2010 Disneyland Half Registration !!!FULL!!! !!5k NOW FULL!! !!Kids Races NOW FULL!!

[kim3339]

2013 will be the 20th anniversary of the full at WDW, so there will be special medals, shirts etc. That is when I am planning to go for my first full!

Great info to throw out! I didn't even think about that. I will definitely have to save money to run that race. That is going to be a fuuuuun week! Maybe my 1st Goofy!!

 

[escape]

Speaking of anniversaries.....

2012 is the 15th anniversary of the Donald (half)

2013 is the 20th anniversary of the Mickey (full)

2015 is the 10th anniversary of the Goofy (both)


My first half was in 2007, the 10th anniversary of the Donald. There was no special medal for that race. That was probably before they (Disney) realized that they could offer a special medal to attract more people (and jack up the prices at the same time).

Shelby, I did my first full in 2008 - a year after my first half. You can do it, you have time to train. Marathon weekend is really a lot of fun. There will be a lot of us in green supporting you around the course - your own fan club.

 

[kim3339]

Speaking of anniversaries.....
This is probably before they (Disney) realized that they could offer a special medal to attract more people (and jack up the prices at the same time).

That is so true!

 

[joan4mickey]

Thanks for all that anniversary info. I'll keep it mind, but I'll let you in on a secret...I'll be 50 for the 1/12 WDW race, so I'm thinking it will be my year.

 

[escape]

Thanks for all that anniversary info. I'll keep it mind, but I'll let you in on a secret...I'll be 50 for the 1/12 WDW race, so I'm thinking it will be my year.

Well, what a way to celebrate! Are you going to go for Goofy?

 

[joan4mickey]

Well, what a way to celebrate! Are you going to go for Goofy?

NO! The full will be enough for me. I'm still trying to wrap my head around a 20 mile LR. But I am getting some "I will do it too" from my "kids".

I'm pretty excited about the CTC. Just a few more LR's. I also get to travel north after the run and visit my Dad, Brother, cousins, grandfather etc.

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Speaking of anniversaries.....

2012 is the 15th anniversary of the Donald (half)

2013 is the 20th anniversary of the Mickey (full)

2015 is the 10th anniversary of the Goofy (both)


My first half was in 2007, the 10th anniversary of the Donald. There was no special medal for that race. That was probably before they (Disney) realized that they could offer a special medal to attract more people (and jack up the prices at the same time).

Shelby, I did my first full in 2008 - a year after my first half. You can do it, you have time to train. Marathon weekend is really a lot of fun. There will be a lot of us in green supporting you around the course - your own fan club.

The full would be a little less than a year after my first half. The Hal Higdon plan seems pretty doable. It was a bit daunting to write those mileage amounts in my planner for the specific days. So, I am going to go for it and hopefully can move afterwards. I will try to take it easy (kind of like I did at the Princess) during this race so that I can pick up with my training when I return to Georgia.

I can't wait to see the differences between the Princess, Disneyland Half and the WDW Marathon! Thanks for the encouragement everyone.

 

[Padstack]

The Kids Races are now sold-out.

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Yikes! We are a month out now!! I have been focusing on hill training on the treadmill (I know there aren't many hills or inclines with Disney races) because I really love the challenge of it. I can't find anything regarding if this is good to do or not, but if anyone has any tips, please let me know.

I know that there are a lot of veterans with this race, so any last minute tips? Things you wish you focused on a month out? I just hope to be able to finish, be able to walk through the parks afterward, and get on the plane going back without being stiff and sore!

 

[cewait]

Yikes! We are a month out now!! I have been focusing on hill training on the treadmill (I know there aren't many hills or inclines with Disney races) because I really love the challenge of it. I can't find anything regarding if this is good to do or not, but if anyone has any tips, please let me know.

I know that there are a lot of veterans with this race, so any last minute tips? Things you wish you focused on a month out? I just hope to be able to finish, be able to walk through the parks afterward, and get on the plane going back without being stiff and sore!

Keep focused on the hils as it will increase speed on your midweek work. Keep your remaining long runs fairly flat. You want to make sure the stabilizer muscles are ready for a constnat pounding from a flat course. The only real incline I remember was coming out of the stretch along the river bed.

 

[Padstack]

Yikes! We are a month out now!! I have been focusing on hill training on the treadmill (I know there aren't many hills or inclines with Disney races) because I really love the challenge of it. I can't find anything regarding if this is good to do or not, but if anyone has any tips, please let me know.

I know that there are a lot of veterans with this race, so any last minute tips? Things you wish you focused on a month out? I just hope to be able to finish, be able to walk through the parks afterward, and get on the plane going back without being stiff and sore!

Hill training will strengthen your legs, but be carefull not to overdo it. Once a week should be enough. At this point, I only do it once every other week. Other than the hill coming out of the wash, there is a decent hill as you run over the freeway on Ball Road. Really nothing to be too concerned about as the rest of the course is nice and flat.

 

[joan4mickey]

Workout complete for today. Speed drills on the TM.
I ordered a box dinner for Sunday for the WOC option.
My DS (17) has gone on my last two long runs...that's just not going to work. Our pace is way to fast. but then he would like to see his old mom run a sub 2 hour half-not going to happen

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Keep focused on the hils as it will increase speed on your midweek work. Keep your remaining long runs fairly flat. You want to make sure the stabilizer muscles are ready for a constnat pounding from a flat course. The only real incline I remember was coming out of the stretch along the river bed.

Thanks Charles! I did a 10 mile run today with no incline and it is amazing how much easier that was after sticking with the hill programs. So, for now on I will do the long runs without the incline and the short runs with it. Still following your fluid intake guidelines and its working like a charm!! Thank you so much for all your advice. So helpful!!

 

[goofyinohio]

Hey Disneyland Gang!!!!

Not sure if anyone saw this, but the Program and Waiver's are now available. Woo Hoo it's getting so close!!!


Program

http://adisneyworldsports.disney.go...s/endurance/dlhm/images/DLprogram10online.pdf

Waiver

http://www.trackshack.com/disneysports/dl10w/dlverify.php

Chris

 

[jmasgat]

Thanks, Chris!

For all you Galloway fans, I see he will be speaking at the expo.

And does anyone know if spectators can go inside Angel Stadium?

Maura

 

[stenogoddess]

Chris: Thanks for posting this!

Can I ask how everyone else is getting from the airport out to DL? Somehow we've never traveld somewhere without our car before, and at our age too?! It's kinda funny actually. Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated!

 

[CaliBanana]

Chris: Thanks for posting this!

Can I ask how everyone else is getting from the airport out to DL? Somehow we've never traveld somewhere without our car before, and at our age too?! It's kinda funny actually. Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated!

Hey Lauren, it depends on the airport but Disney has a shuttle that runs from (at a minimum SNA- Orange County and LAX- Los Angeles) to the resort area hotels. I'm not sure of the cost. There are also local independent shuttles you can pick up SuperShuttle and PrimeTime. Here are some discount coupons for the area if you decide to do a taxi (which I wouldn't necessarily recommend because you'll probably find other cheaper alternatives). And if you're coming with a big group you can probably hire a van for a pretty reasonable rate.

http://www.anaheimoc.org/Articles/Archive/Webpage10153.asp#shopping

 

[joan4mickey]

Thanks Chris!
Oh this makes it so real!
We were discussing transportation on another DL hlaf thread, and Maura put up some codes. I went with Super Shuttle from SNA for $17 roundtrip.

 

[jmasgat]

I'm renting a car. Got a great rate through Alamo/Costco. Will be heading to LA to see son, too, and I always like to have wheels. 4 days, $71 including tax.

Maura

 

[kim3339]

And does anyone know if spectators can go inside Angel Stadium?
Maura

I was looking at the program on the website and it listed Angels Stadium as spectator viewing from 6:45 - 9:20. (Spectator viewing is on page 17 of the program). Don't know if that is along the outside of teh stadium or in. I remember last year there were a ton of people inside the right field entrance. More than there had ever been. So they might have opened it up to spectators in addition to girl/boy scouts.


Has anyone looked at their waivers? I looked at mine and it doesn't have the corral letter this year. Just my bib #. Did anyone get a corral letter on theirs?