Official 2011 Wine & Dine Half and Relay Thread

[Dagny]

Hi everyone!

Yes I DID get my long run in, however I overestimated how far an additional road around my mountain would be so instead of 10 miles, it's only 8 miles! But it is OMG hilly those last 2 miles and so quite different from my original 7 mile around-the-mountain route. According to my RunKeeper, it took me 90 minutes to complete 8 miles (just over 11 minutes/mile pace or average 5.25 mph speed) where I burned 970 calories and climbed a total of 1,258 feet.

I mentioned a W&D WISH shirt on the WISH gear thread and, though I received friendly feedback, I didn't realize the WISH logo is trademarked and kinda tough to alter for specific events. I also discovered that the idea is to keep WISH gear non-specific so WISH people can find each other at any event.

- Carey

First congratulations on your 8 mile run @ an 11 minute mile pace. To say I am envious is an understatement! I am very behind on my training schedule thanks to children and work schedules and I am starting to panic about it!

I would love to do a W&D shirt, I think that would be awesome so please count me in!

 

[ColumbiaMommy]

It's too funny that I didn't even realize I was part of the group until now...LOL! I have had to put aside my training this week to nurse some pretty serious shin splints. But will be running a 5k next weekend in the UP (marquette mi).
I would be interested in a Wish and W&D shirt.

 

[stasijane]

I would love a W&D shirt also. I enjoy reading this thread every day even thought I dont post to much, I still consider myself part of the thread

 

[TMcDwyer]

I would love a W&D shirt also. I enjoy reading this thread every day even thought I dont post to much, I still consider myself part of the thread

LOL! I am only running the 5K that weekend, so of course you are part of the thread!

 

[OregonGirl]

Anyone who reads is a part of the thread. I figure all ya'll are welcome to a shirt if you want one. I am going to get SO (technically he's my BF, I guess - though I am hoping he might propose while on this Disney/cruise trip in Oct.) to design something to incorporate the 1/2, 5k and relay.

On another note, I did my 8 miles on Wednesday and then work has gotten in the way of running AT ALL since. Sigh. I wanted to go today but here it is almost 9 PM and I've been on a video shoot all day, so no dice. Tomorrow, for sure!

Hugs to everyone! Hope their Father's Days are fun.

- Carey

 

[MikeofRose&Mike]

DW & I registered yesterday, so we are in for our 2nd W&D. Good luck with everyones training runs. We'll be getting 7 miles in as soon as this storm front we are having blows through.

 

[TMcDwyer]

DW & I registered yesterday, so we are in for our 2nd W&D. Good luck with everyones training runs. We'll be getting 7 miles in as soon as this storm front we are having blows through.

Congrats & Welcome!!!

 

[stasijane]

LOL! I am only running the 5K that weekend, so of course you are part of the thread!

Thank you I will be running the Half Marathon, Starting to get really excited about it by the way. I'm just not much for posting online and when I do have something to add someone usually posts what I was thinking

 

[Embroidery Grandma]

I will be doing my 2nd W & D relay and this time I will be doing it with my daughter since my husband will be in El Paso Texas. He will be watching our grandsons while my son is away with the army for 6 weeks.

We had a nice get together last year so I hope to see everyone again

Kathy

 

[jwwi]

My DD is signed up for the 1/2 marathon, I will be part of her cheering section. I have a question regarding hotel choices. We stay at POR or POFQ most often, and love both resorts. We are thinking of upgrading to a Boardwalk area hotel, and we are looking at the Dolphin, as we are not sure we want to spend the $$ to stay at BW or BC.

If we stay at the Dolphin can my DD walk thru Epcot to catch the bus, or could she catch the bus at BW or BC to WWOS for the start of the race? I think it would be great to walk to our hotel after the W&D party at Epcot after the race. Plus the pool area at the Dolphin along with health club privileges seems nice. Any thoughts? I know this means a rental car from the airport, but I like to have a car at least part of a trip.

 

[cewait]

My DD is signed up for the 1/2 marathon, I will be part of her cheering section. I have a question regarding hotel choices. We stay at POR or POFQ most often, and love both resorts. We are thinking of upgrading to a Boardwalk area hotel, and we are looking at the Dolphin, as we are not sure we want to spend the $$ to stay at BW or BC.

If we stay at the Dolphin can my DD walk thru Epcot to catch the bus, or could she catch the bus at BW or BC to WWOS for the start of the race? I think it would be great to walk to our hotel after the W&D party at Epcot after the race. Plus the pool area at the Dolphin along with health club privileges seems nice. Any thoughts? I know this means a rental car from the airport, but I like to have a car at least part of a trip.

The Swan/Dolphin are nice resorts and your DD should be able to either walk to the BW/BC for the race & Expo Buses or through Epcot for the race bus. (note the walk to the other side of Epcot would require the use of a pass.)

 

[Dagny]

Got my third 5K in yesterday. My son and I even placed, woo hoo. We both beat our previous times by over 5 minutes so that was awesome. I still can't imagine doing that run 3 more times, but I'm getting there!

 

[liznboys]

Hi all W&D doers! I was off running for a month but started back with it last week. I have my training for W&D planned from here on out. Less than 15 weeks to go!

Has anyone else not made resort reservations, booked flights or bought park tickets yet?!? I feel like I need to get on that soon. My friend and I want to stay at POFQ like we did last year.

 

[OregonGirl]

Dagny - Whoo hoo! GO!

Jwwi - You can absolutely catch the bus from BWI to WWOS as the walk from the Dolphin to the BWI is really short and just across the bridge. You can also absolutely walk back from EPCOT to the Dolphin via the International Gateway and its probably a little less than a mile total from there to your room. I would suggest looking at BWI rates using the W&D Half runner code through RunDiney though to see if you can afford a room there instead of the Dolphin. You might be surprised, and also I highly recommend the BWI as it's usually my home resort. My folks and I stay there at least once a year (usually at the beginning of December) for around 10 days in the club level. Love it.

Funny that this time around, since I am traveling with a large group of friends, we are opting for 2 rooms at POFQ (which I've never stayed at - but I hear great things!)

Good luck to your daughter! Tell her to try and find us at the corrals for a group hug. I'm trying to get a W&D specific race shirt put together for those on this thread that want one. Maybe she would be interested?


OH!!! THAT REMINDS ME!!! Those who want a shirt - how about PINK as the color? Like a hot pink, not a light pink. But not an insane pink either. Argh, I will try to get a picture up to show ya'll.

- Carey

 

[TMcDwyer]

Has anyone else not made resort reservations, booked flights or bought park tickets yet?!? I feel like I need to get on that soon. My friend and I want to stay at POFQ like we did last year.

We have made our hotel, but not our flights yet. I am getting so excited!

Funny that this time around, since I am traveling with a large group of friends, we are opting for 2 rooms at POFQ (which I've never stayed at - but I hear great things!)

I am staying at POFQ too!

OH!!! THAT REMINDS ME!!! Those who want a shirt - how about PINK as the color? Like a hot pink, not a light pink. But not an insane pink either. Argh, I will try to get a picture up to show ya'll.

I like pink!

Got my third 5K in yesterday. My son and I even placed, woo hoo. We both beat our previous times by over 5 minutes so that was awesome. I still can't imagine doing that run 3 more times, but I'm getting there!

That is great!!!

 

[regul8ter18]

Oregon girl- Pink is a good color. what color will the writing be?

 

[Danhockey04]

Hmm...pink, there are guys running too, but personally, I like pink a lot, so thats cool with me.

 

[Dagny]

OH!!! THAT REMINDS ME!!! Those who want a shirt - how about PINK as the color? Like a hot pink, not a light pink. But not an insane pink either. Argh, I will try to get a picture up to show ya'll.

- Carey

I love a hot pink

 

[kaj1436]

I love pink too but I'm going to have to agree that I don't think the guys will be into it! I'm pretty much good with any colour really...

 

[jeanigor]

I love pink too but I'm going to have to agree that I don't think the guys will be into it! I'm pretty much good with any colour really...

I think it depends on the shade and the design.