Inaugural Disney Wine&Dine**1/2 Marathon** Post Race Discussion!

[FireDancer]

I would think that runner B would be allowed to start her/his race even if runner A was swept. RB'sST would be at G+L+S

RB'sST=runner B's start time
G=gun time
L=the time the last runner passes the start
S=sweep time which at 4.8 miles and a 16/mile pace would=76minutes and 48seconds

I am runner B. I will be using the chip time for the Goofy in Jan. If I can not start because DW sprains her ankle and can not complete her first section I just can't imagine Disney saying I can not complete my race. I would just start at RB'sST

DW just read this and does not agree because she said the race is a Relay Race. She is correct that it is a Relay Race but it is a Timed Relay Race and because there is a set end time for the first section I still think, wishing, the second runner will be allowed to start.

Actually if the first runner is swept I highly doubt the second can start. A relay isn't two separate races, it is one race run by two people. If either can't finish their portion then all of them haven't finished the race. No finish, no finisher's medal.

I am not sure yet how Disney is going to handle the exchange point. The only race I did in which I paid attention to the relay exchanges was the Akron marathon. For that race they had the road coned off so the relay runners were on the left side of the road and the other runners on the right for about a quarter mile before the exchange point. They had someone up there calling out bib numbers over a microphone back to the relay area. You just had to listed to the number of your partner and then get into the exchange are and wait for them. This way you at least knew that your runner was going to be there shortly since their name was just called.

In that situation all the runners who were on a team had the same number followed by the letter that corresponded to their leg. If it was team number 1035 then the first runner was 1035A, the second was 1035B, and so on.

 

[mla1977]

From my understanding, the relay runners do not get the same medal that the people doing the half get. I haven't been on the website in a while, but I thought that they get some kind of commemorative relay baton.

 

[cewait]

From my understanding, the relay runners do not get the same medal that the people doing the half get. I haven't been on the website in a while, but I thought that they get some kind of commemorative relay baton.

I believe that receive both. The batons and medals for each runner.

 

[cewait]

Hi everyone. My hubby and I are running the half relay for this event. We are registered for our 1st half marathon at WDW in Jan 2011. The Wine & Dine half relay is part of our 12 races this year (our personal goal-8 completed 5k and 10k as of July 4, 2010). I am not a runner-but I attempt it. My motto is I am slow and steady, and I finish the race!

Keep up the great work. It's a great goal to doa race a month - especially in the heat of Central FL in the summer.

 

[Shannon84]

Hi everyone. My hubby and I are running the half relay for this event. We are registered for our 1st half marathon at WDW in Jan 2011. The Wine & Dine half relay is part of our 12 races this year (our personal goal-8 completed 5k and 10k as of July 4, 2010). I am not a runner-but I attempt it. My motto is I am slow and steady, and I finish the race!

That is awesome, I love that you guys set a great goal for the year and it sounds like you are a runner to me with all these races Awesome!!

I am currently signed up for 3 5ks, 3 weeks in a row..every Monday night (its a series in a local neighborhood so we run the same course each time)..I completed the first one last night. It was harder than any race I have done before, i think due to my lack of training and the heat It was a motivater and has me nervous for the half now...but hopefully the next 2 will go better

 

[dsnyfan21]

OK all WISHers...

There is a thread asking for where you are staying and for how long...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2502351

ALSO, on that same thread I am asking for suggestion for a WISH meet on Friday. Please go to the thread, read and place suggestions.
Thanks all!!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

SO's finish line party card/ticket came in the mail yesterday. *gulp* I guess that means I really get to run, huh?

 

[escape]

I just signed up for the W&D. I have no idea where I will be staying or how I will get there (which airline, that is).

Please dear weather gods, please make this night a little cooler than what we experienced at the Race for the Taste this past year.

 

[Piglet24]

Hi everyone,

For those who have already bought their park tickets, or for those who cleverly noted the price before the online ticket site was removed....

How much is a 3 day park hopper w/water parks and more with the discount for the race? How much is a 4 day park hopper w/water parks and more with the discount?

I can't remember now and wish I had written it down. I'd like to know before I call and buy the tickets to make sure they quote me the right price.

Thank you!!! Hope everyone's training is going well!!

 

[lauren5406]

Just dropping in to say HI!

I'm all registered and EXTREMELY nervous...

Just started running in February as a means to push through the last 20 pounds I want to loose (80 down since this time last year).

I am training with a Jeff Galloway running group here in town and am stoked about this.

See you all there!!!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

All ashore who's going ashore. 97%!!

 

[wdwprncess77]

Wow can't believe it's at 97%. I was on the site this morning and it was only at 86% still. Nuts!!!

Lauren - I train with a galloway group in my town. I absolutely love it. This is my first season with them and my first group that I belong too. Everyone is so knowledgeable and supportive. Best of luck with your group!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

sold out

 

[jeanigor]

sold out

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

See you all in 78 days!

 

[jeanigor]

See you all in 78 days!

77 if you're coming to the photo op/meet or dinner on Friday.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

77 if you're coming to the photo op/meet or dinner on Friday.

We'll be in town on Friday, but at MNSSHP. I've never done it before, and likely won't have the chance to again.

 

[jeanigor]

We'll be in town on Friday, but at MNSSHP. I've never done it before, and likely won't have the chance to again.

Well then Saturday evening it will be.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Well then Saturday evening it will be.

My SO wanted to know last night if we can hit all four parks on Saturday before the race. Um, I think no.

 

[jeanigor]

My SO wanted to know last night if we can hit all four parks on Saturday before the race. Um, I think no.

I'll be in all four on Saturday. MK for the 5K and the others for the 1/2.