It's Frog Flippin Cold here!!!

[windwalker]

Guys I arrived today and it's cold. I was chilly walking around today in a long sleeve shirt and a track suit. When the sun went down it got really cold. I decided to just call it a night since I got on the road at 2am anyway.

Pack lots of warm stuff and pack lots of warm stuff for race weekend. It's going to be cold and we will be standing around for a long time before the start. I suggest lots of warm layers and group panda hugs.

Dave:hippie:

[Kira G.]

Thanks for the heads-up! Of course it's all warmer than here, but still . . .

I think we may be dealing with record-setting type cold during this marathon! I guess it's always gonna be something!

[hockeygirl]

That is not what I wanted to hear Dave!!! I guess I need to get together some more stuff...let's hope it all fits in one suitcase!

[syko]

It's been cold here since just before Christmas!!!!!!

[MJonesMBA2001]

Maybe some freak warm wave will come to break up this cold snap.

The thing that concerns me even more than the cold, which I'm not thriled about, is that the weather forecast is calling for showers on Friday. I don't mind running in the rain in a hot Alabama summer or even Spring, but i definintely do not enjoy running in the rain when it's cold like this. One year I ran a 10 miler in weather about the temps that we're looking at on Friday AND rain, and it was among the most miserable I've ever felt. Yuck!!

Add to that the forecast for where I live on Thursday and Friday, and I may not even be able to get down there!

What do y'all think about bringing an old blanket to wrap around you in the wait to start, then ditching it when you start running?

[TnTsParty]

Michael - I did that last year. I actually ran about 2 miles with it wrapped around me before I ditched it.

[perfectmatch300]

Yes, it's cold here! We are looking at record cold for the weekend. Don't think you'll have much rain to worry about, but you can probably leave your warm weather gear behind. My neighborhood looks more like a blanket farm than anything else with everyone's plants all covered up against the cold. Brrrr!

I haven't been posting on the competition board for a while because I'm really not training for any races at this point, but I do check up on all of you occasionally. Seems like training has gone well and the WISH team is ready for WDW. On the positive side, I don't think you'll have to worry much about overheating! :teeth:

Hope everyone has a good race, or races as the case may be! :cheer2:

[syko]

Just worried about frostbite & hyporerthermia!!!!!!!!

[ahoff]

I bet it is still warmer than where I am now! This sounds like a trip I took about a year ago, the first two days were beautiful, and then, wham!, woke up on Saturday and it was freezing. I think I was the only one in the parks in shorts. Will have to rethink my packing list for this weekend.

See you in three days!!

[ultramickeymouse]

As Dave states, standing around(or sitting) for 2 hrs before the race starts will be tough. Bring lots of tech layers! Sounds like 2006 all over again!

[windwalker]

I don't want to bum anyone, it will still be fun, but I felt I needed to tell eveyone so they could pack accordingly. I don't have enough cold weather stuff for two events so I need to buy some more at the expo. I have plenty for one time but then everything goes in the washer before the next cold adventure. I wouldn't plan on wearing the same stuff two days in a row since the dried salt from the sweat of the half could cause major chaffing issues during the marathon.

That Blanket idea sounds great, I do have an old throw in the car trunk that would work for one day. Some people take towels from the pool areas to sit on at the wait-a-thon we have before the start.

Dave:hippie:

[IMGONNABE40!]

I am likely to do a load of wash on Saturday between events. :laundy: I no longer plan to wait on the washer while sitting by the pool, however!!

I just read my log and looked at what I wore for my 22 miles...when the temps were low-mid 30's. I know I was fine that day, so I am just planning on wearing the same thing with a throw away fleece over top, and a mylar blanket wrapped around my lower. BTW, you can buy mylar blankets for about $2 in the camping section @ Walmart.

[Worfiedoodles]

I have literally never run in the cold. I'm a total wimp and get on the TM at home. This is my 3rd WDW Half, so I missed the 2006palooza. I'm going to Dick's Sporting Goods tonight to buy long pants. I have a throw-away fleece jacket. I plan to run in a tech shirt with my WISH shirt over it. What else do I need?

TIA!
Maria :upsidedow

[syko]

As you are in Boston you are more use to the cold than theose from FL.

I don't know if your shirts will be warm enough?

I would add a hat, gloves and several layers to throw away. Hot hands for your gloves / shoes?

I'm running in a cold gear top with a cold gear fleece on top, and I have a gold gear hood on it way.

[ironz]

I'm looking on the bright side. If I hadn't signed up for Goofy, I'd be signed up for a trail run here in TX, and it is forecasted to be 21 degrees Saturday morning. I figure, I'm getting the better side of that deal!! :goodvibes

[Worfiedoodles]

As you are in Boston you are more use to the cold than theose from FL.

I don't know if your shirts will be warm enough?

I would add a hat, gloves and several layers to throw away. Hot hands for your gloves / shoes?

I'm running in a cold gear top with a cold gear fleece on top, and I have a gold gear hood on it way.

I have $1 gloves and hat, and I can add some more throw-away shirts -- I just don't have any idea of how much is right? It's going to be interesting to see what I find in the store tonight. I think I can get those hand warmers in the camping section, those sound like a great idea!

I'm walking around in 30 degrees today and it's not bothering me in my coat, hat, gloves and scarf, it actually feels pretty comfortable. :confused3

[syko]

I have the heating on set at 70 and I am freezing.:lmao:


I'm sue one of the "runners" will be along to help with the amount of layers.

(By runners I mean anyone that uses they legs, as to me a wheeler)

[Kirsty-Leigh]

I have the heating on set at 70 and I am freezing.:lmao:

Ours is at 69* and I am dressed like an eskimo! I have an electric blanket on at night :lmao:

Kirsty

[TnTsParty]

As fast as you go Kirstie you are really going to be cold. I hope you have enough layers. Hope your head is feeling better.

Looked at my Walgreens last night and either I was in the wrong section or they don't carry the hand warmers this far south. LOL

[syko]

Head is still the same.:sad1: I konw I should take pain meds, I just don't like taking the ones I have to take.

I'm hoping not to get frostbite again.:scared1:

If you don't find any hot hands you can get them here. Super Target and Walmart both have them, I need to stock up on them too. Tinkerbell has them in her work vest and i'm running low!!!!

[windwalker]

The problem today was the wind. It was 12 mph and with the temp in the 30s it made an evil chill factor. The parks were deserted this morning I walked on to seveal rides with no waiting.

I just looked at the weather forcast on the weather channel and now they are forcasting showers for Saturday. For that I'm thinking one of those plastic ponchos you can buy in the parks. I really don't want to be cold and wet for the half and then do the full the next day with it 27 degrees.

But we will get through this, we are athletes. It's what we do.

Dave:hippie:

[syko]

We're not going in to the parks as it's too cold. In the summer we will not go in until its night as it's too hot.:lmao:

[dizneyfan23]

We're not going in to the parks as it's too cold. In the summer we will not go in until its night as it's too hot.:lmao:

Perhaps with the weather like this Toy Story Mania may have a half decent stand-by line.:thumbsup2

[IMGONNABE40!]

Perhaps with the weather like this Toy Story Mania may have a half decent stand-by line.:thumbsup2

Just love that bright side!!!

[SAHDad]

Suddenly, my Sunday race is looking a lot nicer - guarantee of no wind, no precipitation, and low humidity. And temps probably close to 70, which is a bit warm. (The downside is that it is 150 laps, so it's not all beer and skittles.)

For weather like this - dress in layers, and I really recommend toss clothes. Go to the local goodwill, and find a pair of cheap sweats. Appearance won't matter, because these are clothes you wear only until the race begins. It's a lot nicer to stand around in an extra layer and toss it at T-2 minutes than be cold for an hour or two.

[Worfiedoodles]

Ok, I am now the proud owner of compression pants, an ear band, hand warmers, foot warmers and a mega warmer -- not exactly sure where that goes? :confused3 I have shorts to go over the pants, a tech shirt, WISH shirt over the tech shirt, gloves, hat, fleece jacket -- if I have time to buy some sweats I will, if not I'll be getting the throw away pants at the Expo. I'm packing my lip balm, and also my WISH visor. I also have a windbreaker with a hood, just in case. I've added ponchos for me and dh. I'm hoping this should be enough. I'm not good with the cold, even though I live in Boston!

Maria :upsidedow

[syko]

Sounds like your ready. :thumbsup2

[TyNWendy]

With everybody talking about adding layers from goodwill and salvation army, I figured it would be a good idea to share what we found. Looking on the clearance rack at Ross (like TJ Maxx), we found sweat pants for 1.99 and 1.49. Granted, they were several sizes too big and only on the ladies rack. But, with a couple safety pins, they work great and pull off right over our shoes. Also, found $5 sweat shirts on the clearance rack at Kohls in the men's dept. So, I guess what I'm saying is since we are looking for throwaway layers, don't just look for your size/gender....deals are out there to be had. Good luck and see y'all this weekend.

[ultramickeymouse]

I found some really nice ski pants and lined pants for only $4.99. As cold as it is, might not even get rid of then ;)

[windwalker]

Anyone know of a Good Will or Salvation Army thrift store close to Disney? I'm thinking a parka might be a plan.

I'm glad you guys are taking this seriously, it can make the difference in being miserable and having a good time. Heck we paid big bucks to do this it needs to be fun.

Dave:hippie:

[syko]

Salvation army store:

105 West Vine Street
Kissimmee, FL 34741-4429
(407) 932-2009

[Lexxiefern]

I can deal with the cold, but the rain needs to stay away!! Off to deal with the cold in Epcot...

Becky

[PeterPan09]

I was just watching one of our local news stations and the weather guy said there is a chance of MIXED precip on Saturday!!! :scared1:

One thing about Florida that some may not know, the coldest point of the day is right around sunrise, so the chance of that mixed precip is higher at the start of the half than it is prior to it. Plan accordingly folks.....