Half-marathon ???s

[CDoobee]

If anyone can answer my questions, I'd greatly appreciate it!

1. I just visited the official Disney marathon site and noticed that it said if you registered for the half-marathon online you would receive monthly email updates?? I registered many months ago (February, maybe?), but I haven't received any of these emails. Is anyone else getting them?

2. I know you have to walk at a 16 minute/mile pace. Is this an average or can you never fall below this pace? Like if you slow down for a short time, can you then jog to make it up?

3. How do you get from your resort to the race site, if you don't have a car? I'll most likely be staying at Pop Century.

4. How do you go 3 1/2 hours without having to go to the bathroom?

I'm sure I'll think of many more questions later!

Thanks!

Debbie

 

[ohMom]

i think I may be able to answer some of your questions - at least i'll try and i'm sure some wiser WISHer will correct me if i'm wrong. I haven't done a run at WDW before

1) yes i've been receiving the monthly emails. maybe your email account blocks it out as junk mail?

2) you can vary your pace, that's natural anyhow. and yes you can jog if you see the 'sweepers' coming and want to get far enough ahead that you aren't swept. you can jog for 4 mins at the start of each mile to gain some ground, anything that works for you!

3) WDW will be running buses for us

4) there will be port-a-potties along the course! along with water stops - i'm assuming but that is standard in events like this

 

[CDoobee]

Thanks, ohMom!

1. I always check my Bulk (junk) mail before deleting, so I guess I just haven't been receiving it. I'll have to go back to that site and see if there is a place to email them about it.

2. I was hoping that was the case, but was afraid it wouldn't be!

3. I thought so about that too, but wasn't sure. It's good to hear it from someone else.

4. I guess the best bet is to wear stretchy shorts to be able to get in and out of those port-a-potties quickly! Then maybe run to catch up?

Thanks again!

Debbie