Official Avengers Super Hero Half Marathon Weekend 2014 Thread!

[StarGirl11]

Speaking of corral placement. Checking out races to move up again. I basically apparently have two options both of which are technically trail races but at least one is paved. Because I've run that park a couple of times before. And I can run the park over and over in prep for the race. Plus its pretty nice and flat.

The problem with it is well, it's a double race (you run the 10k have a slight break and then run the 5k (though I'll probably walk the 5k)). So right now I'm sitting here twiddling my thumbs waiting to find out how the heck they list their results. So I can find out whether or not I can use the 10k portion for submission depending on how they list their results.

Anyone have any experience with these kind of races?

 

[kirstie101]

Speaking of corral placement. Checking out races to move up again. I basically apparently have two options both of which are technically trail races but at least one is paved. Because I've run that park a couple of times before. And I can run the park over and over in prep for the race. Plus its pretty nice and flat.

The problem with it is well, it's a double race (you run the 10k have a slight break and then run the 5k (though I'll probably walk the 5k)). So right now I'm sitting here twiddling my thumbs waiting to find out how the heck they list their results. So I can find out whether or not I can use the 10k portion for submission depending on how they list their results.

Anyone have any experience with these kind of races?

Interesting. Nope never done a race like that! I hate trail running but paved would be fine for me. My time would suck though if they only showed the total time vs 10K and 5k separate. Let us know what you find out!

 

[disEAR]

Anyone have any bets or guesses as to when we'll get our first look at the medals for Avengers Half Weekend? I'm so eager to see what they look like!

 

[jeanigor]

Anyone have any bets or guesses as to when we'll get our first look at the medals for Avengers Half Weekend? I'm so eager to see what they look like!

I'm sure they will have them on display for the DL Half. As for a picture reveal on social media???? Maybe the end of July?

 

[kirstie101]

I'm sure they will have them on display for the DL Half. As for a picture reveal on social media???? Maybe the end of July?

I agree. At the DL Half for sure. Hoping for a sneek peek prior to that though

Super excited! Found a Captain America tank I think I'll be comfortable running in! Yay!

 

[Run princess]

Let's talk music.

I want to theme my Avengers playlist. I do one to match the race and figured this is a great place to get ideas.

I've done Disney themed, women themed and princess themed so now I need super hero themed.

So, what are some good songs!
Ordinary by Train
Flash by Queen
Save Me by Remy Zero

 

[pxefig]

Let's talk music.

I want to theme my Avengers playlist. I do one to match the race and figured this is a great place to get ideas.

I've done Disney themed, women themed and princess themed so now I need super hero themed.

So, what are some good songs!
Ordinary by Train
Flash by Queen
Save Me by Remy Zero

Obviously you need the Avengers theme song, as well as the theme songs from Thor (I find I like to run to Dark World's theme more than the first Thor's theme) and Captain America (once again, I find the spangled tune of the first Captain America a better running companion than anything on Winter Soldier's soundtrack). Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC (the song Iron Man plays in Germany)

 

[pxefig]

Anyone have any bets or guesses as to when we'll get our first look at the medals for Avengers Half Weekend? I'm so eager to see what they look like!

I'm sure the 5k will be Hulk and the half will be the Avengers "A". I would *like* to be surprised, but honestly, I will be SHOCKED if they are anything else.

 

[jeanigor]

I'm sure the 5k will be Hulk and the half will be the Avengers "A". I would *like* to be surprised, but honestly, I will be SHOCKED if they are anything else.

What makes you so certain about the Hulk theme for the 5K?

 

[pxefig]

What makes you so certain about the Hulk theme for the 5K?

I'm basing that guess off of the 5k description on their website: "It's the Avengers Super Heroes 5K for runners of all ages --- adults, teens, and tweens – and it's going to be INCREDIBLE! Here's your chance to unleash your Super Hero abilities as you race along an extraordinary course throughout the Disneyland®Resort, cheered on by everyone's favorite Incredible Avenger. The Avengers Super Heroes 5K is a great way to spend time together and create unforgettable memories with family and friends."

I'm sure the Avenger will change year to year but the use of the word incredible and the fact they've been using images of him in the advertisements makes me think Hulk is the theme for the kid races and 5k for year one.

 

[pxefig]

So after preordering the pins for the Star Wars half I was reminded that I didn't order them for Avengers. Just went back to order them and they're no longer available. Boo! Heres hoping I can get them at the Expo!

I just ordered the necklace and one pin, so they are available again!

 

[kirstie101]

I'm basing that guess off of the 5k description on their website: "It's the Avengers Super Heroes 5K for runners of all ages --- adults, teens, and tweens – and it's going to be INCREDIBLE! Here's your chance to unleash your Super Hero abilities as you race along an extraordinary course throughout the Disneyland®Resort, cheered on by everyone's favorite Incredible Avenger. The Avengers Super Heroes 5K is a great way to spend time together and create unforgettable memories with family and friends."

I'm sure the Avenger will change year to year but the use of the word incredible and the fact they've been using images of him in the advertisements makes me think Hulk is the theme for the kid races and 5k for year one.

I think you're right. Hulk has been a pretty big part of their announcement and advertising so I'd expect to see him on one of the medals, and the 5K makes sense.

I just ordered the necklace and one pin, so they are available again!

Thank you!!!! Just ordered my pin!

 

[Kathymford]

But their entire marketing campaign was "SMASH the Half"

 

[kirstie101]

But their entire marketing campaign was "SMASH the Half"

But the Half medal wont change for 5 years. I don't see them using one single character out of all the Avengers for 5 years straight when its called the Avengers Half. Whereas for the 5K the medal will change each year so they could do Hulk this year, Captain America the next and so on.

 

[jeanigor]

But the Half medal wont change for 5 years.

While I would l like to agree with you, this may not be. Case in point the Wine & Dine Half medal changing in year 4.

 

[pxefig]

While I would l like to agree with you, this may not be. Case in point the Wine & Dine Half medal changing in year 4.

The marathon got a 20 year redesign and the next year got a new design. The Princess got a 5 year redesign and the next year got a new design. Wine and Dine got a new one at the four year mark and another redesign this year. Even the Disneyland half got a slight design change with adding the ring. I think we are at the beginning of seeing runDisney change up the medal designs each year. Which it great! I always found it odd (and a little lazy, to be perfectly honest) that they kept the same design for FIVE YEARS. So happy to see the continuous redesign plan. I hope it stays!

Now, that being said, I also *think* there is no way the inaugural Avengers medal won't be the Avengers "A". It's a medal design on a silver platter. Of course I like being surprised. Like the whole Avengers half marathon. People have been clamoring for Star Wars and Disneyland Paris halfs and BOOM runDisney drops an Avengers half. Totally unexpected and totally awesome. If they do that with the medal I'll be thrilled. But I think the "A" is obvious and easy and more often than not obvious and easy are what runDisney goes with.

Of course, this is totally my own opinion, based on absolutely nothing, and regardless of what I think we will all find out eventually what the medal designs are. But, really, what's the internet even good for if you can't fill it up with baseless speculation?!

 

[jeanigor]

The marathon got a 20 year redesign and the next year got a new design. The Princess got a 5 year redesign and the next year got a new design. Wine and Dine got a new one at the four year mark and another redesign this year. Even the Disneyland half got a slight design change with adding the ring. I think we are at the beginning of seeing runDisney change up the medal designs each year. Which it great! I always found it odd (and a little lazy, to be perfectly honest) that they kept the same design for FIVE YEARS. So happy to see the continuous redesign plan. I hope it stays!

Now, that being said, I also *think* there is no way the inaugural Avengers medal won't be the Avengers "A". It's a medal design on a silver platter. Of course I like being surprised. Like the whole Avengers half marathon. People have been clamoring for Star Wars and Disneyland Paris halfs and BOOM runDisney drops an Avengers half. Totally unexpected and totally awesome. If they do that with the medal I'll be thrilled. But I think the "A" is obvious and easy and more often than not obvious and easy are what runDisney goes with.

Of course, this is totally my own opinion, based on absolutely nothing, and regardless of what I think we will all find out eventually what the medal designs are. But, really, what's the internet even good for if you can't fill it up with baseless speculation?!

I like them switching it up a bit myself. It makes those of us suckers who run the same race over and over have something to look forward to, instead of the same medal with a different date on the ribbon.

I'm looking forward to the medals for both the Avengers Half weekend and the Star Wars Half weekend. (And like Pokémon, I gotta catch 'em all!)

 

[pxefig]

I'm looking forward to the medals for both the Avengers Half weekend and the Star Wars Half weekend. (And like Pokémon, I gotta catch 'em all!)

Ha! Be sure to work on your quick attack!

 

[kirstie101]

I too wish they would change the medals more often. I mean every other race I've done has had a new medal each year. Thats part of the fun! I wish there was a 10K for this race. I wonder if they'll add one eventually.

 

[SultanPprShkr]

I too wish they would change the medals more often. I mean every other race I've done has had a new medal each year. Thats part of the fun! I wish there was a 10K for this race. I wonder if they'll add one eventually.

10k may or may not come, but they'd have to add a 10k to match wine & dine weekend too, to make it even. west coast now has more half marathons than east coast does, so they have to level out the playing field on their side first.

i like the same medal nonsense but i also of course like the new medals that all the other races do. there are pros & cons to both.