Okay, I think I'm going to go for it...solo trip for the GSC! I'm already gearing up for the W&D half, so I figured, why not just do it? (tm Nike) Looking forward to this thread for tips and encouragement.I see a few familiar faces already. Hi, Keels.
Yes, and my AP expires on 2/22, don't know if I can renew yet, so yet another sign that I NEED to run this race, lol.
I'm thinking that you do!
I think they don't REALLY sweep, but they'll need the park cleared for opening and stuff. I think I've heard of people finishing in 1.5 hours.I have been told by several people who have done 5K's at WDW that there is no sweeper for any of the 5K's. I just want to have extra, extra confirmation of this. Ha. I used to be all about running and did races all the time. 7 knee surgeries later I am just not able to run very much. I am going to do the 5K in Feb 2016 and just want to know if I need to stress about the pace requirements. TIA!
I think they don't REALLY sweep, but they'll need the park cleared for opening and stuff. I think I've heard of people finishing in 1.5 hours.
It truly is a "fun run" - no timing chips on the bibs, so you never get an official time. Super casual.
You'll love it!Thank you! That sounds perfect for me. Whew.
I haven't done GSC yet, but I have done other Disney race challenges...this is what I can think of off the top of my head.
I haven't done GSC yet, but I have done other Disney race challenges...this is what I can think of off the top of my head.
PROS
- more bling
- more race shirts
- more of the runDisney race experience
CONS
- more early-morning wake-ups
- more money spent --> race fees, more nights in a hotel, more time off from work
- likely less park time
For me, now that I have gone the challenge route, I think I'll have a hard time going back to individual Disney races. The pros greatly outweigh the cons, and there's a part of me that thinks, "well, I'm traveling there anyway...may as well do all the races!"
But it's different for everyone.
Good luck with that! I managed to convince my husband to try a Disney 5K with me...I'm slowly working on getting him to agree to a 10K. Maybe some day!That's kinda what I was figuring... if I'm going to be there, I might as well go all out. It is hard to stomach the cost, but this will probably be a one-and-done (for Princess anyway). I better start convincing my husband!
Good luck with that! I managed to convince my husband to try a Disney 5K with me...I'm slowly working on getting him to agree to a 10K. Maybe some day!
Oh, I get that! There's sticker shock, for sure!
That's a good point! That would definitely help keep the cost down. And BONUS - let's say you do GSC and he does the half. He'll be so jealous of your extra bling, it'll be easier to talk him into a challenge next time around!
). I know what I'll be carrying to WDW in February!
