2010 Disneyland Half - where are you staying? IT'S HERE - Almost!

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Hi everyone! Let me know where you are staying for the DL Half, which race you are going to do (half, 5K, both) and I'll start a list. Also, do we want to have some WISH meets? If so, where, what time, etc. It won't be long, the race will be here before you know it....:teeth:

Update: For details on the WISH meet, please refer to this thread: Disneyland WISH meet (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2496574)

abwilliams22 (Andrea) - Half & 5K - Disneyland Hotel
corrinak (Corrina) - Half - Desert Inn
Cripey - cheering, BF - Half - Hilton Anaheim
DISNEYDUET & DH, friend - Half - Howard Johnson
dsnyfan21 (Tracy) - Half - Desert Inn
elbowglitter - Half - Candy Cane Inn
escape (Susie) & DH, Steve - Half & 5K - Fairfield Inn
FFigawi (John) - Half - Holiday Inn
geaux half (Pat) - Half - Howard Johnson
ghoulishgirl & mom - Half - undecided
goofyinohio (Chris) - Half - Anaheim Plaza
goofy57 & DW - Half - Grand Californian
hockeygirl (Laurie) - Half - Desert Inn
jbucci (Jen) & DH, Butch - Half - Howard Johnson
JimB. (Jim) - Half - Grand Californian
jmasgat (Maura) - Half - Residence Inn
joan4mickey (Joan) - Half - Quality Inn & Suites
justkeepswimmin & DD - 5K, 2 DDs - Fun Runs, DH - Half - HoJo & Grand Californian Villas
kareneast & Space Ranger (Karen & John) - Half - Howard Johnson
K80K (Katie) & Dad - Half, mom - 1st 5K - Grand Californian
kim3339 - Half & 5K, 5K with sister & Dad - Best Western Anaheim
mandac (Mandy) - Half - Del Sol
marjam & DD - 5K, DH - Half, DS - Family Fun Run - Grand Californian Villas
Mickeys#1Fan4ever (Patsy) - Half - Disneyland Hotel
Mooshu (Marcia) - Half - Anaheim Desert Inn and Suites
MotoXPrincess99 (Sarah) - Half - Red Lion
piraterunner - Half - Camelot Inn
RENThead09 (Pat) - Half & 5K - Super 8
Rupert B Puppenstein (Shelby) - Half - Holiday Inn & Suites
SebLop1977 (& GF) - Half - Hilton Anaheim
thndrmatt (Matt) - Half & 5K, DW,Cheryl - Half - Sheraton Anaheim
3TinksAndAnEeyore (Stephanie) & DH - Half - Grand Californian
tiberius (Richard) - Half - Best Western Park Place
VernRDH (Veronica) - Half, DH & DD - 5K - Disneyland Hotel
WDWFAN9 & jims2cool (Pat & Jim) - Half - Candy Cane Inn
zakismom (Erica) - Half & 5K, DH - Half - Howard Johnson

[jmasgat]

Susie I'm running the half, staying at Residence Inn from Thursday to Monday. Flying in to LAX and renting a car (so if anyone needs a ride....)

Maura

[Mickeys#1Fan4ever]

Hi Suise ~ I'm running the half and staying at the Disneyland Hotel.

[abwilliams22]

I will be doing both & will be staying at the Disneyland Hotel.

Andrea

[mandac]

We are running the half and staying at the Del Sol. It is a junky little hotel, but it is cheap and close. We will be flying into Long Beach on Friday and leaving on Tuesday. So ready for some Disney fun!

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We are running the half and staying at the Del Sol. It is a junky little hotel, but it is cheap and close. We will be flying into Long Beach on Friday and leaving on Tuesday. So ready for some Disney fun!

What I like about DL is that you can stay off-site, go cheap and be within walking distance. :thumbsup2

[corinnak]

I'm registered for the half and don't know where I'm staying. Better figure that out, I guess.....

[VernRDH]

I am doing the Half, DH and DD are doing the 5k. We are staying at the Disneyland Hotel too!

[joan4mickey]

I'm doing the half...I have no room and no flight...YET

[RENThead09]

Hey all,

This is Pat. Doing the Half and the 5K. Gettin my Coast to Coast! :banana: Sorry, a little excited about that. Also have 10 people from my work doing the half as well as newbies to the race. Should be interesting.

Am planning on staying at the Super 8 again. It's cheap and nice and had Subway on one side and Fire and Ice on the other. Mmmmmmm.

[FFigawi]

Doing the half and staying at the Holiday Inn.

[kareneast]

Thanks for putting the DL list together, Susie!

John (Space Ranger) & I will be there. Both doing the half. We are staying at the Howard Johnson's.

[tiberius]

I think I'll be staying at the Best Western Park Place Inn for the DL 1/2.

[JimB.]

Half - Grand Californian

[SebLop1977]

I will be running the half & I will be staying at the Hilton Anaheim, Thurs - Mon. Looking forward to this since it will be my first trip to Disneyland.

[WDWFAN9]

Jim and I are doing the half and staying at Candy Cane Inn Friday - Monday.

[dsnyfan21]

I am doing the Half and getting my second C2C medal. I will arrive Thursday evening Leaving late Sunday and staying someplace with Marcia& Jeff and some others. Alhoa Jeff is in charge of this one!
Can't wait to see you all again!

-Tracy

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Tracy - Howard Johnson?

Got it up to here!

[jbucci]

DH and I are both doing the half. I'm still debating on the 5K

We will be making a family vacation out of it and staying Monday-Monday at the Howard Johnsons.

[justkeepswimmin]

We will be at the Hojos Friday night (to save on points :thumbsup2) and then staying at Grand Californian Villas Sat-Tuesday. My 10 year old dd and I will be doing 5k on Sat morning, the other 2 girls are doing the fun runs and dh will run the 1/2 on Sunday. Can't wait!!

[zakismom]

DH and are staying at the HoJo. We are both running the Half and I am running the 5k.

Thanks for putting this together! Looking forward to seeing some WISHers out there!

-Erica

[dsnyfan21]

Accrding to Marcia it is either the Anaheim Desert Inn or the Del Sol. So I am still not sure.

Thanks anyway,
Tracy

[goofyinohio]

I'm doing the Half and will be staying and the Anaheim Plaza. Staying from Wednesday night till Monday.

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Updated! :)

[ghoulishgirl]

Mom and I are doing the half, haven't decided yet where we are staying.

[DISNEYDUET]

We will be there for the half and brnging one of our best friends with us. We will be at the HoJos from Thurs to Tues.

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Updated! :banana:

[hockeygirl]

Well...I can officially say that I am doing the half, thanks to all my WISH buddies who convinced me to go!! I registered last night...still no room or flight..must work on that. But hopefully staying with Tracy, Corrina and the gang whereever they are staying! Oh, and I will be arriving late thursday night and staying until late Sunday night! Can't wait!!

[geaux_half]

I'll be staying at HoJo as well; arriving Friday departing Monday.

[dsnyfan21]

ok, so I am updating me:
Staying with Laurie (she just posted ahead of me) and Corinna (corrinak) at the Desert Inn which is where Jeff and Marcia and some others are staying.
yay!!:cool1:

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Updated! :yay:

[MotoXPrincess99]

Hi all! I'm Sarah. This is my first race of any kind. I'm running the 1/2 and staying at the Red Lion Saturday & Sunday night. (got it through Priceline).

[K80K]

My parents and I are staying at the Grand Californian. Dad and I are doing the half and Mom is doing her first 5K. So excited for her. :)

[thndrmatt]

Although it's never a done deal with me, we at least have plane tickets and hotel reservations just in case, so that means something.

Matt Half marathon + 5k, DW Cheryl Half Marathon
Sheraton Anaheim ($127 all in AAA rate, walkable to the start, finish, expo, and parks, and at mile 4 on the course on the corner of Disneyland drive and Ball Road at the base of the "hill")

[joan4mickey]

I really need to get a room. My goal was by Monday...well, I spent half the day at the doctor's. Checking my thumb from fall two weeks ago and tehn a MRI on it. Both ligaments are torn and bone broken, so......I Had to go to the surgeon Wed blah blah balh.....so I don't have my resevations yet. I'm traveling solo so I need a decent, cheap place.
Training is going slow, but at least I can still train a bit.

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Updated! :upsidedow

Joan - sending you some :wizard: for a speedy recovery! Yikes!

[joan4mickey]

Need a little help...I haven't been to DL since 1994 and have never run there so.....Are the hotels to the north on Ball RD and at the end of Disneyland Dr good to stay at? Can I walk to the race or is the road blocked? I was looking at the Budget Inn. Is is a safe area? TIA

[joan4mickey]

I got a room at the Quality Inn and Suites-just behind the Fairfield Inn. Got a pretty good AAA rate.
Now to figure out how to do see all the things I want. I'm think WOC Sunday night-so exciting to do all the planning.

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

DH and I will both be doing the half and we're staying at the GCH. We finally booked our hotel tonight! We'll be driving or flying in on 9/3 and staying through 9/7.

Is anyone else doing the Hal Higdon novice training schedule?

[joan4mickey]

Stephanie I've done the Hal Higdon interm. training for 15k's and used the the half training with some modifications-I only run three days a week. I'll be flying to SMF after the race for a visit with family.

[MotoXPrincess99]

DH and I will both be doing the half and we're staying at the GCH. We finally booked our hotel tonight! We'll be driving or flying in on 9/3 and staying through 9/7.

Is anyone else doing the Hal Higdon novice training schedule?

I am. I am on week 3 day 3. It will have me finishing the program a few weeks early but since it ends with 10 miles I will repete the last week a few times becasue I really want to try the 13.1 miles before the Half Marathon.

I run and walk the miles becasue I can't keep it up the whole time but I plan to run/walk the race anyway. I do noticethat I can run for longer periods of time now and at a faster pace. I have been doing most of my training on the tredmill at the gym because I had no way to know for far I was going outside. But I just got the Nike+ shoe thingy to use with my iPhone but now it's been too windy to run out side. :sad2:

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

We've decided we're going to drive. That way we can check DD7 out of school mid-way through Friday (checking out early doesn't count for an absence!) and we can still get down there before dark. It will also allow us to pack an ice chest with some healthy food options. Not that we won't hit a few park favorites, but on Friday and Saturday, especially, I don't want to load up on typical DLR offerings of high carb/high fat food. What types of meals do you usually eat the night before the Disneyland Half? Do you eat at one of the restuarants? Or do you bring something from home?

[Mooshu]

Hi!

I'm running the half again and staying at the Anaheim Desert Inn and Suites.

There are plenty of resturants within walking distances around Disneyland. There is Mimi's right by HoJo, & the Garden Walk mall has Bubba Gumps, Roy's PF Changs, CA pizza kitchen, Cheese cake factory.

If you have a car you can drive down S. Harbor Dr and there is a Bucca De Beppo, Joe's crab shack & a few other resturants. There is also a Target and Von's (grocery store) down S. Harbor Dr.

[elbowglitter]

I'm running the half and staying at the Candy Cane Inn

[RENThead09]

The parks have "ok" pasta if that is what you are looking for the night before. Someone mentioned the Gardenwalk restaurants and that is a great choice.

I just moved to orange county (15 minutes from the parks) and may splurge on one of the Disney hotels as my welcome to Cali present to myself. I hate mornings so every extra minute I can get would be great.

Also love the idea of World of Color Sunday night. I am sitting in line waiting for for the show right now. It is amazing!!!!

Happy training everyone.

[marjam]

Staying at VGC. DH 1/2, myself and DD 5k, 4yr.old DS 200 yd. Dash! We can't wait!!!:woohoo:

[goofy57]

My wife & I are both doing the 1/2. Staying at Grand Californian. Arrivie Wedneday the 1st, flying home Monday the 6th. :dance3:

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Updated! party:

Joan, DH & I are staying at the Fairfield Inn - should be a good area. We *might* move over to the Candy Cane Inn, not sure yet.

Good to see all these WISHers participating! :cheer2:

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Bump! pirate:

[dsnyfan21]

WISHer meet info:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2496574

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WISHer meet info:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2496574

Tracy, as soon as we get "meet and greet" plans nailed down, I'll add them to the first post.

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Just changed to the Crowne Plaza. Apparently it is a little closer and the pool looks a lot nicer. My strategy is to enjoy the pool after the race. :)

We are getting close!!

[kim3339]

I'm doing both, 5K w/ sister and dad. We're staying at Best Western Anaheim Friday night, then Disneyland Hotel Saturday and Sunday.

[Cripey]

My BF and I are staying at the Hilton Anaheim...he's running the half and I'm cheering :cheer2: We're finding that it may save us a bundle to fly into LAX rather than SNA but we really don't want to rent a car and deal with the hassle of driving and navigating...can anyone recommend a good shuttle service from LAX to Anaheim that you have used in the past?

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My BF and I are staying at the Hilton Anaheim...he's running the half and I'm cheering :cheer2: We're finding that it may save us a bundle to fly into LAX rather than SNA but we really don't want to rent a car and deal with the hassle of driving and navigating...can anyone recommend a good shuttle service from LAX to Anaheim that you have used in the past?

Cripey - cheering is a lot of fun! There will be quite a few of us wearing the lime green WISH shirts. Any and all cheers coming our way will be greatly appreciated! :teeth:

We fly into LAX as well because of the price. We use Super Shuttle (www.supershuttle.com) to get us to Anaheim. I think it's one of the recommended shuttles to use. We've never had a problem with them.

[Cripey]

Cripey - cheering is a lot of fun! There will be quite a few of us wearing the lime green WISH shirts. Any and all cheers coming our way will be greatly appreciated! :teeth:

We fly into LAX as well because of the price. We use Super Shuttle (www.supershuttle.com) to get us to Anaheim. I think it's one of the recommended shuttles to use. We've never had a problem with them.

wonderful, thanks for the info!

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Anyone else? 5 more weeks! Getting ready to do the happy dance. :cool1:

[piraterunner]

Hello! I am running the half and staying at Camelot inn:)

[jmasgat]

To anyone taking one of the shuttles. Here's a link to the Anaheim/Orange Country Visitors Bureau coupons page. There is one for SuperShuttle (I used it to get son to LA and back, so not just valid for Disney) There are also coupons for other things as well.

http://www.anaheimoc.org/Articles/Archive/Webpage10153.asp#transportation

Maura

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To anyone taking one of the shuttles. Here's a link to the Anaheim/Orange Country Visitors Bureau coupons page. There is one for SuperShuttle (I used it to get son to LA and back, so not just valid for Disney) There are also coupons for other things as well.

http://www.anaheimoc.org/Articles/Archive/Webpage10153.asp#transportation

Maura

Thanks, Maura! I'll have to do more digging as the one for super shuttle expired at the end of May. Some of the others expire at the end of August. However, the codes still might be good or there may be another link with some updated coupons. This just reminds me that we need to be looking out for coupons for our trip.

[joan4mickey]

I'm confused as to what to do for transportation fro SNA to my hotel and then back to fly out. I was thinking that the DL shuttle would be a good option, but not for sure. My DH has been trying to get a good deal on Priceline, but no luck.

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Joan - several people I know use the Super Shuttle. Have you checked the rates for this service? As Maura suggested, there's probably some coupons available for this. Since it's Labor Day weekend, there may not be as many good deals out there because this is a very busy time for DL.

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

I'm confused as to what to do for transportation fro SNA to my hotel and then back to fly out. I was thinking that the DL shuttle would be a good option, but not for sure. My DH has been trying to get a good deal on Priceline, but no luck.


This thread should help: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2318297.

[joan4mickey]

Thanks Stephanie. I've been to that thread, just can't decide the best option so if anyone has an opinion let me know.

[kim3339]

I know you can get either a DL Bus or Super Shuttle from SNA. Forgot the website for the Super Shuttle, I've googled it in the past. Was recently looking for my sister, b/c she is flying out for the 5K. I think the Super Shuttle was actually cheaper than the DL Bus. Booking a round trip also may lower the cost vs buying 2 one ways. It may also be faster, b/c only so many people can fit into one shuttle as opposed to a whole bus. If I remember correctly, the shuttles can only hold a max of like 12 people. Hope that helps.

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Thanks Stephanie. I've been to that thread, just can't decide the best option so if anyone has an opinion let me know.

I'm glad you had found my transportation thread, but sorry it didn't help you decide on your means of transportation. I think it's fun to take the Disneyland Express, but if you're eager to get to the parks, it's not necessarily the fastest way to get there. My family flew into SNA last time we went, but it was a fluke since we were supposed to fly into LAX and due to a airplane delay, they put us on an earlier flight to SNA. We had already paid for the Disneyland Express from LAX and transfering to the SNA to DLR instead was no problem. We had our DDs (6 and 3 at the time) and had not brought car seats, so the large Greyhound bus was really our only option, but we did have to wait for the bus to arrive. If it had just been DH and myself, and we were looking for cheap and fast, we would have taken a taxi from SNA. If we were looking for something a little fancier (and pricier) we would have pre-booked a limo. The reviews on Super Shuttle (which I've used many, many times with no problems) are a little iffy lately and I think I'd avoid them if I could (read the last couple of pages on the Airport Proximity to DLR and Ground Transportation Information Super Thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2318297) for more information on the Super Shuttle debate).

I know you can get either a DL Bus or Super Shuttle from SNA. Forgot the website for the Super Shuttle, I've googled it in the past. Was recently looking for my sister, b/c she is flying out for the 5K. I think the Super Shuttle was actually cheaper than the DL Bus. Booking a round trip also may lower the cost vs buying 2 one ways. It may also be faster, b/c only so many people can fit into one shuttle as opposed to a whole bus. If I remember correctly, the shuttles can only hold a max of like 12 people. Hope that helps.

Hey Kim, check out the thread I posted above. The first post lists the most common transportation options from the major airports close to DLR. It also lists the approximate prices and the number of passengers they can accommodate.

[kim3339]

Hey Kim, check out the thread I posted above. The first post lists the most common transportation options from the major airports close to DLR. It also lists the approximate prices and the number of passengers they can accommodate.

Thanks for the info, but don't need it anymore. :goodvibes I'm driving down and my sister is flying, didn't think her plane would get in much later than I was arriving, and definitely did not want to go from DL out to SNA on a Friday afternoon in traffic after driving down in the morning. But she got an earlier flight so now I get to pop over to the 405 and pick her up on my way in. Little out of the way, but it won't be that bad. Expo won't be open yet, and unfortunately no DL until after the race:headache: Thanks though!!

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4 more weeks! Everyone ready? :teeth:

[WDWFAN9]

4 more weeks! Everyone ready? :teeth:

:thumbsup2:cool1::thumbsup2

[MotoXPrincess99]

4 more weeks! Everyone ready? :teeth:

:eek: No!

Just kidding. But this is my first race and I've very nervous.

[mandac]

Motoprincess: Last year was my first race and I was so stressed out! I remember having dreams (nightmares!) about the race for weeks before. But I made it - and I had fun. This year I havn't trained like I should have because I was sick, so I am just hoping to stay in front of the sweepers and have a good time! No stress - just have Fun!

[MotoXPrincess99]

Motoprincess: Last year was my first race and I was so stressed out! I remember having dreams (nightmares!) about the race for weeks before. But I made it - and I had fun. This year I havn't trained like I should have because I was sick, so I am just hoping to stay in front of the sweepers and have a good time! No stress - just have Fun!

I started out good with my training but then I had major family issues and then I got sick so I just got back into it this week. I did 7 miles yesterday with about a 12 minute mile pace. I'm pretty sure I will be able to finish in time but I'm still scared. :rotfl: I totally don't know what to expect as I have never run any kind of race.

How early do I need to get there that morning?

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

I started out good with my training but then I had major family issues and then I got sick so I just got back into it this week. I did 7 miles yesterday with about a 12 minute mile pace. I'm pretty sure I will be able to finish in time but I'm still scared. :rotfl: I totally don't know what to expect as I have never run any kind of race.

How early do I need to get there that morning?

12 minute miles sounds great to me! Especially after being sick and having family stuff (sorry to hear about that :hug:).

I've been wondering about how early to get there, too. I remember reading to be there at 4:30, but that seems WAY too early for a 6:00 start.

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I think we got there about an hour early...and we stood around for a while, if I recall correctly. We had plenty of time for port-a-potty visits as well. I know some people that will probably get there 30 minutes before the race (or later). Do what you are comfortable with, though. If it will help break your "nerves" to get there a little earlier, then do so. You can absorb the "atmosphere" of the race, do some people watching (catch some of the costumes they're wearing) and visit with WISHers or others. You won't be able to miss us WISHers - we'll be in the lime green shirts!

You might consider taking a trash bag to sit on while you wait.

Moto - since this is your first race, try not to worry too much about the race itself - just have fun! Just think of it as another training run with a few thousand friends. :teeth:

[kim3339]

Hey everyone, I know a lot of you have already posted, but if not, we also have a thread for our bib #'s so we can meet up with people in/near our corrals! :goodvibes Here it is:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2528357

3 more weeks!! :dance3:

[mandac]

we cut it a little close last year. I think we were aiming to be there half an hour early, which is easy because we just walked over from the hotel. But by the time we hit the port-o-potty and made our way through the crowd to our corral they had already started the race! I am aiming to be there closer to an hour early this time, just so I don't feel rushed.

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Does anyone know how many people are running in this race? I think it is important to be there as early as possible due to portapotties, etc. It isn't fun sitting around for a while or standing, but at least you get into your corral and focus for a while. At least it won't be cold! :cool1:

I plan to get there by 4:45 a.m. I got to the Disney Princess Half around that time and it was fine except for that it was cold. I use my iPhone for music so I can play scrabble or monopoly for a while! ;)

[kim3339]

The past couple of years the # of participants has been right under 10,000. Don't know if they opened more spots b/c of the 5th anniversary though. It sold out early, so I think the number is still around 10,000. 4:45 - 5:00 is good. That's what time I've gotten there in the past and haven't had a problem with the bathrooms. They have a ton in the "waiting area" if that's what you call it. Hopefully we'll have the marine layer again!!

[VernRDH]

Does anyone know how many people are running in this race? I think it is important to be there as early as possible due to portapotties, etc. It isn't fun sitting around for a while or standing, but at least you get into your corral and focus for a while. At least it won't be cold! :cool1:

I plan to get there by 4:45 a.m. I got to the Disney Princess Half around that time and it was fine except for that it was cold. I use my iPhone for music so I can play scrabble or monopoly for a while! ;)

According to the Disney Endurance website, 11,651 people finished the half last year. Don't know how many signed up but didn't run or DNF. I thought the limit was closer to 13,000, which is still a lot less than WDW.

I am planning to get there around 5am, since we are staying at DL Hotel, it won't be a long commute!

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

I don't think the CoolMax WISH shirt order will be in and shipped out before the Disneyland Half. (I was hoping, but definitely not counting on it!) I do have a plain lime green running shirt, though, and I'm thinking of using fabric markers to decorate the back with a Mickey Head with WISH written in it or just the DIS WISH slogan written on the back. Gotta have some way to identify myself as someone on these boards!

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Stephanie, that will work! I wish we had iron-on decals that you could put on a shirt. That would make it a lot easier on new WISHers who can't get an "official" shirt right away.

[jbucci]

The first year we ran DL I wore a lime green shirt and made a WISH visor from a lime one I found at WalMart. It identified me as WISH but did not have the risk of ink running when I got sweaty. I thought an iron on design on a shirt would feel too "stiff" to run in. DH will likely be using my homemade visor again as his real one accidentally became throw away clothes during the WDW full.

[joan4mickey]

I picked up some green mickey head paint samples from Home Depot. I have made a Minnie outfit so I'm thinking of glueing them to my bib.

Leaving for DL in two weeks!

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Ack! Now I'm worried about ink running down me! Though, I think if I put it on and wash it, anything that's likely to run would be long gone. I may try the fabric markers out on a tech shirt I got at a 5K that's way too small for me and throw it in the wash a couple times to see how it does.

I like the idea of getting a lime green visor, too. Anyone seen any lime green ones around at a chain store recently?

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I've got a lime green WISH visor that I never wear if anyone wants to use it. I'm not even sure it has ever been worn but I will make sure it's clean before giving it to you. :teeth:

If anyone is interested, let me know.

[MotoXPrincess99]

Where would I purchase WISH gear? :confused3

I am still trying to decide what to wear. I have never run in a visor but will be trying it this evening because now that I'm putting in more miles I sweat alot (sorry, TMI) and it gets in my eyes.

Also a question for the ladies...do you wear shorts that have the built in undies? I have regular running shorts but my cotton undies aren't cutting it anymore. Again sorry for too much info but I'm pretty new to the whole running/exercising thing and want to be as prepared and comfortable as I can be for this race.

[kim3339]

Also a question for the ladies...do you wear shorts that have the built in undies? I have regular running shorts but my cotton undies aren't cutting it anymore. Again sorry for too much info but I'm pretty new to the whole running/exercising thing and want to be as prepared and comfortable as I can be for this race.

Some stores sell underwear that has a wicking material. I've seen it at the running store near my house, Nike Stores and Sports Basement. The ones I've seen have always been black. You could probably look online and find a pair if there are no stores that carry them around you. I've never worn them so I can't help you with reviews, but I'm sure you can find some somewhere.

[VernRDH]

Also a question for the ladies...do you wear shorts that have the built in undies? I have regular running shorts but my cotton undies aren't cutting it anymore. Again sorry for too much info but I'm pretty new to the whole running/exercising thing and want to be as prepared and comfortable as I can be for this race.

This may be TMI, but you asked:rolleyes1 For races, I wear compression shorts with my Race Ready shorts over them. No undies. Too much potential for chafing etc. You may need to try a few scenarios and see what works and what is comfortable for you. On my short runs during the week, I wear the shorts with the built in panty. Again, no issues with chafing or the dreaded runners wedgie:eek:

[Cripey]

Good luck to everyone running the half in just 2 short weeks! I'll be in the ChEAR Squad! :cheer2: BF is getting really excited for the race. I soooo wanted to register for the 5k, but our flight doesn't get in until 730p on Friday so I wouldn't have made it to the Expo in time to get race number, etc...earlier flight wasn't possible because of work...work ruins everything! :mad:

Hey! :idea: Anyone register for the 5k that won't be running it afterall (but can still pick up packet at the Expo) and interested in meeting up friday night and selling off their race number, D-tag and T-shirt? I'm sure it's a long shot, but I had to ask! :flower3:

[kim3339]

I picked up some green mickey head paint samples from Home Depot. I have made a Minnie outfit so I'm thinking of glueing them to my bib.

Leaving for DL in two weeks!

Question- what are the mickey head samples?

I went to Walmart this morning looking for a green hat- no luck. I then went to the Nike Outlet by my house hoping they would have bright green shirts, especially in the men's dept. (Men always get better selections plus it fits better on me) and no luck. Not even colored running hats. BUT!! They did have lime green running windbreaker jackets on sale for $60. They were really nice I got one for January, hopefully that and not a jacket! I figured I could wear that over my stuff in a couple of weeks to keep me warm. I'm still looking though, somebody has to have bright green running shirts somewhere!

[joan4mickey]

Home Depot sells disney paint and the sample colors are mickey head shape. I picked up two different greens to see what might match best.

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Question- what are the mickey head samples?

I went to Walmart this morning looking for a green hat- no luck. I then went to the Nike Outlet by my house hoping they would have bright green shirts, especially in the men's dept. (Men always get better selections plus it fits better on me) and no luck. Not even colored running hats. BUT!! They did have lime green running windbreaker jackets on sale for $60. They were really nice I got one for January, hopefully that and not a jacket! I figured I could wear that over my stuff in a couple of weeks to keep me warm. I'm still looking though, somebody has to have bright green running shirts somewhere!

I know it would/might be too late for some of ya'll but the company we order the cool max WISH shirts from are usually represented at the marathon expo at WDW and might be at the DL expo as well. They usually have the plain bright green shirts that we wear. You might can find a green visor as well. ??? You can also order the plain shirt from the company Internet site. Just a thought.

[kim3339]

Home Depot sells disney paint and the sample colors are mickey head shape. I picked up two different greens to see what might match best.

Thanks!! I'll stop by one this week to check them out!

I know it would/might be too late for some of ya'll but the company we order the cool max WISH shirts from are usually represented at the marathon expo at WDW and might be at the DL expo as well. They usually have the plain bright green shirts that we wear. You might can find a green visor as well. ??? You can also order the plain shirt from the company Internet site. Just a thought.

Thanks for info, I'll look for a hat. :goodvibes I was going through my running shirts this morning trying to organize the drawer, and I found my tech shirt they gave out for the Boston Marathon 5K, and it's bright neon green. It has the BAA logo on front, and '10 5K on the back. Do you guys think that will be okay?

[kim3339]

So I stopped by Michael's this morning and got a lime green feather boa type thing, some sheet foam and some pin backings. No idea what I'm doing yet, but I'll play around this weekend. :woohoo:

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Kim - that will be unique! We should be able to spot you. :teeth:

Just a few more days.....:cool1: