Las Vegas Half Marathon Any other WISHers? 2009 is the year!

[Tiger Lily 03]

Awww, Duane. WISH we'd get to have you with us. Thanks for the link. I used the link supplied by OP. Still planning on staying at Excaliber. I just know it will be good fun and WISH Team representation always makes it better!

 

[Caseydilla]

Duane, that is such a bummer! Just one more day!

 

[Duanerice]

As mentioned, we are leaving Vegas on the 5th, the day before the marathon. If we stayed to the 7th we'd be there for 10 nights. I like Vegas, but 10 nights is a lot even for us. In the back of my mind I still wanted to go though, especially since this was a new course. Up and back on the strip! Can't get any better than that. That's actually why I want to run the half instead of the full as the full looks pretty boring after you reach mile 9 or so.

I have been checking everyday to see if any frequent flier flights opened up on the 7th or even later in the day on the 6th. There was always one flight available but not 2 (wife and I). Day before yesterday, there were no flights available. Bummer! Thought my hopes were dashed.

Checked yesterday and there were 2 now available for the 7th! Called and booked them, booked my hotel - Excalibur is having another special, extended my rental car. I was just waiting to receive the conf email from the airline then I will book the marathon (only non refundable part here).

I received the email but forgot my wallet today So, I am going, just haven't signed up yet and won't until tonight!

Of course I need to fly from Vegas to LA (wrong direction), LA to Miami (flying right over my home), then Miami back to Ft Myers. Actually only adds an additional 90 minutes to the flight so not too bad.


YAHOO!

Can't wait!
Duane

 

[jeanneg]

Yay! So glad you were able to work it out. Gotta laugh about 10 days straight in Vegas......you'll have that cha-ching sound in your ears forever!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

LILY...You are running this one TOO!! OMG I get to see you two months in a row I'm excited all over again

How did I miss this?!! Whoo Hooo!


You are going in Jan then too! Yay!

Anyone else joining us?

 

[Duanerice]

I have a coupon to save $10 off registration but you need to sign up by Aug 15. The code is "Vegasrocks".

enjoy,
Duane

 

[Caseydilla]

Just a reminder that today is the last day before the race fees go up another $15. It is also the last day to use the VEGASROCKS code at checkout for $10 off.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Anyone else add this event yet? See you there!

Here's another link with hotel discussion.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Yep, DH and I will be in Vegas in 2009 for the inaugural RnR half.

 

[Duanerice]

OK, where did you find this old 2007 thread?

I'll be there this year. Can't wait!

Duane

 

[escape]

OK, where did you find this old 2007 thread?

I'll be there this year. Can't wait!

Duane

I was wondering the same thing. Lily, you dug deep for this one.

Steve and I will be there. Can't wait. Woohoo!

 

[Running Diva]

I just booked my flight, so I'll be there too! I think Casey is doing it also...

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

OK, where did you find this old 2007 thread?

I'll be there this year. Can't wait!

Duane

It was in my subscribed thread list. Tee hee. Since I'm making my calendar for next year I started others and thought I may as well ressurect this one in case anyone had some leftover time this year.

 

[Padstack]

Just wondering if anyone is going to the pasta party the night before the race? There aren't too many details about what is involved, aside from pasta dinner and having pictures taken with Vegas entertainers, so I am not sure if the $35 is worth it.

 

[escape]

Just wondering if anyone is going to the pasta party the night before the race? There aren't too many details about what is involved, aside from pasta dinner and having pictures taken with Vegas entertainers, so I am not sure if the $35 is worth it.

I just can't see spending $35 on a pasta dinner when there are so many cheaper options to choose from in LV. I don't like to eat a heavy meal the night before a race so I know it wouldn't be worth it to me. As for taking pics with "top" LV perfomers - hmmm. I wonder who the organizers are going to get on a Friday night?

On another note, I'd be interested in meeting some WISHers for a pasta dinner of sorts. Anyone interested?

 

[jeanneg]

$35 is so not worth it. You can get an entire buffet in Vegas for about half that price.

Susie: aren't we doing dinner at Red Rock Canyon with the others....or was that lunch?

 

[escape]

$35 is so not worth it. You can get an entire buffet in Vegas for about half that price.

Susie: aren't we doing dinner at Red Rock Canyon with the others....or was that lunch?

Oh, that's right! For some idiotic reason, I was thinking the run was on Saturday. Oy! I need you guys to help me keep this all straight.

 

[Padstack]

That was what I was thinking, too.

For those of you that might want a taste of WDW while in Vegas, Planet Hollywood houses the best sandwich place I have ever been to...Earl of Sandwich.

I think this will be my celebratory lunch, dinner and, since it is open 24 hours/day, Monday morning breakfast.

mmmm, Full Mantagu.

 

[mkymsehi]

Tracy & Chester will be there, then they head to Honolulu the following week. I'll be meeting up with them on Friday here, for our WISH meet of three!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Whoo hooo! Seems like we're growing!

Jeff, glad for your mini WISH meet too.