Official 2014 Disneyland Dumbo Double Dare, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k Thread!

[SgtTibbs]

Yup, I've got an 'E' Ticket to the race. Sure I'm starting in the last corral but I'm starting and that's what counts.

Looking back to where I was physically just one year ago, I'll march into the last corral with a smile on my face and a song in my heart.

Hakuna Matata is my motto, It means no worries.

 

[boricuarunning]

Phew... today was my last long training run. And it happened to coincide with a weather warning for heat index:

"AFTERNOON HEAT INDEX VALUES WILL TOP OUTBETWEEN 104 TO 108 DEGREES IN MANY AREAS"​

<-- I think that's actually a good representation of what happens to humans who step outside when it's that hot...

I went in the morning (sunrise), yet still ran into high 70s and 95% humidity. Ugh. My tennis shoes were making squishing noises by the end due to how much I sweat. Still, I finished my run!!

Here's hoping Anaheim will not be as warm and humid 2 weeks from now!!!

I hear ya. DH and I started yesterday at 4:30am in the dark and it was already 92°! Thank goodness for our mini "aid station" at the car we loop back to every 2 miles. We were still soaking wet when we were done though.

 

[jerivera]

A quick question for all you race veterans out there!

How do you carry your fuel? Do you even take fuel for the half? Or do you just drink/eat whatever's on the course?

I normally eat honey stinger chews during my training long runs. However, I wasn't planning to take my water belt since there are lots of water stations in the course. And I just realized that w/o the belt, I have no pockets to carry my fuel!

I checked and it looks like the fuel provided for the race at mile 9 are Clif Shot Gels. Sadly, those don't agree with my stomach very well... or at all, really

This is my first half, so still trying to work out how it all works. I was really hoping not to have to bring my water belt, but not sure I can avoid it now.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!!!

 

[zanzibar138]

A quick question for all you race veterans out there!

How do you carry your fuel? Do you even take fuel for the half? Or do you just drink/eat whatever's on the course?

I normally eat honey stinger chews during my training long runs. However, I wasn't planning to take my water belt since there are lots of water stations in the course. And I just realized that w/o the belt, I have no pockets to carry my fuel!

I checked and it looks like the fuel provided for the race at mile 9 are Clif Shot Gels. Sadly, those don't agree with my stomach very well... or at all, really

This is my first half, so still trying to work out how it all works. I was really hoping not to have to bring my water belt, but not sure I can avoid it now.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!!!

I would definitely stick to what you've been training with. On the plus side, with your own water, you won't have to worry about being slowed down at the water stations

 

[nervous1sttimer]

You might want to look into a non-water version of a belt. I run with something similar to an SPI belt and it is perfect for holding my phone (take pics on the course!), a bag of honey stingers, my ID and a key. It is small, doesn't bounce, and totally convenient.

I also have shorts that have the built in small zip pocket which I can squeeze a bag of honey stingers into (tip: open the package and then refold it shut. It eliminates the air and takes up half the space) if I don't want to wear a belt.

Lastly, I have a belt that is only for wearing bibs (so you don't need to pin it on somewhere) and it has small loops along the side that are perfect for holding fuel packages.

Good luck finding what works for you! I'm sure there will be a bunch of options at the expo too, if you want to leave it to the last minute.

 

[pigletliz]

I would definitely stick to what you've been training with. On the plus side, with your own water, you won't have to worry about being slowed down at the water stations

I totally agree with this. It is also supposed to be very hot, so I would have my own water/Power Ade /fluid of choice, just in case.

 

[nervous1sttimer]

Oh man, I hope it's not too hot!! Blergh. We've been having a pretty mild summer and I haven't really been doing any super hot or humid runs. And I am getting lazy - skipped two runs in the last week - which all might add up to a messy race day for me!

 

[pigletliz]

Oh man, I hope it's not too hot!! Blergh. We've been having a pretty mild summer and I haven't really been doing any super hot or humid runs. And I am getting lazy - skipped two runs in the last week - which all might add up to a messy race day for me!

You'll be great!

It's been really hot over the last week and I believe it is predicted to be hot next week as well. Definitely start hydrating early in the week. I've had some races where participants used more water than predicted (Drink 2 cups, pour one on the head), which left short or no supply for the later runners. I think the race directors really try to anticipate the demand, but sometimes things happen. If it was cold or rainy, I might skip my belt, but not when it is hot. If I am traveling to a race, I always pack it, just in case.

 

[zanzibar138]

Oh man, I hope it's not too hot!! Blergh. We've been having a pretty mild summer and I haven't really been doing any super hot or humid runs. And I am getting lazy - skipped two runs in the last week - which all might add up to a messy race day for me!

I've been keeping an eye on the 14 day forecast. Doesn't look too bad at the moment. Seems to be keeping under 30 celsius (not sure what that is in fahrenheit).

Although any heat will be hard for me to handle since I've been training over winter (in Australia). Anaheim's minimum temperatures are higher than our maximums have been for last few months I'll have 2 1/2 days to get acclimatised before the 5k run.

I'm just going to have to suck it up and do the best I can do on the day. On the plus side, I've been training on rolling hills, so at least the flat course will be easier for me

 

[zanzibar138]

I've been keeping an eye on the 14 day forecast. Doesn't look too bad at the moment. Seems to be keeping under 30 celsius (not sure what that is in fahrenheit).

Ok I take that back. Seems it depends which weather forecasting website you look at

Either way, there's really nothing I can do about it, either on the day or in my training. We'll just have to deal with it the best we can.

 

[SgtTibbs]

I believe 14 day Weather forecasts are created by tossing darts at wall charts with various numbers on it. When it gets down to a 5-day forecast I'll start paying attention.

Until then I'll just assume it's going to be 99 Degrees (37 Celsius) with outrageous humidity and a steady rain of flaming toads. That way no matter what the actual weather is, emotionally I'll think damn what a nice day!

 

[zanzibar138]

I believe 14 day Weather forecasts are created by tossing darts at wall charts with various numbers on it. When it gets down to a 5-day forecast I'll start paying attention.

Until then I'll just assume it's going to be 99 Degrees (37 Celsius) with outrageous humidity and a steady rain of flaming toads. That way no matter what the actual weather is, emotionally I'll think damn what a nice day!

Yeah I'm not taking too much notice of it yet. It's more for interest than anything else as there's really nothing I can do about it, even if it is 99 degrees with outrageous humidity and a steady rain of flaming toads

Part of me wants it to be nice and hot anyway, because I'm so sick of winter and being cold all the time

 

[StarGirl11]

Meant to post last night about this but between post run exhaustion and going back to school anxiety I couldn't quiet get it written up.

So the 9 miler is officially in the books. It could have gone better. My ankle decided to start being slightly fussy half way through so what was supposed to be a short pit stop to just refill my drinks at my apartment turned longer because I had to lace up my ankle (it hadn't bothered me on a run in ages I had no reason to believe it was going to start bothering me that night). But not counting the pit stop I finished in under 2 hours.

Which considering for some reason my brain decided that it would be more fun not to do the sensible thing and either a) run indoors or b) run somewhere flat. I ended up running somewhere hilly (imagine the Ball hill incline now imagine running that seven times, that pretty much describes my run last night). On the bright side this along with the elevation drop should give me a speed boost in two weeks I hope. And I might be one of the few people in my corral that's actually running up the Ball hill after perfecting the art of running that darn hill.

Now I'm off to once again try and convince my trainer that runs and swing dance class do not go together on the same day. I'm still sore from yesterday's run and he wants me to do a run next week on the same day as my class. Yeah considering we were just doing basics today and I got a hell of a workout, no that ain't happening.

 

[bumbershoot]

A quick question for all you race veterans out there!

How do you carry your fuel? Do you even take fuel for the half? Or do you just drink/eat whatever's on the course?

I normally eat honey stinger chews during my training long runs. However, I wasn't planning to take my water belt since there are lots of water stations in the course. And I just realized that w/o the belt, I have no pockets to carry my fuel!

I checked and it looks like the fuel provided for the race at mile 9 are Clif Shot Gels. Sadly, those don't agree with my stomach very well... or at all, really

This is my first half, so still trying to work out how it all works. I was really hoping not to have to bring my water belt, but not sure I can avoid it now.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!!!

Do things how you've been training.

Do NOT eat anything on the course you haven't trained with, unless you have an iron stomach and are willing to bet your race on that iron stomach staying iron. My brother, who is an avid runner, destroyed a PR for himself by taking a goo or gel that he hadn't eaten before, and then not drinking enough water with it.

Bring your water and your belt that you're accustomed to.

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Until then I'll just assume it's going to be 99 Degrees (37 Celsius) with outrageous humidity and a steady rain of flaming toads. That way no matter what the actual weather is, emotionally I'll think damn what a nice day!

Whereas I'd be thinking "hmm, I had wanted to see the toads!"


My brother lives in San Diego and is anticipating heat. He's lived there and watched the patterns in SD and up in the LA area for years now and I think he's pretty confident.

Now, will it be AS hot as it was last year for the run? Oh I hope not. We were visiting him at the same time, and flew home the day of the 10K, and I wouldn't wish that on any of us (especially not me).

 

[cepmom]

Did a 10.5 mile run today...as usual for me, still trying to work out my fuel options

I used to use sport beans but I'm not sure I like them, had stomach problems after the PHM ( might have had too many along with the powerade or whatever is offered on the course)
Tried The stinger chews today...so far, so good!

I've been using nuun for hydration while running instead of water which I like but I'm not sure if I should be using the nuun along with the chews??should I just choose one or the other?? Or would it be advised to alternate the nuun with water along the course? I don't want to end up having stomach issues again!

 

[jerivera]

I believe 14 day Weather forecasts are created by tossing darts at wall charts with various numbers on it. When it gets down to a 5-day forecast I'll start paying attention.

Until then I'll just assume it's going to be 99 Degrees (37 Celsius) with outrageous humidity and a steady rain of flaming toads. That way no matter what the actual weather is, emotionally I'll think damn what a nice day!

That makes two of us.


And thank you for the replies everyone. Thinking I'll bring the water/fuel belt with me.

 

[croach]

Did a 10.5 mile run today...as usual for me, still trying to work out my fuel options

I used to use sport beans but I'm not sure I like them, had stomach problems after the PHM ( might have had too many along with the powerade or whatever is offered on the course)
Tried The stinger chews today...so far, so good!

I've been using nuun for hydration while running instead of water which I like but I'm not sure if I should be using the nuun along with the chews??should I just choose one or the other?? Or would it be advised to alternate the nuun with water along the course? I don't want to end up having stomach issues again!

The thing to remember about Nuun is that it is very low in carbs so you would probably still want to use your chews on longer runs like the half.

 

[SgtTibbs]

Gaaahh!!

In one week from NOW, I will be landing in LA!!!!

Gaaahhh!!!


Sorry, I just had to get that out of my system. Please carry on.

 

[cepmom]

The thing to remember about Nuun is that it is very low in carbs so you would probably still want to use your chews on longer runs like the half.

thanks!

this may have already been touched on, but I might have missed it....does anyone have an estimated time on about how long it takes to walk from South Harbor Blvd (staying at Fairfield Inn) to the race start?

 

[SgtTibbs]

thanks!

this may have already been touched on, but I might have missed it....does anyone have an estimated time on about how long it takes to walk from South Harbor Blvd (staying at Fairfield Inn) to the race start?

Assuming I picked the right location for the Corrals, it's a little less than 1-Mile. At the average walking speed of 3.1mph that should work out to around 18-min.