2007 Disneyland Half Marathon roster!

[thndrmatt]

Updated the roster, up to 15 now! Cheryl still hasn't gotten her packet although I got mine, strange...

What are you all doing for your last weekend pre-race? I'm gonna try a 10 miler on Sunday after doing an all day Urban Dare race on Saturday...

 

[1Robins]

My packet arrived today!!!

I have bib#1470. I did a 10 miler today and felt really good.

Happy running to everyone.

 

[lap3]

Mine arrived today, too! Woohoo!!!

I'm also doing a 10 miler this weekend but since I've got a triathlon the following weekend, I'm also doing some swimming as well.

 

[Lexxiefern]

I haven't received my packet yet. I changed my address the end of July so I hope that didn't mess anything up....The email I just received with the final instructions said to just go to runner's relations at the expo if it doesn't come.

I just got back from my final LR of 12 miles! I averaged 12 min/miles so that should put me around 2:40 for the half. I will be so excited if I can do that!

I am gonna try to run 4 times next week probably 3 - 4 miles and one 6 miler. What is everyone else planning to do? This is my first half, so I am new to all this.

Becky

 

[thndrmatt]

I'm just about packed, headed to the airport tonight. It'll be a week of fun in the sun in cali with DW and the 'rents as well as a couple warm up runs of 2-4 miles during the week for me after a last LR of 10 on Sun. Will still be posting from over there so keep spammin those updates!

 

[Hey Mickey]

wow, I can't believe its almost here already! I am definitely going to try to get in a 10-mile walk/run this weekend. Too bad the beautiful fall weather has left and we are back to hazy, hot and humid August here in New York. Anyone checked out the forecast for Anaheim Labor Day weekend?

For the record, I will be the bright green shirt a few yards in front of the sweeper van of shame. Haven't been able/motivated to get much training in since my father's death in June -- hoping this will kickstart me again so I can ramp it up for the WDW races (I better get serious or it will be seriously ugly). So all of you who get to the finish line in under 2 hours -- save some bananas, bagels, and gatorade for me!

Erica

 

[lap3]

I haven't received my packet yet. I changed my address the end of July so I hope that didn't mess anything up....The email I just received with the final instructions said to just go to runner's relations at the expo if it doesn't come.

I just got back from my final LR of 12 miles! I averaged 12 min/miles so that should put me around 2:40 for the half. I will be so excited if I can do that!

I am gonna try to run 4 times next week probably 3 - 4 miles and one 6 miler. What is everyone else planning to do? This is my first half, so I am new to all this.

Becky

Hey Becky,
Don't worry about it. I'm sure checking in should be fine. BTW, we'll probably be in the same corral! I hope to finish right around 2:30. I realize this is a no-no but I'll do one more LR this weekend just to be sure of my pace.

See everyone next weekend!

 

[thndrmatt]

Less than a week to go! Just got back from my last LR, a 10.3 miler from my parents house down to Torrance Beach, then up along Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Dockweiler Beach, and to Marina del Rey before I caught a ride home. Actually felt pretty solid throughout, tested my race outfit and also took gels at about 4.5 and 8.5 or so. Wasn't pushing it, but finished in what would have been about 2:09 HM pace. Pretty confident I'll beat last year's 2:06 with thousands of people running with me, but continuing to hope for under 2:00.

Was a gorgeous sunset out over the water as I ran along the bike path... Now it's just theme parking all week with DW, Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm, Sea World (military get in free) and then wrapping it up with DL and CA!

Anyone excited yet?

 

[lap3]

Hey Matt,
Are you from out here? I haven't followed too much of your posts so I don't know too much about you...sorry.

I did a no-no last weekend by doing an 11 mile run. I realize I should have been tapering off but I couldn't resist. All-in-all I felt good. I was tired but nothing out of the ordinary.

BTW, am I excited? Oh, yeah!!!

See you then!

 

[mkymsehi]

6 friends will be running together. Coming from Honolulu, Hawaii (3), Alameda, CA (2), and Emeryville, CA (1).

Gathering at Desert Inn & Suites.

Three of us ran the inaugural in 2007, and three are rookies.

Three of us will run the Honolulu Marathon in December.

Two of us will run the Goofy and a half Challenge in January, 2008.

Headed to Anaheim on Thursday! Can't wait to get there.

 

[ThePumpkinKing13]

Woah! Only three days til we leave for Anaheim. I am so excited.

 

[keenercam]

Good luck to all our WISH team members racing at DL this weekend! Have an absolutely fabulous time! And be sure to come back and do lots of trip reports!
GO, WISH TEAM!!!!

 

[Hey Mickey]

Yikes, I leave for Anaheim tomorrow! Better get packing...and find my WISH sleeveless shirt. I hear its hotter than heck there right now.

Do we have any finalized plans for a WISH gathering on Sunday? I don;t know if I am going to have any sort of regular internet access, but I will try to log on to check. Otherwise, I may have to PM someone with my cell phone number to get the details.... any volunteers?

M-I-C...see you REAL soon!


Erica

 

[lap3]

Erica,
You're right! It's hot today and supposed to be getting warmer as the week progresses. So, make sure you and everyone hydrates themselves plenty! See you soon!

 

[sramille]

HOT??? I am so looking forward to Anaheim weather!

It was 85 degrees here this morning at 5:30AM and that was before the sun was up!

 

[Lexxiefern]

Ok, I totally chickened out! (Not on the half!!) I don't think I can leave my babies with a total stranger babysitter. So now my DH is NOT going to run the DL half and he will stay behind with the kiddos instead.

Soooo, if there is anyone out there who would like to run the DL half with a bib that will say "Mike" on it - I would be happy to give it to you. (Is this allowed???) I have already paid the fee and I would hate to waste it completely, so if this is possible and you know someone who wants to run, let me know!!

Becky

 

[Hey Mickey]

Got in last night, spent today in the park....not too crowded yet, but man was it hot. and humid, too, for So. Cal. Luckily, they seem to think the heat wave will break over the weekend -- high for Monday was predicted at 88 (versus the high of 98 today).

Very exciting driving down the street seeing all the street closing signs for Monday's race. Only a few more days!

Erica

 

[Kim10110]

hey guys, well im gonna leave here on sat morning. i am gonna land up walking the half due to some surgery which i guess when i check in hopefully i can just change corals?? i wont be wearing greeen this time bc i have my running clothes im used to but hopefully next time. good luck everyone!!!!!!!!!

 

[thndrmatt]

Tue was Universal Studios and half price tix to see Wicked, Wed was Knotts Berry Farm and a drive down to San Diego, Thur was Sea World and a drive back up, and finally today a rest day! The plan is DL tomorrow (Sat) as well as a stop by the expo to pick up our stuff and maybe grab one of those LE pins... Sunday will be a laze about day probably just stuffing ourselves on concierge food at the PP before heading over to DTD around 4pm to see who else is wearing flaming green... Then Monday morning is of course the race and then another day at Disney since we have to stay up late to catch our 1am flight out.

Today was possibly my last pre-race run, did a 3 miler of my old high school cross country course with lots of sandy hills, and still managed to avg about 9:20 per mile. Really have no idea how I'm going to feel come race morning, my 10 mile LR was more like 9:40 avg, so 9:10 avg seems somewhat unreasonable, but you never know!

Everyone flaunt your GREEN I know we will!

 

[thndrmatt]

Weather update:

Monday 3 Sep

Sunny High
93°F

Precip
10%

Wind: WSW 9 mph
Max. Humidity: 50%
UV Index: 10 Very High
Sunrise: 6:26 AM PT

Looks like contrary to last year we won't be running in the dark very long... Low temp for start looks like it will be around 70...