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JDBlair · 07-31-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyDuck001

I'm a little sad it's closed when I'm there but I opted for the ballerina from the HM stretching room.

I have a question... This is my first time in Disneyland (southern California for that matter) and probably last for a long time. Does anyone have suggestions for easily accessible, non-Disney restaurants or activities? I love my mom, but she's coming for some reason and hates Disney. She said, "Wait, I thought you were going to run through the parks and pass everything, isn't that enough? Why do you have to go ride on it?!"

Your costume sounds awesome!

This is how I would look if my mom said that to me:

I love Disneyland!

Garden Walk is close enough and they have all kinds of restaurants that are "non Disney". Sometimes we go over there when we are wanting a break from the crowds!

TMcDwyer · 07-31-2012, 02:03 PM

That costume does sound cool! Not sure what to do about your Mom...I don't know DL as well as I know WDW.

Reep · 07-31-2012, 03:00 PM

Black tanks aren't so bad. Remember the first few miles are in the dark. The sun usually rises around the 4-mile mark or so, but then it is low (if there is no marine layer blocking it. For miles 9-13.1 it is really at your back, and only one year it was hot. It depends on how long you are out there for. I might wear a black tank, but it is one that breathes well and I'm not worried about it absorbing too much heat.

OTOH, I might decide at the last minute to wear my green Peter Pan out fit. I made if from synthetic fabric so it really isn't too bad to run in. I'm planning on bringing it, but probably a low likelihood I will wear it at this race. It is definitely making it for the second half of the 2013 Goofy Challenge though.

GeorgeAndDiana · 07-31-2012, 03:32 PM

Sorry if this was posted, I saw a few asking and I printed this one out and posted it in my work cubicle for motivation

Look forward to meeting some or all of you!

-George

kim3339 · 07-31-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMcDwyer

So...what fun outfits is everyone planning?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyDuck001

I'm a little sad it's closed when I'm there but I opted for the ballerina from the HM stretching room.

I love that idea!! It's so original, but disney at the same time.

I'm doing Cinderella themed. I'm working on my shirt tonight, I'll post a pic when it's done. I also have the Cinderella Mickey ears that I'm pinning on my running hat.

cobbler · 07-31-2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgeAndDiana

Sorry if this was posted, I saw a few asking and I printed this one out and posted it in my work cubicle for motivation

Look forward to meeting some or all of you!

-George

I like that picture. Did you make it?

Reep · 07-31-2012, 05:48 PM

I'm going to end up racing it this year, but if somehow I ended up injured, or unable to race, I was thinking of doing a 3D Mater costume--maybe with him going backward. Would have been very fun.

GeorgeAndDiana · 07-31-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobbler

I like that picture. Did you make it?

I wish! I *think* that it was in the virtual Goody bag for the Princess, as more or less an ad to have you sign up for the Coast to Coast. At any rate, it's runDisney's, and confirms that the medal is the same as previous years, with an adjusted year. I still love it!

George

OregonGirl · 07-31-2012, 07:36 PM

Hi Run2Relax! (Your name escapes me)

TMC, also nice to see you!

Familiar names are always fun.

So, I just signed up DH for a Gold Cheer Squad, mostly for the 1day1park ticket, and I went ahead and got myself a discounted 1day1park ticket, and so now the plan is to visit California Adventure after the Expo on Saturday!

I have a question though!!!

GetTravel sells shuttle transportation to and from LAX, and I think I should get it, but their pickup policy is "At the Expo" - well of course I will need them before the stupid expo but I don't want to pay $22 in shipping.

Does anyone know the best ways to get from LAX to a Disney Good Neighbor hotel? I think I already asked this but I can't find it on the thread.

Should I buy SOMETHING ahead of time, or can I just worry about it once we arrive in LAX? I think a rental car and taxi is out, so I just need to know my shuttle options. Thanks in advance!

Another question!!!

Our flight on Sunday leaves at 7 PM. Any ideas for what we should do between the run and when we have to leave for LAX (I am assuming 5:00 PM)

Should I spend another $142 for 1day1park tickets to Disneyland Magic Kingdom? We could instead shop at downtown Disney but we might finish with time to spare. Any restaurants we should try? I'm I over thinking how much free time I am actually going to have? Maybe I should just plan on a nap? Can we eat at a restaurant inside a Disney resort without being a guest?

Remember we won't have a car so we can't go out of the immediate area.

Thanks all!

-- Carey

_____________

FOLLOW MY 'DISNEYLAND HALF MARATHON' & 'DISNEYWORLD MAYBE-BABY CHRISTMAS' PRE-TRIP REPORTS!

hollantide · 07-31-2012, 07:44 PM

Hello - I am very new to the site - and forum's generally so forgive me if this has been asked but I cannot figure out how to search this particular thread!

I have my bib number - hoorah!

Everyone seems to be talking about the corral position - where do i find this out? I didn't think it was based on bib number.

Does anyone have experience with 'actual' start times? The only race I have done started at 9am but my corral didn't get going till at least 930.

I am trying my hardest to work out my finish time so I can plan my Sunday as I am visiting California and relying on friends to drive me around

Thanks for your time
H

GeorgeAndDiana · 07-31-2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonGirl

I have a question though!!!

GetTravel sells shuttle transportation to and from LAX, and I think I should get it, but their pickup policy is "At the Expo" - well of course I will need them before the stupid expo but I don't want to pay $22 in shipping.

Hi Carey!

I don't know if you listen to the DisUnplugged Podcast, but anyway, I took their advice and went SuperShuttle. It was about $32 round trip, and I think almost every Disneyland area hotel was listed (I am staying rather inexpensive at Eden Roc and it was included).. www.supershuttle.com

GeorgeAndDiana · 07-31-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hollantide

Hello - I am very new to the site - and forum's generally so forgive me if this has been asked but I cannot figure out how to search this particular thread!

I have my bib number - hoorah!

Everyone seems to be talking about the corral position - where do i find this out? I didn't think it was based on bib number.

Does anyone have experience with 'actual' start times? The only race I have done started at 9am but my corral didn't get going till at least 930.

I am trying my hardest to work out my finish time so I can plan my Sunday as I am visiting California and relying on friends to drive me around

Thanks for your time
H

Hello, Hollantide:

It is by bib number. Here you go:

2012 Disneyland Half Marathon:
Corral Bib Range
Elite 1-30
A 31-2350
B 2351-4375
C 4376-5908
D 5909-8700
E 8701-11492
F 11493-14284
G 14285-17500

TiggerAllie · 07-31-2012, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonGirl

GetTravel sells shuttle transportation to and from LAX, and I think I should get it, but their pickup policy is "At the Expo" - well of course I will need them before the stupid expo but I don't want to pay $22 in shipping.

I'm glad I saw this post and checked about pickup for their tickets-- they have the same "at the Expo" policy. I have to have my tickets sent, otherwise I won't be able to use them on Thursday!

SeattleGirl · 07-31-2012, 08:52 PM

My bib is 5285, which puts me solidly in C. My proof of time was a 1:06 10K. If I bring proof of time from an under 1 hour 10K, is there any way to tell if that would get me into B? I'm curious if anyone is near the cut off and could let me know their time.

The 1:06 time was based on a race that clocked in at 6.5 miles on all of our GPSs and was quite hilly, so it's not out of the realm of possibilities that I could get in at an hour. I'm mostly just worried about tripping over a bunch of people who run 1 mile and then walk the rest of the course (which is totally fine if that is your thing, but it causes me some road rage, hehe). Also, my run partner will be moving back from A to join me wherever I land.

MightyDuck001 · 07-31-2012, 08:55 PM

On the black tank top(ic)... I've been wearing one all summer that I looove. It was really expensive, but it's a Lululemon scoop neck tank, the racer back is actually more like a mesh... All summer I've been wearing it with my minnie mouse polka dot skirt (I run everyday in a costume!) and it dries quickly and has been pretty light.

On the topic of the expo, when is a good time to go? I'm flying in Thursday night, so I'm thinking I'll go when it opens on Friday, will it be less busy then? I mean, I have to get my I did it t-shirt (how much do they go for?), get my picture in front of the castle cutout thing, oogle the wine and dine medal... I got an email from runDisney about the race and literally jumped up and down yelling "I'm doing it! Mickey, here I come!"

And if anyone wants to post costume pictures I'd love to see them... A friend asked if I just run so I can wear a costume, I said, "nothing else gets me to go further than a 10k!"

07-31-2012, 02:03 PM	#557
TMcDwyer The true magic of Disney is experiencing it through the eyes of your children. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,093	That costume does sound cool! Not sure what to do about your Mom...I don't know DL as well as I know WDW. __________________ Taryn ~ Proud Mama to Ethan (9) & Lily (6 1/2) I went Coast-to-Coast in 2012!!! Princess 1/2 & Disneyland 1/2!!! Hoping to go Dopey & Dumbo in 2015!!! Disney Trips: Too many to count as a kid; Grand Floridian 1998; Off Site 2002; DL in 2003 & 2004; First trip as a Mom in December 2009; Disney Halloween 5K in 2011 (POFQ); 2012 Princess 1/2 (AKLKV); DL 1/2 in 2012 (PP); 2012 Family Trip to POR; 2013 AofA; 10/2013 CB for the TofT 10 Miler; 2014 Tink & Glass Slipper Challenge!!! Also...had the BEST TRIP ever to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010 with my Mom! My Dream Trip ~ Tokyo Disneyland!

07-31-2012, 07:44 PM	#565
hollantide Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1	How to find your Corral position? Hello - I am very new to the site - and forum's generally so forgive me if this has been asked but I cannot figure out how to search this particular thread! I have my bib number - hoorah! Everyone seems to be talking about the corral position - where do i find this out? I didn't think it was based on bib number. Does anyone have experience with 'actual' start times? The only race I have done started at 9am but my corral didn't get going till at least 930. I am trying my hardest to work out my finish time so I can plan my Sunday as I am visiting California and relying on friends to drive me around Thanks for your time H

07-31-2012, 08:52 PM	#569
SeattleGirl Baby Lawyer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 239	Corral Placement My bib is 5285, which puts me solidly in C. My proof of time was a 1:06 10K. If I bring proof of time from an under 1 hour 10K, is there any way to tell if that would get me into B? I'm curious if anyone is near the cut off and could let me know their time. The 1:06 time was based on a race that clocked in at 6.5 miles on all of our GPSs and was quite hilly, so it's not out of the realm of possibilities that I could get in at an hour. I'm mostly just worried about tripping over a bunch of people who run 1 mile and then walk the rest of the course (which is totally fine if that is your thing, but it causes me some road rage, hehe). Also, my run partner will be moving back from A to join me wherever I land. __________________ "Grown Ups" at Land/Sea 1/16/08-1/24/08 Trip Report Jan 2008 POR / Disney Wonder, DL 1995 (Indiana Jones Opening), 2000 (Magic Music Days Performer), 2004

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Reep Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 334	Black tanks aren't so bad. Remember the first few miles are in the dark. The sun usually rises around the 4-mile mark or so, but then it is low (if there is no marine layer blocking it. For miles 9-13.1 it is really at your back, and only one year it was hot. It depends on how long you are out there for. I might wear a black tank, but it is one that breathes well and I'm not worried about it absorbing too much heat. OTOH, I might decide at the last minute to wear my green Peter Pan out fit. I made if from synthetic fabric so it really isn't too bad to run in. I'm planning on bringing it, but probably a low likelihood I will wear it at this race. It is definitely making it for the second half of the 2013 Goofy Challenge though.

07-31-2012, 03:32 PM	#559
GeorgeAndDiana Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 110	Sorry if this was posted, I saw a few asking and I printed this one out and posted it in my work cubicle for motivation Look forward to meeting some or all of you! -George

07-31-2012, 05:48 PM	#562
Reep Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 334	I'm going to end up racing it this year, but if somehow I ended up injured, or unable to race, I was thinking of doing a 3D Mater costume--maybe with him going backward. Would have been very fun.

07-31-2012, 07:36 PM	#564
OregonGirl I'm almost always either on-location, in the sound stage or in the editing suite. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 262	Hi Run2Relax! (Your name escapes me) TMC, also nice to see you! Familiar names are always fun. So, I just signed up DH for a Gold Cheer Squad, mostly for the 1day1park ticket, and I went ahead and got myself a discounted 1day1park ticket, and so now the plan is to visit California Adventure after the Expo on Saturday! I have a question though!!! GetTravel sells shuttle transportation to and from LAX, and I think I should get it, but their pickup policy is "At the Expo" - well of course I will need them before the stupid expo but I don't want to pay $22 in shipping. Does anyone know the best ways to get from LAX to a Disney Good Neighbor hotel? I think I already asked this but I can't find it on the thread. Should I buy SOMETHING ahead of time, or can I just worry about it once we arrive in LAX? I think a rental car and taxi is out, so I just need to know my shuttle options. Thanks in advance! Another question!!! Our flight on Sunday leaves at 7 PM. Any ideas for what we should do between the run and when we have to leave for LAX (I am assuming 5:00 PM) Should I spend another $142 for 1day1park tickets to Disneyland Magic Kingdom? We could instead shop at downtown Disney but we might finish with time to spare. Any restaurants we should try? I'm I over thinking how much free time I am actually going to have? Maybe I should just plan on a nap? Can we eat at a restaurant inside a Disney resort without being a guest? Remember we won't have a car so we can't go out of the immediate area. Thanks all! -- Carey _____________ FOLLOW MY 'DISNEYLAND HALF MARATHON' & 'DISNEYWORLD MAYBE-BABY CHRISTMAS' PRE-TRIP REPORTS!

07-31-2012, 08:55 PM	#570
MightyDuck001 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 374	On the black tank top(ic)... I've been wearing one all summer that I looove. It was really expensive, but it's a Lululemon scoop neck tank, the racer back is actually more like a mesh... All summer I've been wearing it with my minnie mouse polka dot skirt (I run everyday in a costume!) and it dries quickly and has been pretty light. On the topic of the expo, when is a good time to go? I'm flying in Thursday night, so I'm thinking I'll go when it opens on Friday, will it be less busy then? I mean, I have to get my I did it t-shirt (how much do they go for?), get my picture in front of the castle cutout thing, oogle the wine and dine medal... I got an email from runDisney about the race and literally jumped up and down yelling "I'm doing it! Mickey, here I come!" And if anyone wants to post costume pictures I'd love to see them... A friend asked if I just run so I can wear a costume, I said, "nothing else gets me to go further than a 10k!"