Originally Posted By FerretAfros Wow, -em, look at you! All trained up and ready to go! I'm doing a local 10K this weekend, which is the longest I've run in many months. A long vacation, followed by a sudden cross-country move makes it really tough to pick back up. Hopefully I'll be able to get some more miles in, and work up to some notable distance. This race sure does a good job of sneaking up on me (it did it last year too)! It looks like Tink is *only* at 99% now, so there might be a couple spots left open if you act quickly.
Originally Posted By VickiHD On Monday July 16- Southwest will open reservations through early March. Hoping for a good deal on flights to Orlando for Princess. I hate having to decide to book this early or wait and take a chance on flight going lower or the worst case going up in price.
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall If I'm reading correctly it says Tink is sold out, except the charity spaces.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I've been checking Southwest out a lot recently, and it seems that their prices really aren't as great as they used to be. A few years ago, I felt like I could easily save 20% or more, just by booking Southwest. Now, it seems that their prices are just as much as everybody else's, and often more. If you're going to WDW from the west coast, I would advise against Southwest, since you'll likely have at least 2 interim stops, as they don't do longhaul flights. Last January, I took American to Orlando, and Virgin back, and felt that I got a pretty good deal; I recently booked a flight from DC to southern California and it was not nearly as great a price. It seems like airline prices have been pretty steep for several months, so maybe it's just a change across the board.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>If I'm reading correctly it says Tink is sold out, except the charity spaces.<< Yep, it filled up in the wee hours of Thursday morning. The runDisney page took several hours to be updated, since it filled overnight
Originally Posted By VickiHD Booked airfare to Orlando through SW. One stop without changing planes-- for a good price. Was even able to use points for the return (at least for two of us) I'm glad they still don't charge for checked bags.....yet.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros They seem to be the onlhy airline out there who still lets you have 2 for free, which is nice, but their ads are a little misleading. They celebrate how you can get your 2 free bags on Southwest, like always. However, way back when all the other airlines were offering 2 free bags, Southwest would allow 3, so they have also cut back. It's still a huge benefit to everybody involved, but not as great as they want you to think. I really wonder how much time the other airlines waste by having everybody try to bring their luggage in the cabin. Southwest can turn a plane around (unload one flight, load the next, leave the gate) in about 30-35 minutes without breaking a sweat. Other airlines say they start boarding procedures 45-50 minutes ahead of time, and rarely close the doors ontime. If they save time on the ground, they can use the planes for more flights, which means more passengers, which means more money. It only makes sense from a business standpoint, but they're too busy trying to save a penny no matter how much it costs! (rant over)
Originally Posted By VickiHD Race waivers with our bib numbers are ready to be printed !! Just a few more weeks to go before race day Hope the link works: <a href="http://www.trackshack.com/disneysports/wdl12/dlverify.php" target="_blank">http://www.trackshack.com/disn...rify.php</a>
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall COOL! Darn I didn't crack the 4 digit bib...always so close. Oh well, Corral B will suffice. Almost a month til race day!!!! Can't wait. Gotta head out for 11 miles right now, before it hits 80!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Exciting! My number is in the 2800's, which makes me think I'll be in Corral C-ish. I definitely need to go for a run later, but it's just so much easier to hang out on the couch all day...
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall @ferret-I was doing the easy thing and sitting around...then around 9:30 I gave myself a guilt trip and got out the door. Except, it was already 84 outside and 90 by the end of my run. It was a slow 8 miles. I was supposed to do 10. I might do the other 2 tonight when the sun goes down. ....maybe I should have stayed on the couch haha I hover around 1100-1300. I must have to break 1:40 to get in Corral A. The fastest I've done is 1:46:04 for DL. Not sure how much more speed I have in me. :/ Either way it's gonna be fun! I saw a fellow runner today with a DL1/2 shirt training.
Originally Posted By -em I'm in the 54XXs much better than last years 8XXX (Corral E)- I'm thinking Corral C but who knows.. Really hoping this summer cold is gone by tomorrow as I've missed 2 runs now and I'm going crazy.. -em
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall -em: missing 2 runs=no big deal it takes about 2 weeks to start losing conditioning. I've found that sometimes you recover a little and run better after an unexpected break. You'll be great!
Originally Posted By VickiHD My plan is to get out tomorrow and put 10 miles in. Also hope the weather is a bit cooler. Yesterday I did a quick 30 min run in our very hilly neighborhood and I'm a little sore today--but tomorrow will be spent at the nice flat track at the University. Happy training everyone !!
Originally Posted By VickiHD Yes we are !! Going to do 13 miles this weekend then start to taper. Can't wait !!!
Originally Posted By -em So ready to run- Got 13.5 in on Monday- hoping to get 14/14.5 in late this week or early next but if I don't (since I'm moving this weekend and things are crazy!) I plan to get a 10 miler in next and be ready to go! Course then its off to figure out weekly runs for the rest of race season leading to the WDW Full in Jan and finishing with Princess -em
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Wow! That's quite a crazy schedule you've got there! I worked up to 11mi last weekend, and will go for 12 or 13 this weekend. I'm kind of torn in the idea of a taper for a Half, but since it seems like I'm ready earlier than I expected, I might try to work one in
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall Awesome! I'm going to do 14 this saturday and 7 the following saturday. That's my mini taper. I can't really taper. I've got another race the end of October. Then nothing until a race in each month of Jan, Feb, and Mar. Has anyone seen the DL Half participant shirts? Just wondering if they are the same?
Originally Posted By sunNrainfall I'm in Corral A - should this be accurate. I haven't been in Corral A for a few races. Cool! <a href="http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/ewwos/pdf/rundisney/disneyland-half-marathon/2012/2012-CorralAssignmentsDLHM.pdf" target="_blank">http://as1.wdpromedia.com/medi...DLHM.pdf</a>
