a few shots. Then again, I'm sure most of the race is just running on city streets, so I'm not sure it would be worth it. Any thoughts?
Originally Posted By -em I've run 2 5Ks with cameras and will be running DLR with one. in fact I bought a new P & S for DLR and its so light I'm afraid I'll drop it... I don't anticipate stopping for pictures much but couldn't see running without one... I bought a 'runners pack' to carry my ipod touch and cell (and room card/credit card) since I won't have pockets. I love it as its small enough I barely feel it but large enough to carry my 'crap' I plan to attach a caribeener to the camera so I can clip it if I get tired of carrying it -em
Originally Posted By -em The one I got was from Amazon called the -FuelBelt Speed Runners Waistpack- for about 13 bucks (I got pink cause it was cheaper than black and matches the shoes..) -em
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I just got the email of all my photos, and I have to ask how they know who is in the pictures. I checked most of them out, and it appears that I'm in all of them, but I had a hard time finding me in most of them (and I know exactly what I look like!). Very impressive for folks who have never seen be before. I assume it's linked to the chip in the bib, but I still don't know how they did it! And -em, thanks for the advice about the running pack thingy. I got one, and it worked great for my camera and car key. It came with a smallish water bottle, which I faithfully filled up, only to have it commit suicide (by jumping) sometime before mile 4, so I never had a chance to use it. I saw that they had replacements when I was buying it, so I might get another, but I was really just fine with the water they gave us too. And I think I may have seen you on the way up Harbor Blvd near the beginning. There was someone with shoes and a belt thing that both had pink on them. Any chance you also briefly ran up Harbor Blvd that morning? : )
Originally Posted By smedley Well done on the run you guys. I am currently in a state of horror, in an effort to entirely scupper my half marathon I threw my back out over the weekend, saw my chiropractor and Monday and she straightened me back up (so to speak) but the muscles are still in spasm, and I am in pain, been told I can start training again on Friday, but to start with upper body cardio and core work and maybe a little light jogging then go from there. This is really not what I needed a little over 3 weeks till the race when I was already under prepared!!!! -em remember you promised to carry me the last couple of miles if necessary!!!
Originally Posted By -em You are welcome Ferrret- Glad it worked for you- Amazing time too Smed- That stinks and I'll keep my fingers crossed things get feeling better soon so you can keep training. I will be more than willing to drag you the last few miles -em
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Smedley, I'm sorry to hear that you're that sore! I've definitely been walking like a cowboy for a couple days, but I think I'm about ready to pick my training back up this evening. Hopefully you can get back into things soon! What's the other race you're doing? Is Food and Wine coming up that soon too?
Originally Posted By smedley Yup wine and dine is on the 1st October! I didn't do the DL (I am in the UK lol) I was just on a training run when I got the injury.
