The Official 2013 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Thread

[FloridaNative8]

Go to Zazzle.com and you can design anything. It can be a little pricey, but not too bad considering I'm only ordering only one shirt. The only down side is they don't use "tech" material, only cotton blends. So I'll just wear a tech shirt under it. And contrary to many of my northern neighbors, anything below 80 is cold for me for layers are good!

I also used them to design my wedding invites, reply cards, and thank you cards, and they came out awesome!

I'm definitely going to check it out!! Thank you!

I live in Tampa, and RARELY run in tech material for my shirts, I usually go with cotton tanks. It takes a bit for me to work up a sweat, I think living in FL almost all of my life has made my heat tolerance a bit higher than most!

Off to check out Zazzle!

 

[jeanigor]

So what happens at the FLP? Is there food and drink for purchase or is some of it included? I couldn't tell from the registration if there is an additional fee for the FLP (like the breakfast for the Princess...)

A domestic canned beer or prepackaged sangria (it was a little scary) at the finish. I think there was pop too. $10 gift card to spend in epcot on food or drinks.

Food at the finish was (if I remember correctly) a banana and the box of food they have been giving out since Princess 2012. I actually really like it cause they have some g-f stuff in there. There was also powerade and water.

I agree the sangria was a little odd, but I couldn't imagine a beer after the race. There was pop for minors and adults who didn't want alcohol.

The $10 gift card can be spent on anything, it doesn't need to be at the after party. I use mine to buy a Food & Wine vinylmation.

I too am a fan of the goodie box they have been giving out. It offers a nice variety than a bagel, an orange and a banana. It also is nice to be able to carry it all easily.

 

[Steve's Girl]

Planning to run the W & D 1/2 this year. DS who will turn 14 is August wants to run it with me.

Does anyone know which resorts are host resorts? I would like to get our resort reservations made soon.

Thanks

 

[jeanigor]

Planning to run the W & D 1/2 this year. DS who will turn 14 is August wants to run it with me.

Does anyone know which resorts are host resorts? I would like to get our resort reservations made soon.

Thanks

Most likely won't have anything official until they open registration.

 

[Figment1990]

I'm in! Add me to the list. You can add +1 to me if you want, as I'll be running with either my sister, or DH or both! So excited!

 

[MonkeyDishwasher]

If anybody doesn't want their free beverage, you can pass your beers my way!

 

[Snelldog]

If anybody doesn't want their free beverage, you can pass your beers my way!

Yes, I would also accept friendship in the form of extra beers!

 

[PlutoBaby]

I'm in! Add me to the list. You can add +1 to me if you want, as I'll be running with either my sister, or DH or both! So excited!

 

[bigtony777]

Add me to the list of beer takers! It is a pretty sad choice of beers. I can't understand how they only offer bud and bud light with the selection of beers around the world just steps away inside the park! I tried the margarita last year. I thought that it was just my stomach that didn't like it after pushing a rather fast race. But after several other drinks from around the showcase, I determined is was the skinny margarita that was causing the problem. The first year was by far the best. Each runner got a drink and snack voucher to use at any kiosk during the party for your choice of drink and food.

I actually do not like the box of items they now give out at the end of the races. Also, am I the only one that wants a bag even if they give me the box of items. It is pretty difficult to carry a drink, the box and a bag of ice or anything else you are trying to carry.

 

[wdwpluto]

I dunno you guys, I had a beer after my 3-miler last night (sans food) at the local Pub Run and it knocked me on my you-know-what! I think I'll be sticking with the soda!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I agree the sangria was a little odd, but I couldn't imagine a beer after the race. There was pop for minors and adults who didn't want alcohol.

The $10 gift card can be spent on anything, it doesn't need to be at the after party. I use mine to buy a Food & Wine vinylmation.

I too am a fan of the goodie box they have been giving out. It offers a nice variety than a bagel, an orange and a banana. It also is nice to be able to carry it all easily.

Thanks for clarifying about the gift card. We actually didn't use the one from the second race until the 2012 race!

And my problem with the sangria--it had all kinds of weird ingredients so I was afraid to drink it anyway. Couldn't tell if there was gluten in there or not. Plain old wine would have been nice...even cheap wine.

 

[Drm0314]

Double post

 

[Drm0314]

Add me to the list! This will be my first half marathon. I'm currently in training. Very excited.

 

[Drm0314]

Oops double post!

 

[zgirls]

I pick my races based on 2 things- 1. What is the charity 2. What free beverage at the end of race
Shamrock 1/2 Marathon = 4 yuengling beers
Moosehead 1/2 ironman(pre-official iota man event) = 1 margarita, 1beer
Warrior Dash = 1 beer
Yuengling 5k (1st one ever this April) = unknown # of beers + free brewery tour

The list could go on forever

Oh and it's always about the BLING

 

[fozziepitysthefool]

Do they often switch up host resorts? The three All-Stars were host resorts last year, but we would really like to try out AoA this time around...

 

[bigtony777]

I pick my races based on 2 things- 1. What is the charity 2. What free beverage at the end of race
Shamrock 1/2 Marathon = 4 yuengling beers
Moosehead 1/2 ironman(pre-official iota man event) = 1 margarita, 1beer
Warrior Dash = 1 beer
Yuengling 5k (1st one ever this April) = unknown # of beers + free brewery tour

The list could go on forever

Oh and it's always about the BLING

This is a very nice list! Any other favorites out there along the same theme?

 

[FFigawi]

This is a very nice list! Any other favorites out there along the same theme?

Lobsterman tri has unlimited free beer from Gritty's brewpub

 

[ludari]

Do they often switch up host resorts? The three All-Stars were host resorts last year, but we would really like to try out AoA this time around...

They do switch host resorts but usually All-Stars is always included. I'm not sure about AoA but I would think that resort would be included as well.

 

[fozziepitysthefool]

Got a great flight deal with JetBlue - direct flights out of Syracuse that fit in with ToT dates. Will see you next year hopefully! I wish you all the best on your W&D adventure.