VickiHD
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Aug 1, 2005
^^ my oh my that is a large picture (I grabbed it straight from the rD Facebook page)...
I know you're adding names...so please add me to the 5K , my DH and mouseketeer are doing it as well. Thanks
^^ my oh my that is a large picture (I grabbed it straight from the rD Facebook page)...
(Cross posted to my other race boards- sorry to those who have to see it multiple times)
Came home, it was raining. Plus, I just had a haircut and blow out yesterday. Laced up, put on my running bra, then talked myself out of it. I mean, I spent 2 hours and 90 bucks on my hair. So took everything off.
Then decided that I wanted to make fish sticks and chilli bites (not healthy in the least but bear with me...) from Schwann's. Hmm. Package says oven needs to heat to 475. That'll take at least 10 minutes. Then 7 minutes per side cooking. I could be more than half way done with my short run/timed training while I'm making dinner......
So guess what won out?
Yeah, my do ain't did no more but I'm happy to report that I made 4 miles in 44 minutes on 'mill.
(Cross posted to my other race boards- sorry to those who have to see it multiple times)
Came home, it was raining. Plus, I just had a haircut and blow out yesterday. Laced up, put on my running bra, then talked myself out of it. I mean, I spent 2 hours and 90 bucks on my hair. So took everything off.
Then decided that I wanted to make fish sticks and chilli bites (not healthy in the least but bear with me...) from Schwann's. Hmm. Package says oven needs to heat to 475. That'll take at least 10 minutes. Then 7 minutes per side cooking. I could be more than half way done with my short run/timed training while I'm making dinner......
So guess what won out?
Yeah, my do ain't did no more but I'm happy to report that I made 4 miles in 44 minutes on 'mill.
(Cross posted to my other race boards- sorry to those who have to see it multiple times)
Came home, it was raining. Plus, I just had a haircut and blow out yesterday. Laced up, put on my running bra, then talked myself out of it. I mean, I spent 2 hours and 90 bucks on my hair. So took everything off.
Then decided that I wanted to make fish sticks and chilli bites (not healthy in the least but bear with me...) from Schwann's. Hmm. Package says oven needs to heat to 475. That'll take at least 10 minutes. Then 7 minutes per side cooking. I could be more than half way done with my short run/timed training while I'm making dinner......
So guess what won out?
Yeah, my do ain't did no more but I'm happy to report that I made 4 miles in 44 minutes on 'mill.
If you really want to do the race, you should totally do it...female-geared or otherwise. My brother ran the Princess Half with me in 2011 and he was okay with it.One of these years I'm going to run this race weekend for the sole purpose of running on my birthday. I'd love to do it this year because the half falls right in my birthday but I will not be able to. I know it's a female geared race but running on my birthday in Disneyland just seems so awesome.
I don't know about SNA, but here are the 2015 expo hours. I'd assume 2016 will be similar, if not exactly the same:Does anyone remember what time the expo is open to on Friday?
And anyone know approx how long it takes to get from SNA to DLH after landing if you have a checked bag, assuming you'd be landing late afternoon/early evening?
Just curious
Does anyone remember what time the expo is open to on Friday?
And anyone know approx how long it takes to get from SNA to DLH after landing if you have a checked bag, assuming you'd be landing late afternoon/early evening?
Just curious
I would say it depends on how fast your bag comes out. You know if you are in a rush....it ALWAYS takes a longer time. Will you take a cab or Super Shuttle ?? Keep in mind sometimes you have to wait for the Super Shuttle to be COMPLETELY filled with other passengers, and then who knows what order you will be dropped off at. SNA to the DLR is about 25 min, that's without any traffic issues. One good thing about the Super Shuttle is they use the carpool lanes and on a Friday afternoon that can save you some time vs sitting on the freeway in the regular lanes. My guess about 1hr 15 min for all this if everything goes smoothly.
One of these years I'm going to run this race weekend for the sole purpose of running on my birthday. I'd love to do it this year because the half falls right in my birthday but I will not be able to. I know it's a female geared race but running on my birthday in Disneyland just seems so awesome.
Does anyone remember what time the expo is open to on Friday?
And anyone know approx how long it takes to get from SNA to DLH after landing if you have a checked bag, assuming you'd be landing late afternoon/early evening?
Just curious
We've been minimalist packers for a few years now. Travelling for races used to be a challenge. Not anymore. We each have one carry on and personal bag each. My DW carries her purse and I carry a camera bag / backpack. We each have a Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45. Bihn bags are quite amazing and very versatile. http://www.tombihn.com/backpacks/TB0906.html Definitely one of the best investments we've made in our travels. Also we've been quite surprised by how little we need for a DL trip. The clothes we wear to fly in are also our EXPO and Day one clothing. If you're doing PDC you'll be receiving 3 tech shirts at the Expo. Throw in the 5K and that's 4 shirts. Cali weather makes a tech shirt perfect for wearing around the parks. This year post Expo I simply rinsed the shirts with water and some shampoo in my hotel room and hung them up near the A/C. Dry by morning. Post race changed into one of the shirts and shorts. We were there for 5 days total. Only had to pack 2 shirts.Haven't flown to Disneyland ever so all new to me. When you guys fly down for a race, do you check a bag? I just dont see me getting all my normal clothes and running clothes into a carry-on.
I'm a crazy overpacker - I'll be checking a bag and taking a rolling carry-on as well, and that will hold all of my running stuff. I over-packed for Dopey this year, as per usual, and it ended up being a good thing as there was a crazy cold snap in Orlando. Thankfully I had a bunch of extra throwaway clothes I could use for the races so I wasn't freezing. And as @dec2009mama says...more room four souvenirs that way.Isn't that the truth though! Since its just me I'll take Super Shuttle most likely. I'll basically estimate that it will take 1.5 hrs from the time I land until the time I get to my hotel. Thanks! Haven't flown to Disneyland ever so all new to me. When you guys fly down for a race, do you check a bag? I just dont see me getting all my normal clothes and running clothes into a carry-on.
It's about 1/2 mile give or take, not bad at all. You really can't go wrong w/ any of the hotels on Harbor. There'll be tons of people walking to the races so you won't be alone. I've stayed at the Quality Inn on Manchester on nonrace weekends before and have been and felt fine walking back by myself, even late at night.How far is the walk from a hotel on Harbour to the corrals in the morning? I'd like to stay at one of the Disney hotels, but the price may be pushing it a bit. If any of you go alone, where do you feel most safe?