RFTT 10k and ToT 13k rumor

[ghoulishgirl]

Anyone else see this? According to Mouse Planet, RFTT and ToT are going to be replaced with one major event. About halfway down the page, under "quick takes"
http://www.mouseplanet.com/8915/Walt_Disney_World_Resort_Update

What do you think? Would you do it? It's so hot that time of year I cringe at the thought of a longer race in that heat.

 

[suzannews]

Someone else told me about the rumor but thats all I've heard. Maybe they'll bring back the Minnie 15K and have it in the fall, that would be great!!

 

[goofyinohio]

My guess is they will have another Half Marathon in October. I hope it's not another female only event no offense to anyone. Maybe a special Medal for doing both January and October? More bling? That would be sweet.

I would totally want to do the race either way.

 

[mousemgr2]

I would consider doing this race. October is my wedding anniversary so it would be two good reasons to make a trip there!

 

[FireDancer]

It may not be a running event. They used to do an inline full and half marathon, maybe bring that back. I would say a cycling event but it is pretty flat and not hilly enough really.

If I had to guess I could see a pirate themed Halloween run. It would go well with the Pirate and Princess theme parties and then there would be both a Pirate and Princess half. Maybe some bling for doing both of those to get more men to the Princess?

That is completely speculation...it may not even be true. Do we know if Jim Hill started this rumor?

 

[Joanna71985]

I think I would do the event

 

[SamSam]

Could be fun. A half marathon in October would be nice, something I would definitely consider.

 

[hungrygreenhippo]

Selfishly speaking, I hope they don't do away with RFTT and ToT because I haven't had a chance to run either yet. But of course if they add something new I would probably do it.

 

[DianeL]

Come on Chris! Get GOOFY! Matt and Bill did the Princess!

Gotta love a new rumor on new races/bling

 

[goofyinohio]

Come on Chris! Get GOOFY! Matt and Bill did the Princess!

Gotta love a new rumor on new races/bling

Oh I don't have a problem doing the female/Princess race at all it's the negative comments I read about men doing the race that would keep me out of it (Both from people who did the race and spectators.) I don't do well when I'm being yelled at and not for.

 

[syko]

I don't see what the problem is with men in a so called womens race its not as if you are running without any cloths on

The Princess race is aimed at women, but as there is no Prince race men can not be stoped from entering and I don't think they ever should be.

Did people complain at the male escorts?? The 2 I had where fantastic, how about the male medics??
If a woman really can not run with a man without getting embarresed, then I don't think she will be enterting many races!!!!

I like to have men in a competition, as when I race its the men I try to beat, as most of the time it is the men who are faster.

If Disney did have a male race I would be there!!!!!!

 

[wtpclc]

Chris - I can't belive you've heard so many negatives about men runnign in the women's races. (Not tha tI don't believe you) I think it's great. I think htey should leave teh #1 spot for a female, but besides that, it's all good. What matters is what WISHers, think. Go for it!

I'd probably get down fr a new half in teh fall. WHile it is hot, so is January a lot of the time. PPlus, a half would do better that time for the year for people trianing for the full.

 

[goofyinohio]

Sorry ya'll I wasn't trying to upset anyone. It's just what I read and it stuck in my mind.

I'd love to have that medal. Ask my wife I'm a prince and princess at heart!

 

[WDWFAN9]

Chris, I definitely didn't see or hear anyone have problems with men at the Princess half. Shame on anyone who made a fellow athlete feel uncomfortable!

 

[jbucci]

I was at the Princess 1/2 and my DH ran too. We both had a great time and will probably run again next year.

He didn't have any problems except for one minor misunderstanding. For those who don't know us, my DH's nickname is Butch-- based off of our last name, not really any stereotype of someone with the name Butch. Anyway, Chester was out in his awesome scream team attire and yelled loudly "go Butch" as DH ran by. A few of the women running nearby gave Chester some really evil looks until DH explained that he was in fact the "Butch" to whom Chester was screaming.

 

[wtpclc]

I was at the Princess 1/2 and my DH ran too. We both had a great time and will probably run again next year.

He didn't have any problems except for one minor misunderstanding. For those who don't know us, my DH's nickname is Butch-- based off of our last name, not really any stereotype of someone with the name Butch. Anyway, Chester was out in his awesome scream team attire and yelled loudly "go Butch" as DH ran by. A few of the women running nearby gave Chester some really evil looks until DH explained that he was in fact the "Butch" to whom Chester was screaming.

 

[dizneyfan23]

It seems strange that Disney would build up this "Fall Series Challenge" for 2009, and then just stop doing 2 of the 3 races that the challenge includes.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I heard it will be a "Pirates" Half Marathon to balance the "Princess" Half Marathon. More details soon!

 

[Duanerice]

I was at the Princess 1/2 and my DH ran too. We both had a great time and will probably run again next year.

He didn't have any problems except for one minor misunderstanding. For those who don't know us, my DH's nickname is Butch-- based off of our last name, not really any stereotype of someone with the name Butch. Anyway, Chester was out in his awesome scream team attire and yelled loudly "go Butch" as DH ran by. A few of the women running nearby gave Chester some really evil looks until DH explained that he was in fact the "Butch" to whom Chester was screaming.

That is so funny! I can just picture this.

enjoy,
Duane

 

[goofyinohio]

I'm down with a Pirate Half.


I'd sign up as soon as it was open.