Wine and Dine 2015

[abbs25]

Thanks for the heads up on exchanging shirts wilkeliza!

 

[sperkins921]

Captain Obvious here,

Make sure you carry on at least one race-ready outfit. Your race shoes at the very least.

My sneakers are going to be in my purse (it's huge) I'm taking zero chances with them.

Glad to see I'm not the only one thinking this. As a matter of fact, my carry on will contain pretty much only race gear/nutrition and changes of undies etc. I can buy a T-shirt (or sleep in what I fly in) to wear until the race, but I'm not taking any chances on anything I need to run in not making it there.

Also, it may sound like Cpt Obvious, but make sure you load playlists, charge phones/pods/earbuds/watches etc before your trip and even again the morning of the race. I JUST made this mistake a week or so ago (ie thought i'd charged things and didn't bother to check) and was rewarded with having to run with no music (earbuds died) for the last couple miles and praying my garmin didn't die before I needed to stop. It did. So I only made 12 miles that run. And was really out of my zone without having music and having my mind not in the game, but checking my watch like a fiend to make sure it didn't die. Training is the time to have those mistakes.....definitely not during the race lol

 

[jeanigor]

One plus side of running at Disney, is they have music. Somehow I didn't charge my iPod before my first Princess Half and went to the start with zero battery. It wasn't as bad as I thought. During the Dopey, I turn off the tunes while in the park, it makes it a little more magical. But Osceola can get boring without something in your ear.

 

[Dis5150]

I really appreciate that he actually reads the comments and finds answers.

I was very surprised and happy that he answered my questions.

 

[BwoZoo22]

This is my plan exactly! My last flight to Colorado in May, they lost my bag and I really, really don't want to take a chance again! My purse (drawstring park bag) will be in a backpack, along with my running clothes and shoes. Running Buddy pouch, garmin, race fuel, toiletries, etc also. This bag goes under the seat in front of me. Wearing my back up running shoes. Wheelie will have everything else for the trip, into overhead bin. We have no direct flights from Little Rock so too many chances for them to "misplace" a checked bag. Also, if my wheelie has to be gate checked and ends up misplaced I will at least have racing clothes and toiletries lol. I can always wear DD25's clothes if I have to!

For those packing race fuel in your carry on, keep in mind TSA may consider the gels/gu a liquid that could be confiscated if not stuck within your little quart ziploc bag.

 

[sperkins921]

Good point! I *had* forgotten that. I don't want to be running around after I land to the running stores to stock up. I think I'll pack some blocks and beans so that I can cut down on gel/gu use.

Totally an awesome point!

 

[Dis5150]

For those packing race fuel in your carry on, keep in mind TSA may consider the gels/gu a liquid that could be confiscated if not stuck within your little quart ziploc bag.

Yes, good point. I only have Honey Stinger Waffles as gels gag me, lol. But good to know. I will remind DD25!.

 

[Rattpack]

This month continues to fall apart a little. Been sick all week. Tried to get out for a couple runs, but I'm completely wiped after a couple miles.

Have a 10K scheduled for next weekend, and Wine & Dine the week after that. Really just want to kick this bug and get a couple good workouts in before then. Sigh ...

 

[wilkeliza]

This month continues to fall apart a little. Been sick all week. Tried to get out for a couple runs, but I'm completely wiped after a couple miles.

Have a 10K scheduled for next weekend, and Wine & Dine the week after that. Really just want to kick this bug and get a couple good workouts in before then. Sigh ...

Wonder if you have the same bug I did. It seemed to come and go. Ended up being a sinus infection but doctors said no more antibiotics for those unless I wanted a test run as 99% of the time it is viral.

 

[Dug720]

Good point! I *had* forgotten that. I don't want to be running around after I land to the running stores to stock up. I think I'll pack some blocks and beans so that I can cut down on gel/gu use.

Totally an awesome point!

In the event that you do forget, they will have pretty much any of the brands you find in your local running store at the expo.

 

[Miranda]

My gift card came in the mail today! I thought it was my park ticket and I was excited I was going to be able to make fast passes now, but it's just the $15 gift card.

But keep an eye out on the mail, they have gone out!

 

[bcarey2k]

My gift card came in the mail today! I thought it was my park ticket and I was excited I was going to be able to make fast passes now, but it's just the $15 gift card.

But keep an eye out on the mail, they have gone out!

Spiffy!

 

[Mikelly1221]

Quick party question: can you add the afterparty tickets to your MDE account and make fastpass reservations? Do they have fastpass during the party?

 

[Jackie Skellington]

Quick party question: can you add the afterparty tickets to your MDE account and make fastpass reservations? Do they have fastpass during the party?

Yes my girlfriend (who is not running) received her ticket to the party which we have added to her Magicband. Runners attending the party get wristbands. As far as I know there are no fastpasses during the event and only some rides are open.

 

[mbwhitti]

After party ticket holders can enter Epcot at 7. The park is open until so you can fastpass at least 2 attractions

 

[Jackie Skellington]

I can't believe people are already posting W&D merchandise on eBay! They don't even have the items yet! Those are the people that will buy up merchandise so us runners that can't get there first thing can't buy...Boo!!!

 

[Jackie Skellington]

I can't believe people are already posting W&D merchandise on eBay! They don't even have the items yet! Those are the people that will buy up merchandise so us runners that can't get there first thing can't buy...Boo!!!

 

[Keels]

Does anyone know if Boma serves Zebra Domes at breakfast? I'm *cough, cough* asking for a friend *cough* ...

 

[minniebeth]

Does anyone know if Boma serves Zebra Domes at breakfast? I'm *cough, cough* asking for a friend *cough* ...

Not that I can recall~ but never fear... tell your friend that if she goes next door to The Mara (counter service), they have them in the packaged to-go section.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

They are packaged in packs of 4 for 3.99 I believe. I had them at the beginning of the month when we stayed there!