Official Disneyland ½ Marathon & 5k

[Reep]

For those who have run this before, do you listen to music/mp3 player while you run or is there enough going on you don't need to?

I'm in the minority, and I acknowledge that. I train with tunes, but I never race with them. Lots of reasons, but the main one is I like to interact with others. I like to offer and receive encouragement. But, if I run up on somebody with earphones in I assume they can't (or don't want to) hear me, so I just let them be. It kind of isolates you from the event.

Mile 4-8 and 10-11 can be a bit quiet, but I like to concentrate on my form, talk to others a bit, and pray, etc. I totally understand why people like music, but I try to encourage people not to isolate for a race like this because it kind of takes them out of the social part of the event.

Spectators also cheer you on and you would miss statements like "nice red shoes" or "way to go Robin Hood" [I was dressed as Peter Pan] followed by a chorus of "He's Peter Pan, can't you see the sword?" I even got passed and encouraged by a guy in a Sorcerer Mickey hat at mile 12 last year who tossed some encouragement. If everyone had headphones then the race wouldn't be nearly as much fun.

I'm somewhat fortunate because up toward the front, nobody wears headphones, so it isn't an issue.

 

[bigdave10000]

I'm in the minority, and I acknowledge that. I train with tunes, but I never race with them. Lots of reasons, but the main one is I like to interact with others. I like to offer and receive encouragement. But, if I run up on somebody with earphones in I assume they can't (or don't want to) hear me, so I just let them be. It kind of isolates you from the event.

Mile 4-8 and 10-11 can be a bit quiet, but I like to concentrate on my form, talk to others a bit, and pray, etc. I totally understand why people like music, but I try to encourage people not to isolate for a race like this because it kind of takes them out of the social part of the event.

Spectators also cheer you on and you would miss statements like "nice red shoes" or "way to go Robin Hood" followed by a chorus of "He's Peter Pan, can't you see the sword?" I even got passed and encouraged by a guy in a Sorcerer Mickey hat at mile 12 last year who tossed some encouragement. If everyone had headphones then the race wouldn't be nearly as much fun.

I'm somewhat fortunate because up toward the front, nobody wears headphones, so it isn't an issue.

Couldn't agree more. I run all of my solo miles listening to audio books and podcasts. I never have nor never will race with my iPod. You miss to much of the experience. Not to mention the safety issues involved.

 

[Reep]

Weather report is now for a low of 69 and high of 89, but with morning fog/clouds. Let's hope for lot of AM clouds. Everyone make sure and hydrate well on Saturday. It could get a bit warm.

 

[DeerIsleDisney]

Are we supposed to receive anything else from RunDisney before the race? I got a confirmation from Active.com when I registered, but haven't gotten anything else. I found the link on Facebook to download my waiver. Am I missing anything?

We've been in Anaheim since Sunday and are having a ball! It is HOT... not bad I'm sure for those from the South, but we are from Maine and it has been quite warm. Parks are not crowded except for Radiator Springs Racers. Today there was a mild earthquake while we were on Soarin' (all rides shut down for 10-20 minutes for a safety check). Went to see the Red Sox at Angels Stadium last night - running through there on Sunday is going to be very fun.

Safe travels to all who are headed this way over the next few days!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Good luck to everyone. Part 1 of my Coast to Coast attempt begins. . .

 

[BlazerFan]

I'm in the minority, and I acknowledge that. I train with tunes, but I never race with them. Lots of reasons, but the main one is I like to interact with others. I like to offer and receive encouragement. But, if I run up on somebody with earphones in I assume they can't (or don't want to) hear me, so I just let them be. It kind of isolates you from the event.

Mile 4-8 and 10-11 can be a bit quiet, but I like to concentrate on my form, talk to others a bit, and pray, etc. I totally understand why people like music, but I try to encourage people not to isolate for a race like this because it kind of takes them out of the social part of the event.

Spectators also cheer you on and you would miss statements like "nice red shoes" or "way to go Robin Hood" [I was dressed as Peter Pan] followed by a chorus of "He's Peter Pan, can't you see the sword?" I even got passed and encouraged by a guy in a Sorcerer Mickey hat at mile 12 last year who tossed some encouragement. If everyone had headphones then the race wouldn't be nearly as much fun.

I'm somewhat fortunate because up toward the front, nobody wears headphones, so it isn't an issue.

I like to have my iPod - just in case - but I often don't use it. When I do I only use 1 ear bud so I can still share encouragement. There are a few places where if I'm walking by myself the music helps. Last year I was with a friend for the entire race so I didn't use it at all.

I agree that sharing encouragement is a great part of any race.

 

[VickiHD]

Safe travels to everyone. We're heading out early tomorrow and should be in the park early afternoon. Yeah !!!!!!!

 

[StarGirl11]

A little nervous about the weather forecast but not like I can change it. But between missing a few weeks from the foot incident, pacing a first timer for the first time, and the weather I can't help but be nervous. For myself and for her

Less then 24 hours out now! Will probably be just settling into out hotel into PPH at this time tomorrow. So excited to see Carsland!

 

[Qltrgrl2]

Good Luck everyone and be sure to post a race recap for all of us to enjoy! Most of all have fun.

 

[lap3]

A little nervous about the weather forecast but not like I can change it. But between missing a few weeks from the foot incident, pacing a first timer for the first time, and the weather I can't help but be nervous. For myself and for her

Less then 24 hours out now! Will probably be just settling into out hotel into PPH at this time tomorrow. So excited to see Carsland!

The good thing is that the weather during race day won't be anything like it was a couple of years ago...something like 103 degrees at the finish! Anyone here remember that?

I won't hype it up too much but our family really enjoyed Carsland!

 

[Reep]

The good thing is that the weather during race day won't be anything like it was a couple of years ago...something like 103 degrees at the finish! Anyone here remember that?

I do. I ran a good race, and it didn't start getting warm until my last couple miles. I remember slowing a bit on the last mile because of the heat. I went and showered and came back out and people were still running, but it was hot. I felt so bad for them, but admired the guts of all those people finishing in that heat.

Are we supposed to receive anything else from RunDisney before the race? I got a confirmation from Active.com when I registered, but haven't gotten anything else. I found the link on Facebook to download my waiver. Am I missing anything?

You can download the Final Race Instructions from the official site. Some useful information on timing and getting to the start.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I train with my music on my iPhone but I never use it during the race. I also like interacting with the other runners and spectators.

runDisney does send out e-mailes but I never get them. Like the iGift bag...

 

[lap3]

I do. I ran a good race, and it didn't start getting warm until my last couple miles. I remember slowing a bit on the last mile because of the heat. I went and showered and came back out and people were still running, but it was hot. I felt so bad for them, but admired the guts of all those people finishing in that heat.

You can download the Final Race Instructions from the official site. Some useful information on timing and getting to the start.

I think that was my worst half I've ever done! I was in survival mode for the last 3-4 miles but I was so happy it was over because all I wanted to do was hang out by the pool...all day long! Hahaha. See everyone this weekend and hopefully at one of the DIS meets, too!

 

[VickiHD]

The good thing is that the weather during race day won't be anything like it was a couple of years ago...something like 103 degrees at the finish! Anyone here remember that?

I won't hype it up too much but our family really enjoyed Carsland!

I do ! It was a HOT one but still fun.

 

[kim3339]

The good thing is that the weather during race day won't be anything like it was a couple of years ago...something like 103 degrees at the finish! Anyone here remember that?

I won't hype it up too much but our family really enjoyed Carsland!

Ahhh!! I remember that one too. Try to block that one out as much as possible.

I train with my music on my iPhone but I never use it during the race. I also like interacting with the other runners and spectators.

Have you heard anything out yet about the 5k and where you'll be?

Question for all you veteran DL runners? What color was the 2009 shirt, for the life of me I don't remember and can't find it?

I know yr1 was white, yrs 2/3 were also a long sleeve white and short sleeve gray. Yr 5 was that bright blue and last year was the black 1.

 

[VickiHD]

Question for all you veteran DL runners? What color was the 2009 shirt, for the life of me I don't remember and can't find it?

I know yr1 was white, yrs 2/3 were also a long sleeve white and short sleeve gray. Yr 5 was that bright blue and last year was the black 1.

Oh that's a great question .......have them all at home but this is giving me something to think about on the 5.

My guess is white.

 

[Reep]

Question for all you veteran DL runners? What color was the 2009 shirt, for the life of me I don't remember and can't find it?

I know yr1 was white, yrs 2/3 were also a long sleeve white and short sleeve gray. Yr 5 was that bright blue and last year was the black 1.

Men's shirts
2006: long sleeve white
2007: long sleeve white (red and blue image)
2008: navy blue? (
2009: grey
2010: bright blue
2011: black with yellow/orange

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Men's shirts
2006: long sleeve white
2007: long sleeve white (red and blue image)
2008: navy blue? (
2009: grey
2010: bright blue
2011: black with yellow/orange

I really hope this years has the retro looking logo that's on the Race Guide.

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[kim3339]

Men's shirts
2006: long sleeve white
2007: long sleeve white (red and blue image)
2008: navy blue? (
2009: grey
2010: bright blue
2011: black with yellow/orange/QUOTE]

My hero!! Thank you!! I was forgetting the navy blue 1 and it was driving me crazy. I was thinking the grey 1 was the 2nd or 3rd year.

I really hope this years has the retro looking logo that's on the Race Guide.

Me too!

 

[Reep]

So, which of you nice folks is going to post a picture of the newest shirt when the expo opens tomorrow? I hope it is an interesting color. I'm a bit tired of white, black, navy and gray.