Does anyone know if the race retreat sells out?
I cannot decide if I want to do both or just Princess. I know I do not need it for the 10k but if I get an extra commemorative item I might just do it. I know the price doesn't justify what I get but........
Hey all!
I wish I would have looked at this message board PRIOR to registering today.
I'm a Disney Visa holder and I didn't get any notification about registering early or getting a discount with my card. BOO! How did you all know about that?
This will be my first Disney race and my 3rd Half. Doing the GSC for my 40th birthday!
A few questions for those of you that have done these races before...
What's the weather like at 5am on a Sunday in February. I'm in KS and here it's like frozen tundra! LOL!
Does anyone know if there are people that make sweat/head bands that are princess themed?
Lastly I've had a terrible time finding the host resorts for the PHM. Can anyone point me to a link or enlighten me?
Thanks so much!!
Gretchen in Ks.
I use Bondi bands as my face and hair sweat like a pig....Bondi bands are great I have a princess one in pink!YAY!! Glad to hear this! I first learned of Sweaty Bands at this year's Princess Expo...they are amazing! I have not tried BondiBands, but I have been very pleased with my SweatyBands.
2013 was humid! We did the 5K...@ 3:45am on race morning it was 62 degrees
valeriejp said:Did both 2012 and 2013. 2012 was cool, maybe 50's, once I got moving and warmed up, I was fine with a tank, but I get really warm running. Was gray and cloudy, and even misted a little. 2013 was much warmer, probably high 70's to low 80's once the sun came up, and a bit humid, but also overcast. So who knows what we'll get for GSC!
If they don't offer much of a room discount or discount on tickets, we're going to have to seriously look at staying off-site and maybe only getting a one day ticket to MK. It might actually be cheaper to get a rental car and stay off-site.
How is it for people staying off-site for the races? Is it difficult to drive there for the start of the race?
Also, if staying on-site, we won't get a rental car. I know they have buses to the race, but what about the expo? Is it easy to get from your resort to the expo or do you have to mess around with transferring buses?
Those of you that have stayed ON or Offsite for a RunDisney race, what was your experience?
I use the Jeff Galloway training program. If you have an iPhone, there's even an app! It is a run/walk method, but you can set the intervals to whatever you want it to be.
Hi Kate, trust me you are not the only novice here I'll be 59 in Sept feel better you're a kid
Yep Jeff Gallaway method for me too
Ruthie
My mom actually took in my TOT and a local unisex race shirt for me - just sewed a couple inches in from the side seams and chopped off the excess! Much better fitting... but the TOT shirt (same material as the EEC) is still uncomfortably hot and prickly.
I don't qualify as an expert, but the Galloway programs - from 5K through half-marathon plan - got me through this year's Princess Half!
My 44th birthday goal too!!
It may take a little while for your registration to show up online. I registered the other day and mine does show up in "upcoming" under my profile.
disneydreamkateC25K has lots of fans. I don't think you can go wrong with that plan, or any other for that matter. The key is to find one that fits your goal, your life style, your CURRENT level of fitness/training, and your motivation. And if you start a plan and it doesn't seem to work for you after a few weeks--change it. Most importantly at this stage, walk--don't run--to your nearest running store and get properly fitted for the right shoes. Good luck! I didn't start running til I was 49 and picked the dearly departed Minnie 15k as my very first race--with no running experience under my belt, I managed to train and finish in 4 months.
Congrats to all who have gotten in. Let the training begin!
Maura
If they don't offer much of a room discount or discount on tickets, we're going to have to seriously look at staying off-site and maybe only getting a one day ticket to MK. It might actually be cheaper to get a rental car and stay off-site.
How is it for people staying off-site for the races? Is it difficult to drive there for the start of the race?
Also, if staying on-site, we won't get a rental car. I know they have buses to the race, but what about the expo? Is it easy to get from your resort to the expo or do you have to mess around with transferring buses?
Those of you that have stayed ON or Offsite for a RunDisney race, what was your experience?
Can someone confirm for me if I am right...Is it possible to book a package now for February 2014? Do you have to provide your confirmation # or something similar to prove you are doing the PHM? How soon do the EP Resorts fill up? Sorry to ask so many questions. We really want to do BC this time around, and I don't want to be disappointed if they get full quickly.
Kate
I didn't make reservations with RD. I'm hoping for an AP discount, but general reservations had only a couple of standard rooms available at the Poly. If you know what you want and can handle a deposit now I'd call soon.
disneydreamkate said:Ugh. Okay. Thank you. Does anyone know if I can book a package as opposed to a Room Only? At this point I can probably afford the package down payment this week, but not Room!