In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[cantwaitvaca09]

I like early Sept. We wete there late Sept and it was steamy
So labor day is Monday do we fly out Tuesday? Or the following week
whats better travel sunday to sunday or like a midweek to midweek

i will try big barf mnt. again but u guys go to thr back and ill ho to the
middle

 

[HockeyKat]

Jo, sorry you guys are sickies too. I don't think I've ever been sick this long. BAD cough, today is day 7. I haven't run for over a week and I'm not even getting better. I've had people tell me they had this cough virus and it lasted 2-3 weeks. My 4 mile race in 2 weeks is out, I was just up to 3 miles, I don't think I could do it, maybe if I started back up training today, but that's not happening. I'm sure I've lost some of my training already as well. It's going to be like starting back over at the beginning by the time I can run again.

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Kat, your training plan looks busy! How do you do with running back to back days? I can't seem to do it, I'm usually sore the following day after even a short run (but I'm a beginner, so that's probably why)

Hope you feel better soon! I hate being sick. I had a cold earlier in the year where the cough lasted for almost 2 weeks, too.

Now that I look a that, I will probably switch up rest and running days where they are back to back, actually. The training plan I downloaded had me running 3 shorts and a long, and I am taking that 4th run day as xtraining, so it left a few back to backs when I modified.

Also, I failed to mention that I am going to try to keep at least 1:1 (run 1 min, walk 1 min) intervals in all training runs, including long. It might be a slow run and slow walk but I prefer that interval to anything else. Short runs may eventually become 2:1 (run 2 min, walk 1 min).

 

[HockeyKat]

EARLY September is a good time, but that secret is out, so lots of folks have started coming down then. But if you really get there right after Labor Day, it is good. But yes, it will be STEAMY.

The absolute best time to go in terms of crowds is early January. From about the 5th on. EMPTY. But of course, the weather is not guaranteed. It can be cold. Florida cold, not Chicago cold. But still, if it is cold that would mean no pool time. Of course park touring in those temps is lovely.

I love early November. You can still catch the tail end of food and wine, the humidity is gone, but you will still get good pool weather, and crowds are manageable. Not as low as early January, but with minimal planning you can hit everything without waiting.
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Thoughts on where to stay coming up.

We have gone the first week (Labor Day week) in September from 2006-2010. Last year's trip made us decide to move ours to Nov 7-12. It was HOT HOT, and every year has been more crowded.

Our other time to go is the last week in Jan. The 3rd week is MLK day and is to be *avoided* at all costs.


I will defer to E on lodging, as I have never stayed at WDW with young children.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I like early Sept. We wete there late Sept and it was steamy
So labor day is Monday do we fly out Tuesday? Or the following week
whats better travel sunday to sunday or like a midweek to midweek

i will try big barf mnt. again but u guys go to thr back and ill ho to the
middle

I know this sounds silly, but do you know what order you want to do your park days? I plan my arrival day by what day is best for MK since my dd MUST go there first! So, best case scenario we would arrive on a Monday, settle in, do DTD, and then do RD on Tuesday at MK. Tuesday's really are the best days for MK (I'm really hoping lots of people don't read this thread, I would like to keep this tidbit to myself! ) and we went in October and the crowds were SO low on our MK Tuesday as well!

I'm a real believer in best-park-days. When we went on our first trip in September, we went to all the EMH morning hours b/c that's what my friend taking us wanted to do. I was amazed that when we went in mid-October (which I was told was busier) that the parks were LESS busy than our September trip and I realized it was b/c I chose the best park days for that trip and avoided EMH mornings. I think it makes a difference! W, F, and Sun aren't too bad at MK either, so I would plan around that on which days you want to do first/last, etc. on your trip!

I know, sorry you asked now, right?

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

So now u have me thinking. mid oct. Would November still be hot to swim?

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

So now u have me thinking. mid oct. Would November still be hot to swim?

Yep, I think so! Nice weather in November! There's a week in there that has reports of being really low crowds as well, it will be the week between veterans day week and Thanksgiving week, I think this year it's the week of the 14th or something. Veterans week can be busy as well as Thanksgiving, but that week in between is supposed to be good!

 

[HockeyKat]

Yep, I think so! Nice weather in November! There's a week in there that has reports of being really low crowds as well, it will be the week between veterans day week and Thanksgiving week, I think this year it's the week of the 14th or something. Veterans week can be busy as well as Thanksgiving, but that week in between is supposed to be good!

We are going Veteran's Day week, I guess. Bleah. I didn't think about that when we booked it.

That is the last week of F&W, though, and the week before is Halloween. I am not sure which will be worse for crowds, Halloween or Veteran's day.... it's probably too late for us to change anyhow and still keep BWV.

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

We are going Veteran's Day week, I guess. Bleah. I didn't think about that when we booked it.

That is the last week of F&W, though, and the week before is Halloween. I am not sure which will be worse for crowds, Halloween or Veteran's day.... it's probably too late for us to change anyhow and still keep BWV.

I've heard it's not really that bad, some people say they don't think Veterans Day it effects (affects? ***?) crowds much at all, so I wouldn't worry about it! I'm sort of a nitpick about the "perfect dates" and this year I'm going the first week of October, which I think will be busy b/c people will overflow into Oct. for the last week of free dining and first week of Food & Wine... but it's pretty hard to pick the perfect dates anyway, and I think touring plans and best park days are almost as important as the dates, so that helps too.

I'm really not obsessed about this...really!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

WOW, it put stars in my post when I put a W and a T and an F??? I guess it's still kind of cursing, even in letter form now. My bad.

 

[3DisneyKids]

WOW! I already got a response back from RunDisney about the error in my chip time. They are going back and fixing it and they will have my accurate results posted within a week. Yay!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

yay E, glad they responded so fast.
While u had them on the phone did u ask about our shirts? Ha ha

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi Everyone!

E - Im here! I swear that the hours in the day are getting less and less

Work is still majorly busy, but that is good right! Even though I seem to be losing hours in the day I AM managing to get my runs in. I thought that they would be the first thing I dropped but nope, need to run!
E - I think it was you who has said it before - everyone has time to exercise, you just have to fit it in. Well at the minute I am managing to do it, whether it is early in the morning, later at night or at the weekend. Who would have thought it!

*Reading back what Ive written makes it sound like I am running every day - Im not, im still doing the C25K and running 3 times a week

Karen - Sorry you have been so sick

Jo - Hope the dog is ok

Kat, Nancy, Ronda, Meg, Paula, EE, Amy, Rob, Lisa, Everyone - Hi

 

[3DisneyKids]

Woo Hoo! Registration for the Wine & Dine Half just opened. And Nancy! It's before Columbus Day this year !

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

September 30 – October 1, 2011



Imagine running through the Disney Parks – at night! You’ll race under the stars and enjoy world class Disney entertainment all along the way. The highlight of your dream run? A special Epcot afterparty!

RUN

Make sure you reserve your spot in the half marathon or half marathon relay before April 17, 2011 to save on the entry fees. The 5K will be held at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park on Saturday, October 1 at 7:00 a.m. and the Kids’ Races will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.



DRINK

The finish line will be located in the Epcot® parking lot and only steps away runners (21 years old or older) will have the opportunity to enjoy their first beer in the finish line beer garden. The new finish line location will include an expanded bag claim and changing area so you can get ready for the runner’s night out.



EAT

We know why you run… to eat! In addition to the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival’s 25 international marketplace kiosks along World Showcase, there will be 20 more dining locations available throughout the park to redeem your "taste" included with your race registration.


FUN
Run to the fun! The Finish Line Party will include select attractions along World Showcase and inside Future World like Soarin’, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Maelstrom water adventure in the Norway Pavilion and more. Live entertainment and character meet & greets will take place throughout the evening. Friends and family will be able to purchase spectator tickets to the Finish Line Party in April, but availability will be very limited. Stay tuned for updates on party tickets and race details at rundisney.com/winedinerun.



Registration is now open for the Half Marathon, Relay, 5K, and Kids’ Races! Register for your dream run today! Check out the latest news on the run full of drinking, eating and fun…

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

That sounds like fun.
But I could not come down again this year, and that's DD bday weekend

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Labor Day to Thanksgiving is pretty much out for me.

Unless I quit my job

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I've been checking every day to see when they would open up the 5K info! Finally! BUT...OMG, it's through AK this year??? No MK? I've been visualizing running down mainstreet and everybody dressed in Halloween costumes. Boo. Hiss. Looks like they changed it this year and I'll have to wait for the Princess for that Mainstreet run. Here's what it says:

Run a fun-filled 5K that the whole family can enjoy. There's something for everyone at the Family Fun Run 5K, where adults, teens and tweens can be a part of this official Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend event. Experience a 5K course that winds through Disney’s Animal Kingdom® with an unforgettable finish!

Huh. I'm guessing the medallion won't be a pumpkin mickey head than either? Yes, all about the bling, even with a 5K.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I ran thru AK when I did the Mickey full marathon. Yes, there is something special about running down Main St in Magic Kingdom, but I enjoyed the run thru AK a lot! My perspective may have been skewed by fatigue, but I think the pathways we ran thru AK were wider and definitely shadier (important to me at the time. It was HOT! ). I think you'll like it if you decide to do it.

Raining buckets here again. Gym, work, sew. Repeat until I finish. Or, go crazy! Whichever comes first

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Nancy, HUGS TO YOU
What would happen next year if you said you could only HELP someone else sew???

Jillian DVD done, Now on to shower and clean.


Happy Friday All

One more question for my 2012 planning, I got that early Sept is bad,
I would rather not go in Nov. SO what wold be better 2md week of sept, before food and wine, (F&W does not mean much to me when we are there with the kids) or 2nd week of Oct after Columus day?

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Oh God. Not Thin Mints. Don't mention Thin Mints to Liz. What was it that she called them?!? The Devil's Minions! That's it!

3 Thin Mints is 3 WW pts! They are totally the best of the GS cookies to eat. We are in the process of delivering all of ours now!

I've heard it's not really that bad, some people say they don't think Veterans Day it effects (affects? ***?) crowds much at all, so I wouldn't worry about it! I'm sort of a nitpick about the "perfect dates" and this year I'm going the first week of October, which I think will be busy b/c people will overflow into Oct. for the last week of free dining and first week of Food & Wine... but it's pretty hard to pick the perfect dates anyway, and I think touring plans and best park days are almost as important as the dates, so that helps too.

No perfect dates, IMO. BTW, it's affects. The effect of the holiday affects the crowd levels. That's my sentence to keep them straight. Former book editor, but I don't judge and I never proof read my stuff online.

I would do the Wine and Dine 5k but not the half. One a year is enough right now.

 

[HockeyKat]

3 Thin Mints is 3 WW pts! They are totally the best of the GS cookies to eat. We are in the process of delivering all of ours now!




No perfect dates, IMO. BTW, it's affects. The effect of the holiday affects the crowd levels. That's my sentence to keep them straight. Former book editor, but I don't judge and I never proof read my stuff online.

I would do the Wine and Dine 5k but not the half. One a year is enough right now.

I have 2 thin mints for 80 cals. I keep them in the freezer and consider them a good end-of-night treat as the mint taste makes me not want anything else.

I would do W&D Half. Micki and I are considering it actually. I need a fall half but have been looking for something a bit cheaper. Unfortunately I have plans for Oct 29, Nov 6, Nov 13, all of which have great ones within a reasonable distance.

They let her defer her Princess 2011 registration to 2012.