OFFICIAL January 2012 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Goofy or Dopey Challenge Thread

[slapwhitey]

This is my first half marathon and I'm seeing a lot of talk of corrals and where people are being situated. Did I miss something? Has a list of which corral you're in been posted somewhere. I got my bib number so far but that's all I can see.

Chris

 

[ChrisRuns]

This is my first half marathon and I'm seeing a lot of talk of corrals and where people are being situated. Did I miss something? Has a list of which corral you're in been posted somewhere. I got my bib number so far but that's all I can see.

Chris

Corrals will be posted at the expo, and they also will be on your bib (if memory serves).

 

[cewait]

Hey! Hopefully quick question. I need to get my corral moved up. I have a 15k race I can use, but if I print out the full results from the internet, it's 50 pages. Do I have to print all 50 pages or can i just print the first couple of pages and then mine? And is the internet printout enough or do I have to have something else? and what do they do with the printout - okay, it was more than one question. thanks!

Yes




Oh, yes print out the first page with the title and date then your page. The time in the race is used to estimate a predicted half time. Based on that you may move up if that time is faster than the fastest time in your current corral

 

[John VN]

This is my first half marathon and I'm seeing a lot of talk of corrals and where people are being situated. Did I miss something? Has a list of which corral you're in been posted somewhere. I got my bib number so far but that's all I can see.

Chris

Go to this thread, http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2843520, for a rough idea where you might be since you have your BIB Number.

 

[cewait]

This is my first half marathon and I'm seeing a lot of talk of corrals and where people are being situated. Did I miss something? Has a list of which corral you're in been posted somewhere. I got my bib number so far but that's all I can see.

Chris

Corrals will be posted at the expo, and they also will be on your bib (if memory serves).

They are listed on the bib. I do not recall seeing a list at the expo but that does not mean it is not there.

 

[flatlandcycle]

Hey! Hopefully quick question. I need to get my corral moved up. I have a 15k race I can use, but if I print out the full results from the internet, it's 50 pages. Do I have to print all 50 pages or can i just print the first couple of pages and then mine? And is the internet printout enough or do I have to have something else? and what do they do with the printout - okay, it was more than one question. thanks!

I have used the first page that identifies the race, date, length and the page that shows my result, without any problems. People have used smart phones and just shown the results page in the past.

 

[flatlandcycle]

Here is the spectator tool that can help in following your runners:
http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/spectator-tool

With all the worry about cell phones having enough charge, I wouldn't want your phone to be completely dead, when you are trying to find your loved ones in the finish area.

Having an old-school solution will go a long way. I plan to give my wife my spectator-tool pace and give her a call if, or should I say when, the wheels come off.

 

[slapwhitey]

Thanks everyone for the response. I am currently battling bouts of fear and excitement all at the same time. Can't wait to finally get this thing under way.

 

[Shannon84]

Here is the spectator tool that can help in following your runners:
http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/spectator-tool

With all the worry about cell phones having enough charge, I wouldn't want your phone to be completely dead, when you are trying to find your loved ones in the finish area.

Having an old-school solution will go a long way. I plan to give my wife my spectator-tool pace and give her a call if, or should I say when, the wheels come off.

That tool is awesome, thank you!!

I am wondering if anyone has a recommended spot along the course somewhere, just one, that would be easiest for my mom to view me running, she knows Disney somewhat but not that great...I don't want to overwhelm her with multiple spots...just one easy one besides the finish area

thanks

 

[cewait]

That tool is awesome, thank you!!

I am wondering if anyone has a recommended spot along the course somewhere, just one, that would be easiest for my mom to view me running, she knows Disney somewhat but not that great...I don't want to overwhelm her with multiple spots...just one easy one besides the finish area

thanks

Actually the tool has a great itinerary. TTC, Poly, Finish

We too use the old school table with expected times at various locations.

 

[aaronv88]

Just printed out my waiver form and my bib number is 36215. Anyone close to that and does anyone know which Corral i might be in?

 

[flatlandcycle]

That tool is awesome, thank you!!
I am wondering if anyone has a recommended spot along the course somewhere, just one, that would be easiest for my mom to view me running, she knows Disney somewhat but not that great...I don't want to overwhelm her with multiple spots...just one easy one besides the finish area
thanks

Mile 10 (Castle Viewpoint)
Walk from the start to the monorail station at Epcot® and ride it to the Transportation and Ticket Center station. Exit the monorail and walk down the ramp and follow the overhead signs for the monorail to Magic Kingdom® Park. After arrival at the Magic Kingdom® Park/ Main Street U.S.A. exit the platform and walk toward the park entrance to watch for your runner.

Mile 9 (TTC)
She could choose to stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center and see you at mile 9. It is unlikely she would make it to the castle if she sees you at mile 9.

If she does TTC she could easily walk to the viewing area in the Polynesian Resort parking lot for another easy sighting. The return lines for the monorail were very long at last year's Princess 1/2. Maybe the castle and the finish would be good. The castle is pretty cool, if she can handle the one monorail transfer and the hike to the castle.

I hesitate sending spectators by car to MK/TTC. That area should be full of relay activities and extra traffic associated with it.

 

[RunRookie]

Just printed out my waiver form and my bib number is 36215. Anyone close to that and does anyone know which Corral i might be in?

I think you and I are in the same corral. I think Corral C. Check the first post in the Weekend Bib thread for an estimated breakdown of bib numbers and corrals by race.

 

[CALIFLADY]

Coach (et al)-

I've seen you give blow-by-blow "what to expect" descriptions before (and it may very well be buried in this thread somewhere).

I'm running this Disney Half for the first time, so I've never been on this course before. My biggest concerns are the elevation changes (since I'm a flatland Houston runner). I know I'll have the Seven Seas Lagoon/Bay Lake underpass between miles 4 and 5 to deal with. Is the ramp near mile 10 uphill? How about that last 5K back into Epcot? Is that flat? Where else should I expect, and try to plan energy stores for?

Thanks! And see you next week!

 

[cewait]

Coach (et al)-

I've seen you give blow-by-blow "what to expect" descriptions before (and it may very well be buried in this thread somewhere).

I'm running this Disney Half for the first time, so I've never been on this course before. My biggest concerns are the elevation changes (since I'm a flatland Houston runner). I know I'll have the Seven Seas Lagoon/Bay Lake underpass between miles 4 and 5 to deal with. Is the ramp near mile 10 uphill? How about that last 5K back into Epcot? Is that flat? Where else should I expect, and try to plan energy stores for?

Thanks! And see you next week!

We are headed over on THurday AM - I think the first SWA flite... Hope to see you around.

First, if you run outdoors at all in Houston you are more than prepared for 12.6 miles of the half. It is truly flat.

Hill Descriptions
Mile 1 - No on e ever talks about this but this is the same as the second to the last hill. Every one is fresh so no one really notices. It is an overpass. It is also a neck down point so possibly many are walking due to crowds

Mil 4.5 - The water bridge. By far the toughest incline. A reverse hill where we run down under the Seven Seas Lagoon. then back up. Keep you head up on this one. You may want to hop up on the sidewalk course left. On occasion there is a security guy down there shooing folks off. Be careful if you need to hop down as it is a 12-18 nice drop.

Mile 5 ish. Ok really not a hill but if poorly trained this can feel hill. It comes under the MK rail way. You have been running for just over a mile and seeing the MK but have not reached the dang place yet....

Mile 10 - This is the cloverleaf exit from World Drive to Epcot Drive. It is designed for 45 mph so there is a slope from course left to course right. At the same time we climb 25 feet. Again not much of a hill but the slope tends to be something folks may have issues with.

** a great rule of thumb is run on the flats on a curve like this. Unfortunately, there is not shoulder on the inner radios of the turn, so you are dealing with a rutted track if you stay low. Or dealing with the slope in the middle. I run high. The upper raiius takes the climb early and has no slop. You can fly by folks as they struggle with the incline as you have already completed most of the climb.

Mile 11 - the second of the three sisters. Is feels bad since you just did the previous one but s not as bad since the roadway never goes all the way back down to ground level between the two hills.

Mile 12. The final hill. Just when you wrought you were over the mess, the last hill hits. This comes after a 120 degree turn to the right. If the water bridge is not the greatest slope, this may be. It is the bus parking lot exit road. It just feels steep but I find it a great place to make a charge if looking for a time. You have a mile to go and the slope down from the hill sets you up for a nice run into the park.

Now you know that there are other smaller unflat areas.. For instance both parks are built up from the original ground elevation. MK is 15 feet higher than the uturn at mile 5.

If you want to practice this week, get on a treadmill, warm up and run at about 6 % elevation. That is higher than any of these hills

Here is a link to my mile by mile
http://DisneyRunningToday.com/DisneyRunningToday/Blog/Entries/2011/11/24_Entry_1.html

 

[aaronv88]

I think you and I are in the same corral. I think Corral C. Check the first post in the Weekend Bib thread for an estimated breakdown of bib numbers and corrals by race.

Great, i'll see you there Rick. I will be walking the whole 1/2 i believe. Ankle still recovering from 2 months of injury. I hope i finish in time for the medal at this point.

 

[jeanigor]

Great, i'll see you there Rick. I will be walking the whole 1/2 i believe. Ankle still recovering from 2 months of injury. I hope i finish in time for the medal at this point.

I'm right there with you. Spent most of November/Early December in the ICU and hospital. Might have lessened my muscle mass, but can't touch my spirit.

 

[aaronv88]

I'm right there with you. Spent most of November/Early December in the ICU and hospital. Might have lessened my muscle mass, but can't touch my spirit.

I'll be seeing you there then. I just wish i can see who is who when i get there instead of reading off names on the bib. I am doing this cause i want to go to disney land to get my c2c once i get healthy and start running again.

 

[RunRookie]

I'll be seeing you there then. I just wish i can see who is who when i get there instead of reading off names on the bib. I am doing this cause i want to go to disney land to get my c2c once i get healthy and start running again.

Come to our meet-up on Friday morning at the Kona in the Poly resort. 10:30am I think. Then we can meet everybody! I am like you and only know Mike by sight because we live near each other.

It is going to be a blast! I will be wearing a WISH singlet for the Half so look for that.

 

[FFigawi]

I'm running this Disney Half for the first time, so I've never been on this course before. My biggest concerns are the elevation changes (since I'm a flatland Houston runner). I know I'll have the Seven Seas Lagoon/Bay Lake underpass between miles 4 and 5 to deal with. Is the ramp near mile 10 uphill? How about that last 5K back into Epcot? Is that flat? Where else should I expect, and try to plan energy stores for

Following on to Charles' excellent description of the hills, let me add that the elevation changes aren't any more severe than running the ones along Allen Parkway or in Terry Hershey Park. If you can handle those, you'll do just fine at WDW.