cewait
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Has anyone looked at the Race Program? I have a stack of 13 programs and in general the program is the same as it was in 99. But I still read the book cover to cover. A really minor gripe I have is that I miss the inky smell of the early days when the book would arrive in mid October wrapped in plastic with the waiver card serving as the address card. I really miss laying back and falling asleep browsing the book. Somehow, the fresh smell of toner just does not generate the same warm feelings.
Anyway, to the reason for the post. It seems like a couple really nice adders have been included. First, the park schedules are now part of the book. Thats a nice touch for those who may not understand where to go to get the information. Also, looks like we are in for a 5:35 start again. While not mentioned in the booklet, I am sure that the close coupled wave starts will continue, bringing the last waive to the start line around 6 am for the full and a little later for the half.
The Expo is opening at 10AM on Thursday again. That is great as it allows for getting to the expo then lunch rather than missing lunch to hit the first opening of the expo when it used to open at noon. A couple of vendors there that are unexpected. The most unexpected is Curl by Sami Duval A water sports company. Cool. Next, one that I hate to see but have purchased their product on site a couple times Shedable Shell. Basically a Tyvek Painters suit with rippable seams. They make a great wind/water breaker and are really stylish when temps are 30F.
Looks like Hal Higdon is returning to the race again. Its been a while since I recall seeing him at the expo. Definitely an expo rich in written talent.
Now for another toungue in cheek comment. Page 33 describes the B-Tag. Essentially, Disney is moving a little greener and going to the b-tag system for timing. For history, we used to run events on clock time only. If you were in the back, you needed your own runners watch so you would know what you exact time was. Chips allow for individual times to be recorded. The technology is simple. You, the runner carry a RFID (Radio Frequency ID) chip tied to your shoe. The chip is just a small unpowered circuit that is energized by a weak magnetic field carried by wiring under timing mats at the start and stops of races. When energized, the chip sends out a signal with a unique ID code. Basically a data logger records the chip code at the time you cross the mats.
Disney and many other races used these loaner chip systems for years. A disposable chip company created competition 4-5 years back called the D-Tag system. D-Tag because the tag on your shoe looked like a D when you installed it correctly. Now comes the B-Tag or Bib Tag. The B-Tag has two RFID bars running down the sides of the bib. We will receive several sets of instructions through the days between now and the race tell us that the bib must be worn on your outer layer, not covered by a top, not on a belt and definitely not folded. Now, look at the photo on Page 33 where this discussion occurs. There is a photo of Tink with a bib folded to less than half height.
Well, I wont spoil the rest of the book Enjoy
Anyway, to the reason for the post. It seems like a couple really nice adders have been included. First, the park schedules are now part of the book. Thats a nice touch for those who may not understand where to go to get the information. Also, looks like we are in for a 5:35 start again. While not mentioned in the booklet, I am sure that the close coupled wave starts will continue, bringing the last waive to the start line around 6 am for the full and a little later for the half.
The Expo is opening at 10AM on Thursday again. That is great as it allows for getting to the expo then lunch rather than missing lunch to hit the first opening of the expo when it used to open at noon. A couple of vendors there that are unexpected. The most unexpected is Curl by Sami Duval A water sports company. Cool. Next, one that I hate to see but have purchased their product on site a couple times Shedable Shell. Basically a Tyvek Painters suit with rippable seams. They make a great wind/water breaker and are really stylish when temps are 30F.
Looks like Hal Higdon is returning to the race again. Its been a while since I recall seeing him at the expo. Definitely an expo rich in written talent.
Now for another toungue in cheek comment. Page 33 describes the B-Tag. Essentially, Disney is moving a little greener and going to the b-tag system for timing. For history, we used to run events on clock time only. If you were in the back, you needed your own runners watch so you would know what you exact time was. Chips allow for individual times to be recorded. The technology is simple. You, the runner carry a RFID (Radio Frequency ID) chip tied to your shoe. The chip is just a small unpowered circuit that is energized by a weak magnetic field carried by wiring under timing mats at the start and stops of races. When energized, the chip sends out a signal with a unique ID code. Basically a data logger records the chip code at the time you cross the mats.
Disney and many other races used these loaner chip systems for years. A disposable chip company created competition 4-5 years back called the D-Tag system. D-Tag because the tag on your shoe looked like a D when you installed it correctly. Now comes the B-Tag or Bib Tag. The B-Tag has two RFID bars running down the sides of the bib. We will receive several sets of instructions through the days between now and the race tell us that the bib must be worn on your outer layer, not covered by a top, not on a belt and definitely not folded. Now, look at the photo on Page 33 where this discussion occurs. There is a photo of Tink with a bib folded to less than half height.
Well, I wont spoil the rest of the book Enjoy
