Being swept

[miabellarose]

So, I am training to do my first 1/2 marathon at Disney in January. I know that you have to maintain a pace of 16min/mile so you don't get swept. Does the time clock start when the last person crosses the start line? the last group? the 1st person? If you could help me, I would greatly appreciate it. I'm worried about being swept.

 

[ksoehrlein]

I'll be there for my first half as well! From what I understand, the sweep points are based on the time of the very last person to cross the start line. Good luck with your training!

 

[dsnyfan21]

I think it is everyone's fear!! People even dream of brooms chasing them.

Time for the sweepers started when the last person crosses the start line. So if you start a bit up from that, then you get a bit of a cushion.

Stop by the weekly thread and let us know how your doing. That is where everyone chats about there training - good, bad, indifferent and whatever else.

GOod luck.
Tracy

 

[miabellarose]

Thank you for your quick reply. That eases my mind, especially knowing that I'll have a little cushion.

 

[ksoehrlein]

I think it is everyone's fear!! People even dream of brooms chasing them.

Do you think those brooms look anything like the mops in the Sorcerer's Apprentice from Fantasia?

 

[dsnyfan21]

I think so, When I did have a dream about them they did look like the brooms from Fantasia and more than that from Mickey's Philharmagic!!