DLR Half Marathon 2010

[FireDancer]

I went on a trip to the UK in October 2008 to see Manchester United play.

Not to ignore the rest of the thread (congratulations by the way) but I hope you saw a winner. The closest thing I've got was that I watched the Champions League final win over Chelsea from a restaurant on the Campo in Siena Italy.

Ok, sorry for the tangent. Back to your regularly scheduled program.

 

[kirkson]

Hi.

I just signed up for the Disneyland 1/2. I'm excited and scared. I am not a runner at all but I figure I have months to train. For the past 4 years I have wanted to do this but things always come up and I have decided that 2010 is my year and I am doing things for ME!

I have never run anything in my life but I am determined to at least jog this 1/2 Marathon.

Does anyone have any sort of training guide that would be good to use because I don't even know where to begin besides just going out and running. I want to find some sort of program that will build up my distance gradually.

If all goes well with this 1/2 them my goal is to run the L.A. Marathon in 2011 in honor of turning 30. Yikes! Lol.

Congrats! Did my first 1/2 at DL last September and it was a great experience. Definitely running it again in 2010. First, I have the Pasadena Half in <gulp> 6 weeks!

A GREAT, and best of all FREE, guide for all things running is available here: http://www.halhigdon.com

Check out the training schedules for the 1/2 marathon, they are easy to follow, and I can tell you first hand, they do work. Good luck, see you out there!

 

[RENThead09]

Moto. You can do it. You timing is perfect. Get either of the plan mentioned and lay it out on a calendar. Then add a week or 2 for extra time. I would put a 5K or 10K race at that point to goive you smaller targets to shoot for on the way. The actual half is a blast.

Fire...I have been over to OT 4 times and have seen some wins and some losses. It is the most amazing place in the universe to watch a game and the artist they call ROOOOOOONEY!!!! And the Reds keep marching on On ON!

 

[RENThead09]

Ok. Now that the first disney race of the year is out of the way. I just want to say... SEVEN and a HALF MONTHS LEFT UNTIL THE DL HALF. Wooo Hoooo. I am a little (OK a lot) sore today after the marathon yesterday. But I am sooo excited to focus on the amazing Disneyland half. WDW is nice but it doesn't have the magic of the original park. Happy running everyone and let us know the good, the bad, and the magic of your training.

 

[mandac]

Does anyone know how close to capacity the DL 1/2 is? I am planning on signing up, but hate to do it too early because plans change so easily.

Does Disney ever have promotion codes or anything to lower the price. It is a bit expensive for DH and I to do this race, but I had so much fun last year!

 

[RENThead09]

Last year I saw two different codes floating around. I think the one I used was DLR2009 and it was 15 or 20 bucks off. Haven't seen anything for this year.

When I get back to vegas I will take a look and see when registration filled for last year.

Not sure how this being the 5th anniversary will effect it.

 

[kirkson]

Does anyone know how close to capacity the DL 1/2 is? I am planning on signing up, but hate to do it too early because plans change so easily.

Does Disney ever have promotion codes or anything to lower the price. It is a bit expensive for DH and I to do this race, but I had so much fun last year!

I seem to recall it filling up in early summer last year. I signed up sometime in March last year and it closed well after that. So, you have some time. Once it starts to approach capacity, they do list the percentage of capacity, so once it hits 80 or 90%, make sure you get in ASAP if you haven't already.

 

[mandac]

Thanks. I should probably just sign up and start really planning on it. I don't know why I am waiting to save $10 or $15. I am doing a half in Palm Springs on Valentines day, maybe I will sign up after that.

It was so much fun, I don't want to miss it!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Thanks. I should probably just sign up and start really planning on it. I don't know why I am waiting to save $10 or $15. I am doing a half in Palm Springs on Valentines day, maybe I will sign up after that.

It was so much fun, I don't want to miss it!

A question for those who have done the DL 1/2 before, do you really have time to stop and take pictures with the characters? And what about the camera? Do you wear a fanny pack?

 

[lap3]

A question for those who have done the DL 1/2 before, do you really have time to stop and take pictures with the characters? And what about the camera? Do you wear a fanny pack?

Although I've never done it, my DW has taken pictures with the characters. I don't think you should bring along a DSLR but a P&S will do just fine. She uses a Spibelt and it works just fine for her.

 

[jmasgat]

I'm thinking of trying to do this one this year. I haven't signed up, but I booked a hotel already...just in case. Now have to try to break it to DH....!

As for training plans...I used the Higdon beginner one to do my first half last year at Disney. Worked out fine for me.

Maura

 

[tiberius]

I'm thinking of trying to do this one this year. I haven't signed up, but I booked a hotel already...just in case. Now have to try to break it to DH....!

Maura

I almost rolled out of my chair, Maura, because I'm still trying to break this to DW....!!! At least I'm not on my own getting into these situations. Good luck!

 

[Kira G.]

I've been gradually working on my DH! I think we're about halfway there!

 

[joan4mickey]

I want to get my Coast to Coast this year. so...you think booking a hotel now is a good plan? I guess if a better deal comes along once could jump on that.

 

[mandac]

I didn't take my camera and I was sad about that. There were lots of things to take fun pictures of. I was far enough back in the pack that my time didn't matter, but it was my first half, and I took it very seriously.

I saw a lot of point and shoot cameras. I am going to figure out how to bring one this year. I don't know if I will stop and pose, since I am usually running by myself, so no partner to take my picture, but I would still like some photos of the race.

 

[Kira G.]

Joan: I booked a hotel for a client in July for the DL Half, so I don't think you are in any danger of not finding a room. However, if you want to take care of it now you can almost always apply a code to an existing reservation if a deal comes out. You can pm me if you have questions!

 

[Padstack]

I didn't take my camera and I was sad about that. There were lots of things to take fun pictures of. I was far enough back in the pack that my time didn't matter, but it was my first half, and I took it very seriously.

I saw a lot of point and shoot cameras. I am going to figure out how to bring one this year. I don't know if I will stop and pose, since I am usually running by myself, so no partner to take my picture, but I would still like some photos of the race.

If you are talking about pics with the characters, then they will have a CM with them that will take the pics for you. Then out on the course are the ASI photographers.

I had my camera pouch attached to my hydration belt.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Although I've never done it, my DW has taken pictures with the characters. I don't think you should bring along a DSLR but a P&S will do just fine. She uses a Spibelt and it works just fine for her.

I had to look up Spibelt. I think I'll order one.

I didn't take my camera and I was sad about that. There were lots of things to take fun pictures of. I was far enough back in the pack that my time didn't matter, but it was my first half, and I took it very seriously.

I saw a lot of point and shoot cameras. I am going to figure out how to bring one this year. I don't know if I will stop and pose, since I am usually running by myself, so no partner to take my picture, but I would still like some photos of the race.

I was just wondering about the time it would take to stop. Like I said before I don't run so I didn't know if there would be time to stop for pictures or if I should just keep running to finish in time.

 

[escape]

I think I'm going to go this year. Dangle a special medal in front of me and my eyes light up. Same thing with the Goofy for 2010. It's all about the medal, isn't it?

 

[dsnyfan21]

Susie: I am in again! 5th year medal and another coast to coast to add to my collection! whoo hoo!

-Tracy