Mini Triathlon

[kimmikayb]

Does anyone know if the mini triathlon in Disney World is a yearly event?

 

[wtpclc]

You mean liek teh Danskin that they did last weekend? That is annual. I know there are other Tri's, there but don't know much about them.

 

[kimmikayb]

Thanks....yep the Danskin. I'm hoping to do it next May.

 

[postesf]

Thanks....yep the Danskin. I'm hoping to do it next May.

Me too...I'm thinking about it!

 

[getnthinr]

If you want to do it, you need to check the Danskin website frequently and register ASAP after registration begins. The event is extremely popular and (I'm think this is correct) filled within 24 hours last year. My daughters and I have done it twice -- once as a relay team and once solo. Loved it!!!

 

[postesf]

If you want to do it, you need to check the Danskin website frequently and register ASAP after registration begins. The event is extremely popular and (I'm think this is correct) filled within 24 hours last year. My daughters and I have done it twice -- once as a relay team and once solo. Loved it!!!

I know!!! I think last year they were filled the same day registration open!

 

[kimmikayb]

Do you know when they usually open up the registration? I really want to make it my goal. Seems I do better with something to work towards.

 

[crzy4pooh]

I just did the Danskin again last week - it was awesome!!!

They announced at the race that it officially filled in 8 hours this year! The bad part was that they had sent out an email to previous participants with the date registration would open. Well, they opened it the day before, and many people missed out. DH thinks that because Danskin is so limited in the number of people that can do WDW, they might look for a different venue. WDW is the smallest race in the series. Next year is the 20th anniversary for the Danskin, so I'm sure it will be popular!

Anyway, I hope to do it again next year. I have my list of things to fix/work on from this year.

--Lynnda

 

[getnthinr]

I just did the Danskin again last week - it was awesome!!!

They announced at the race that it officially filled in 8 hours this year!

WOW, Lynnda!!! I'd better learn to type faster -- filling out that form three times will take me close to 8 hours!

Congratulations on another Danskin triathlon! I do love that event. I've never felt more supported and accepted -- aside from here at WISH!

 

[kimmikayb]

I just did the Danskin again last week - it was awesome!!!

They announced at the race that it officially filled in 8 hours this year! The bad part was that they had sent out an email to previous participants with the date registration would open. Well, they opened it the day before, and many people missed out. DH thinks that because Danskin is so limited in the number of people that can do WDW, they might look for a different venue. WDW is the smallest race in the series. Next year is the 20th anniversary for the Danskin, so I'm sure it will be popular!

Anyway, I hope to do it again next year. I have my list of things to fix/work on from this year.

--Lynnda

Ah, a mentor! Can you tell me about it? I am so new at it all...but I'd really like to try.

 

[crzy4pooh]

Congratulations on another Danskin triathlon! I do love that event. I've never felt more supported and accepted -- aside from here at WISH!

Thanks Wendy! It was great, but we definitely need a WISH group there next year!

Ah, a mentor! Can you tell me about it? I am so new at it all...but I'd really like to try.

Hmmm... I don't even know where to start. It is absolutely an amazing experience! It really honors cancer survivors, and encourages women of all shapes, sizes, and abilities to dream big and do what they thought was impossible. The distances for WDW are shorter than any of their other races - 400yrd swim, 9 mile bike (which according to my garmin is closer to 9.5 miles), and 2 mile run. The swim starts on West Beach in front of the MK, and you do a triangle shape (going clockwise) in the seven seas lagoon. There are tons of kayaks, boats, and swim angels (people with noodles in the water) to help you if you have trouble with the swim. The bike takes you on the streets around the park - there are two fairly tight u-turns, but nothing bad. The run is entirely through the MK, finishing through the castle, down Main Street, out the entrance, turn to your right past the resort launch, and finish on West Beach.

Sally Edwards is the spokesperson for Danskin. She starts each wave in the water and gives you a little mantra to take with you during the race. Each wave of swimmers gets a different word. Mine this year was "I am a fantastic swimmer" - fantastic being our word. She high-fives as many people as she can as you start, and she is also the designated last place finisher, so noone has to be last. Actually, coming in with Sally is the best place - everyone makes a "tunnel of love" for that last person, and the cheers are soooo loud!

During the expo, there is a course overview and a race day overview - both are GREAT, and should not be missed! The course overview really calms your nerves, lets you know some things to watch out for, and common courtesies when doing a tri. You go over the course and the transitions, and talk through any preparation needed that afternoon and evening (bike racking, etc.). For the course, you see that there is a no passing area when going in front of Grand Floridian and the Poly. They also tell you how to pass other bikers nicely.

Sally does the race day overview, and starts with talking about getting rid of the monkeys on your back - the main one being the monkey of fear. She has everyone stand up and high five all those around them, and say "You go girlfriend!" (You will hear this ALOT during the race.) She reminds us that the competition is not with each other, it is with ourselves, and we are to encourage and help others on the race course. She will talk you through how to set up your transition area, and how to successfully transition. (I'm still horrible at T1!!!) The race is just amazing, and her saying is that the woman who finishes the race is not the same one who started the race - so true! Anyway, it's just a totally different experience from any other race you will do.

Feel free to PM me with any questions. I volunteered one year, and competed two years, so I'm starting to realize a few things to do and not do as I get more experience. I'm happy to help you any way I can. I can't wait to do Danskin again next year, and it would be awesome to have a bunch of WISHers to do it with!!!

--Lynnda