Official 2011 Wine & Dine Half and Relay Thread

[aaronv88]

Btw my bid number is 8133. I'll be at the expo around 4. I'll be wearing orange runatl shirt. Say hi to me if you see me. Is the Disney store at dtd Disney?

 

[Cripey]

Btw my bid number is 8133. I'll be at the expo around 4. I'll be wearing orange runatl shirt. Say hi to me if you see me. Is the Disney store at dtd Disney?

Yes, the World of Disney is the GIANT Disney store in DTD.

 

[aaronv88]

Yes, the World of Disney is the GIANT Disney store in DTD.

Thanks. I exactly know where it is. Hope I can make it after expo.

 

[fashionista311]

Just wanted to pop in wish everyone good luck and have so much fun! Can' wait to read race reports when you all come back next week

 

[Disfan11]

Good luck everyone!
Wish I could be there with you all.
Finish strong.
Can't wait to see your reports on the race.
Disfan11

 

[aaronv88]

Just Got into town. Won't be able to attend the meet. I can't meet afterwards if anyone is up to it tonight.

 

[Dr.Girlfriend]

Anyone around? What time are we supposed to be parked at Epcot if we want to take a bus to the corrals?

 

[Danhockey04]

Free parking starts at 6pm for the runners and spectators, bus service starts at 7pm to ESPN WWoS from EPCOT. I believe it said to be on the bus by 8, corraling usually starts around 1 hour before start.

 

[fashionista311]

Hey guys - can someone do me a favor and report back on if there is room somewhere to easily add on a few miles before the race? Think I would be more likely to do this race (and I'm pretty much dying to do it lol) in the future if I knew I could easily turn it into a 16-20 mile training run depending on a fall marathon training sched. Thx!

 

[Dr.Girlfriend]

I can barely move my legs today. I had to go get my youngest from my neighbor early this morning, and I wanted a wheelchair (not kidding - legs/feet-hips hurt that bad!). I hit a wall at mile 8, then did something to my knee at mile 10, but I FINISHED. That was totally my goal - and was pleasantly surprised that I maintained at 13-14 mile mile the whole time

I'm sure that my final time will make people go ehhhh...but in reality, a year ago I could not have done this. Two years ago I could not have done this. I lost 116 pounds and said if the weight ever left, I'd run one of the Disney races...and there I was.

And yes, I totally cried when I crossed the finish line, and the floodgates completely opened when my husband and I met up at the finish line party.

 

[jmasgat]

Dr. Girlfriend Huge congratulations!!!!! I totally understand how your body feels today, and how you felt emotionally. Amazing what a person can do once they decide they are going to do it.

Rest up, stretch out, take it easy and enjoy!

Maura

 

[Twingle]

Dr. Girlfriend for you! That is SO EXCITING! I hope you enjoyed the race, and I think it is awesome that you lost the weight and kept your promise to yourself! And, I was tearing up just reading your post - you should be so proud of yourself!

 

[grstink]

Dr. Girlfriend for you! That is SO EXCITING! I hope you enjoyed the race, and I think it is awesome that you lost the weight and kept your promise to yourself! And, I was tearing up just reading your post - you should be so proud of yourself!

Ditto
Congratulations on such a wonderful accomplishment

 

[RunRookie]

Dr. Girlfriend Congratulations!!! What an awesome culmination to an awesome journey!! Wear your medal with pride and joy for such an accomplishment!

 

[Duanerice]

Awesome race Dr Girlfriend. You need to be proud of your journey!
Duane

 

[monte]

Congratulations Stephanie!!!Love the medal too!

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Disappointed with race as party was like 2008 Tower of Terror. Oversold and long lines for booths. Will not be back for a while. Too much on making money than taking care of runners/walkers. Not worth the premium entry fees. Save your money!

You have to be careful as saw many runners fall because of dark and uneven course! Beware if you do the race!

 

[goofyinohio]

Congrats Dr Girlfriend! The only time that matters is the great time you had! Great job.

 

[Cripey]

Hope everyone had a great race...I loved it and will definitely do again. Shout out to "regul8er" (probably spelled that a little wrong)thanks for saying hello on the course! I'm SO exhausted...went downhill fast today so we're spending some time in the hot tub this evening!

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Talked to family of runners who had issues getting to finish line and runners after race only to be split up again entering Epcot for post race party.