Wine and Dine 2015

[Keels]

There's almost nothing that will keep the feet dry, your feet will still be sweating. If they are waterproof you will still be wet. If it "R@#*s" I will duct tape the tops of my shoes and hope to shed enough water to keep them a little lighter. I have thin socks that slide in shoes rather than feet that slide in socks, if that makes sense. I've seen people with bags on there feet until start time. Having a good dry pair for after is a good idea even if it's dry. I've had my favorite running socks for years, I can't find replacements. Something called drymax hyper thin, or wigwam ironman triathlete are similar.

If it looks like a repeat of last year, I'm going to ditch my new Brooks that I've broken in and run in my Inov-8s, again, with no socks, again. That's not my preferred method after the Disneyland Half, but I HAVE run a half in the rain in those shoes, I've trained in them going through pretty serious flooding, so I know how my feet can deal in water/deluge situations in them.

That said, I'd REALLY prefer not to do that since I haven't put any real serious mileage in them after I got my body acclimated to running in the Ravennas. But I can already tell that if those suckers get wet, they're going to get heavy and it is going to absolutely drive me nuts.

Anyway. Let's just not have rain. Everyone on board with that?

 

[sperkins921]

Sounds good to me!!

Esp since my rain proof shoes I haven't run in since April. And never on pavement as they are technically a trail shoe. I could do my Newtons since they are a half size big for my running size and a whole size big for street shoe, but I think I'd slide too much in them. I wear compression socks and they're not the thickest. I'm not blister prone but I bet that would do the trick in a heartbeat....I could do my NB's but I don't know how they'd feel wet. And my Nimbuses (Nimbii? Anyone know the right plural? lol) would so be like two cinder blocks on my feet. Hmmm.

I think Keels is right- let's just have no rain, yes?

 

[flvy]

I'm all for no rain!

 

[huggybuff]

Anyway. Let's just not have rain. Everyone on board with that?

From your fingers to Mother Nature's ears. I hope she is listening.

 

[flatlandcycle]

Is 65 and drizzle Alright, Alright, Alright? Please don't make me run in 85 degrees. I'll have to take my shirt off. (voice - Matt Damon doing Matthew McConaughey)

 

[DOOM1001]

November is one of the driest months in Orlando,if we get rain like last year that is really bad luck,just stop looking at the weather,its too early to worry about it.

 

[Figment1990]

If Matthew mcconoughey wants to run shirtless in the r$&@ at w&d I might put up with wet feet....

Kidding!

I'm on board. No R.

Just finished running. 3 runs left to do before I leave. I'm so ready for it to be here.

 

[bigtony777]

I didn't like the tear off coupon voucher the first year. It was miserable hot and people were puking and passing out everywhere. The lines were crazy insane. I gave mine away and didn't use them. I felt cheated. At least with the gift card if you don't feel like staying for the party or don't care to eat right after you run, you have the option of using it at another time.

I really liked the first year as we received several extra vouchers from others and you could pick from all of the options from around the world. I find it annoying that they have a couple of terrible choices for a free drink after the race with SO MANY great drink options inside the park.

 

[Fruto76]

Well,since we've started the topic of the "R" word (I refuse to say it...) does anyone have any recommendations of good "water proof" socks or other "keep your feet dry" ideas? Just in case.... I plan to take a small body glide with me and I always pack a hat in case, but the feet part is what makes me nervous. I can deal with being cold, wet, or hot. Blisters and pain, not so much....

I have very blister prone feet. For every long run, I use New Skin (buy at Walmart in the band aid aisle. Its a liquid bandage) on all spots that are possible hot spot areas and on the tops of my toes at the toenail area and around the sides where the toes would rub against each other. I then body glide all over the bottom and ball of my feet, the top of my feet at the base of my toes, both inside and outside of the foot and around the ankle. I wear Injinji socks for running. Last year after W&D I had NOT ONE blister!!! I was wearing my Mizuno wave riders and there were some deep puddles I ended up in but my shoes would drain out quickly and thankfully my feet survived unscathed.

 

[orangejeepgirl]

Got my gift cards today!!! :happydance:

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

November is one of the driest months in Orlando,if we get rain like last year that is really bad luck,just stop looking at the weather,its too early to worry about it.

Yes everyone, please stop looking at the weather! It's still 11 days away - the weather forecasts change hours in advance, I'm sure it will with over a week to go as well. Heck, I did an event in June that the night before was saying sunny and no chance of rain. Woke up in the morning and all of a sudden look what's around. Yep, rain. It ended up being mostly just a bit of drizzle where I was, but the thing to note is it was a lot different than what was being said 12 hours earlier.

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

Yes, yikes, everyone stay away from the hospitals this week!

No can do... I work in a hospital. But as of this time next Tuesday, I'll be staying away also.

 

[Sophie_2003]

Here again with another question...how fast does the merchandise really sell off? I am looking at a tank top, some headbands and maybe wine glasses, any chance those would be gone by noon on Friday?

Tks

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

DW did 10 miles in 2 hours on Saturday. Very proud of her. She pushed it a bit, and now her knee pain has returned. Told her to pull back.
I did 1 mile runs x5 at a local high school track on Sunday. I think my lower abs tightened up a lot after the Hershey 1/2 (bus ride from relay point; cold windy weather). Went to the MD last Thursday, and was cleared to run, but if the pain returns badly, (cue ominous music) further investigation may be necessary. Been doing a lot of stretching. About 4 miles of hills around the house tonight, and feeling pretty good.

Is there a list of attractions that are open during the race party?

If I did not finish (a fear rampaging through my head during the last week due to the discomfort): I would take the medal. It would become a source of inspiration to me. Heck, my race shirt for this race just may be from the 2014 Capital 10 Miler. At about 35 degrees, driving rain, and winds above 20mph, I went up and got my bag, and skipped the race. This year, I ran it in temps in the mid-20's with a wind chill below 20. And it is the PoT I used for Wine and Dine.

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

Oh- and gift cards arrived yesterday. Still no sign of our DME tags.

 

[flvy]

I hate saying it but I'm glad I'm not the only one without my DME tag...

 

[Miranda]

Did you guys call and have them re-send them?

 

[flvy]

Did you guys call and have them re-send them?

Yeah that's how I found out they were having issues with DME being sent out. Mine had been sent twice previously this would have been the third try. Granted they still have a week to get here, but I'm not feeling optimistic. It's honestly just me being lazy and not wanting to deal with baggage claim.

 

[lovingeire]

I have a guest who hadn't received their ME tags yet either. I called DME yesterday who said they were mailed 10/14 and reissued them yesterday. Hopefully they'll get one of the two sets prior to leaving.

 

[cyndiloveswalt]

Yesterday was a good Mickey mail day for me as well. Got our DME stuff and both DH and I got our gift cards.

I'm planning on wearing my magic band but I actually don't think I'll bring the gift cards (I really don't like carrying much when I run) and think we will just charge to band and use cards at expo.

I also vote for everyone avoiding your weather apps as much as you should avoid hospitals. But I have to say as much as I do not like running in rain I think I prefer it to 80s and humidity, that just sounds awful!