Official Castaway Cay 5K Thread - Page 13 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Mikeyto_96 · 09-19-2012, 09:41 PM

Is the entire route on pavement? I am wondering as I use a wheelchair and would love to participate.

PaDisneyCouple · 09-20-2012, 10:01 AM

It was last October when we did it: path to air strip, air strip, and bike loop. There were puddles in some spots along the bike loop.

KPOP · 09-20-2012, 10:14 AM

just ran it last month -
no certificate or medal, just the bib. t-shirts are sold out within an hour

gift shop, path,loop,serenity bay,path,loop, gift shop

have fun

mindelmouse · 09-20-2012, 11:23 AM

I did it 3 weeks ago...it was bike rental, path, airstrip, bike loop end of airstrip turn around the bike loop, path back to bike rental. I got a medal, a certificate, my bib and I bought the tshirt before I ran so I had one. Only had one size available.

gortman65 · 09-20-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mindelmouse

I did it 3 weeks ago...it was bike rental, path, airstrip, bike loop end of airstrip turn around the bike loop, path back to bike rental. I got a medal, a certificate, my bib and I bought the tshirt before I ran so I had one. Only had one size available.

What size did they have available?

Thanks!

Wendy&Grumpy · 09-20-2012, 07:04 PM

As a surprise for my family, I am secretly training for the 5K next month when we cruise on the Dream.

For all you runners out there - I have been training/running inside at 78 degrees - is 78 outside going to feel hotter?

sissy_ib · 09-20-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendy&Grumpy

As a surprise for my family, I am secretly training for the 5K next month when we cruise on the Dream.

For all you runners out there - I have been training/running inside at 78 degrees - is 78 outside going to feel hotter?

Yes. Don't be disipointed if you cant run as fast outside as you can inside.

Wendy&Grumpy · 09-20-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sissy_ib

Yes. Don't be disipointed if you cant run as fast outside as you can inside.

Thanks! I expected as much.

My goal is only to finish, not to win or even run fast. I have never run before in my life and am still not completely recovered from a herniated disc almost two years ago. I will be thrilled just to cross the finish line, even if it's walking.

indigodisney · 09-20-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendy&Grumpy

Thanks! I expected as much.

My goal is only to finish, not to win or even run fast. I have never run before in my life and am still not completely recovered from a herniated disc almost two years ago. I will be thrilled just to cross the finish line, even if it's walking.

What a great accomplishment! Good luck.

boogabuzz · 09-20-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wendy&Grumpy

Thanks! I expected as much.

My goal is only to finish, not to win or even run fast. I have never run before in my life and am still not completely recovered from a herniated disc almost two years ago. I will be thrilled just to cross the finish line, even if it's walking.

Starting is better than not starting. Finishing(walk or run finish) is the best!! I finished my first 5k back in May. Plan on doing this 5k as I plan on doing the Princess 1/2 in Feb. I live in Florida and I'll be honest...it's been pretty slow training over the summer. It is tough running in this heat. We've had a bit drier air lately so that helps. The humidity is what gets you. You can't hydrate enough. Just hydrate, and take frequent short walk breaks and you will do great!!

mindelmouse · 09-20-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gortman65

what size did they have available?

Thanks!

xl

Lake_Mary · 09-20-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wendy&Grumpy

As a surprise for my family, I am secretly training for the 5K next month when we cruise on the Dream.

For all you runners out there - I have been training/running inside at 78 degrees - is 78 outside going to feel hotter?

78 inside is nothing like anything you will feel in the Bahamas outside in mid-morning. I live in FL and was totally shocked by the heat, sun, and especially lack of shade on the CC 5k course.. In February, a mild month.

Please, don't let that discourage you. Just be prepared for your bodies reaction! You CAN
Finish.. be conscience of dehydration, remember to take it slower for the increased heat, and have FUN! All that matters is crossing the finish line. You don't want to ruin your CC day by burning out in a run.

Good luck!! You Can Finish!

su_A_ve · 09-20-2012, 09:36 PM

Many walk it or finish walking. Don't be discouraged!

pacurn · 09-21-2012, 04:27 AM

Finished dead last beats did not finish, which is so much better than did not race.

My goal for the castaway (my first 5K) was anything under 45 min.

Good luck

mindelmouse · 09-21-2012, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by su_A_ve

Many walk it or finish walking. Don't be discouraged!

My DH and I walked it and it was hard. I finished 2nd to last and he finished last and you know what? Who cares. We finished.

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09-20-2012, 10:14 AM	#183
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09-20-2012, 11:23 AM	#184
mindelmouse Rabid Disnoid's Spouse Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hillsborough NJ Posts: 2,037	I did it 3 weeks ago...it was bike rental, path, airstrip, bike loop end of airstrip turn around the bike loop, path back to bike rental. I got a medal, a certificate, my bib and I bought the tshirt before I ran so I had one. Only had one size available. __________________ Me DH DD DS , many WDW trips before 1998 WDW - Oct 2000 - offsite, WDW August 2002 - All star music resort, ,WDW Port Orleans, WDW May 2006 Old Key West, WDW Nov 2007 offsite, DCL Magic 11/1/08, MNSSHP 10/31/09, DCL Magic in the Med 8/18/2010, Wonder to Alaska 8/23/2011, NYC to nowhere 6/15/2012, NYC to Bahamas 8/25/2012, 9/30/2012 Dream Cruise, Magic to Greece 6/15/2013, Fantasy Eastern Caribbean 8/23/2014

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09-21-2012, 04:27 AM	#194
pacurn Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 74	Finished dead last beats did not finish, which is so much better than did not race. My goal for the castaway (my first 5K) was anything under 45 min. Good luck

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