I second the idea of trying out various fueling options early, particularly if you have a sensitive digestive system. My first sprint triathlon I never tried fuel ahead. Ate Gu on the bike and took everything I had not to vomit. It was awful, and I still had to run! So, learning from that, when I trained for my first half I actually tried fuels very slowly and deliberately. First, at home after a run if have a bit to test the taste and watch for any bad reaction. Then when I found ones I liked I took them to the gym and tried them on the treadmill. If that worked I gave them a go on the road. I had a clear winner. I am a super salty sweater, as in I come home from every run caked in white salt residue. So, to make sure I replace the lost sodium I use the Clif Shot blocks with 3 times the regular sodium. Bonus is they are margarita flavored
Going to TRY to resist the Dooney. I need another D&B like I need a hole in my head.
I saw that Food & Wine bag! Really cute.This is me too. But they're so tempting. I really like the look of the Food and Wine bag (not a race bag), so there's $200-some-odd dollars, so I'm really going to have to be choosy at the Expos this year. I can't possibly buy a bag at each race. Can I?
At Princess, I really want an I Did It shirt and probably a mug.
I may consider shoes depending on any new designs that may or may not be released.
I saw that Food & Wine bag! Really cute.
I just got a DCL Dooney and paid for someone to pick up one of the totes for me from D23...and I've pre-paid for a Disneyland Half Dooney. And I already had a few at home, so once I pick up my Dooney at DL I am officially cutting myself off unless I sell one. Seriously, I have issues.
But I totally get your rationale. You've got DCL, D23, DL Half. It's a collection, people. There could be worse things (although cheaper) to collect.
This is me too. But they're so tempting. I really like the look of the Food and Wine bag (not a race bag), so there's $200-some-odd dollars, so I'm really going to have to be choosy at the Expos this year. I can't possibly buy a bag at each race. Can I?
At Princess, I really want an I Did It shirt and probably a mug.
I saw that Food & Wine bag! Really cute.
I just got a DCL Dooney and paid for someone to pick up one of the totes for me from D23...and I've pre-paid for a Disneyland Half Dooney. And I already had a few at home, so once I pick up my Dooney at DL I am officially cutting myself off unless I sell one. Seriously, I have issues.
When I was starting to increase my mileage training for GSC 2014 I was feeling really sick after every long run, even though I knew I hydrated well and ate an appropriate amount of energy foods. It was weird because I felt fine during the run, and for 30 minutes after, but then I would feel sicker and sicker over the next few hours, unable to eat due to nausea and stomach cramping. I mentioned the problem to someone more experienced who said it might be sodium related. Sure enough, first long run with the extra sodium - no longer felt sick after.
I will be on a mission to get a Tervis Tumbler. I always go on Thursday because I have 5k and GSC bibs to get for me and the family. They've never had them! I've often wondered if they restock later and I could find them if I go back. I have considered getting the pre-purchase pack this year that has the Tervis, but I am not interested in either of the other options. Seems like a waste. Other than that perhaps a wine glass. I got the I did it shirt (GSC) last year and I never wear it. It has a lot of glitter and every time I go to wear it I decide its a bit much for my gym
Training shirts were sold through Disney Store online and the orders are now done.
Relying on past conversations online with those who volunteer and were at the powerade stations mixing it tells me that it's not the fancy stuff with ions on the packaging.
I have enough bathroom stops during events so unless I 100% know what an item is and how I respond to it, I cannot take it. Sad to be so stupidly sensitive. Oh well! The clif stuff and sports beans work well for me! I tried stingers and other things along the same idea but they didn't work as well for me.
In all seriousness, they do seem to retain their value...sometimes even go up in value if they're a retired or limited-edition print. One of them that I have (from 2013 Marathon Weekend) is pretty highly coveted by collectors, apparently. I'll never sell that one though.
Okay...so I liked last year's design as well and did get a crossbody. But then I read that people were having horrible luck with the corners of the bags chipping/flaking, so it stayed in my closet unused because I was too afraid to carry it. Unacceptable for such an expensive bag, so I ended up selling mine.@Ariel484 Thanks!
All I was getting on google was last years design, which I think I liked better. That's okay though- leaves more money for other goodies
