runDisney Events and Information / Runner's Discussion Thread

[mshalloween]

There is a marathon after party of sorts, though. It was at DTD on Sunday night, and in the main details, it's essentially the same thing. Wine and Dine is in Epcot, but it's not like you get anything for free; you're still paying for your food and drink, just like you would be at DTD. I agree that the after party is part of the crazy price, but charging what is essentially park admission after the race is just wrong. I'd gladly forgo the over-sold, over-crowded Epcot party for cheaper registration. I don't really think I'd be alone in saying that, either.

No.. the marathon after party was NOTHING like the W&D. I checked it out, got bored, and left. It was essentially you getting to go to DTD and getting a discount at a few specific stores or something. There was no organized gathering.. no get together spot.. nothing like that. I honestly can't even specifically remember what went on because it was almost like there was no after party. I was really pumped about going, too, as I wanted to celebrate finishing Goofy! It was definitely a bit of a let-down.

[HT_NSU]

Hey everyone, I know it's been FOREVER since I've been here, but I just wanted to share some things and ask some questions. So I injured myself back in December (partially-torn ligament in my foot) and I've just been cleared last week to start exercising again. Anyway, my ultimate goal is to do at least one RunDisney event (more if I can afford it) and I've gotten a lot of great tips from you guys and I'd like to start my training up again.

I came across this running club for moms that has chapters all over the country and it's FREE! I'm thinking about joining for added motivation from women in a similar situation as myself being a busy, working mother. I'm not affiliated with them at all and I'm not pushing them. I actually need to do more research before I decide if I'll be joining, but I figured I'd share in case it could help anyone else out. http://momsrunthistown.com/about-moms-run-this-town/

Also, quick question. I LOVE listening to my Disney podcasts and I find I'm most motivated to run after listening to a podcast recap a RunDisney event (which doesn't happen very often) so I was wondering if there are any podcasts out there that are exclusively RunDisney?

[Phylers]

No.. the marathon after party was NOTHING like the W&D. I checked it out, got bored, and left. It was essentially you getting to go to DTD and getting a discount at a few specific stores or something. There was no organized gathering.. no get together spot.. nothing like that. I honestly can't even specifically remember what went on because it was almost like there was no after party. I was really pumped about going, too, as I wanted to celebrate finishing Goofy! It was definitely a bit of a let-down.

Which is exactly how I felt after the second Wine and Dine. "Welcome to Epcot! You did it! ... Now stand in lines and pay for everything." I know I'm spoiled in that regard, but a lot of the folks in that race are likely to hit up the Food and Wine Fest anyway, and that's essentially the "party."

Hey everyone, I know it's been FOREVER since I've been here, but I just wanted to share some things and ask some questions. So I injured myself back in December (partially-torn ligament in my foot) and I've just been cleared last week to start exercising again. Anyway, my ultimate goal is to do at least one RunDisney event (more if I can afford it) and I've gotten a lot of great tips from you guys and I'd like to start my training up again.

Welcome back!

I can't speak to podcasting or running groups for moms, but I'm likewise working my way back from injury. Keeping things slow and managing expectations have been my biggest problems. I know in my head that I can't just get back out there and go, but it's still frustrating.

[mshalloween]

Which is exactly how I felt after the second Wine and Dine. "Welcome to Epcot! You did it! ... Now stand in lines and pay for everything." I know I'm spoiled in that regard, but a lot of the folks in that race are likely to hit up the Food and Wine Fest anyway, and that's essentially the "party."

I think we're just going to have to agree to disagree on this one. The W&D after party was what you made of it - there were places that did not have long lines, and there were some places that had huge lines. I think in Germany where there was a long line at the Biergarten, I only waited about 5 minutes in line; they seemed to move pretty quickly. Either way, it was nothing like the cool-down "party" after the marathon. Maybe a lot of folks in that race are likely to hit up the F&W Fest, however, the only three times I have been to the F&W Fest are at the W&D after-party (seriously!) and now that I have an AP, that will change, but prior to this year, that's how it has been. I think the W&D after party is a ton of fun and it's one of the main reasons I run that race. I'm very much looking forward to it this year.

Hey everyone, I know it's been FOREVER since I've been here, but I just wanted to share some things and ask some questions. So I injured myself back in December (partially-torn ligament in my foot) and I've just been cleared last week to start exercising again. Anyway, my ultimate goal is to do at least one RunDisney event (more if I can afford it) and I've gotten a lot of great tips from you guys and I'd like to start my training up again.

I came across this running club for moms that has chapters all over the country and it's FREE! I'm thinking about joining for added motivation from women in a similar situation as myself being a busy, working mother. I'm not affiliated with them at all and I'm not pushing them. I actually need to do more research before I decide if I'll be joining, but I figured I'd share in case it could help anyone else out. http://momsrunthistown.com/about-moms-run-this-town/

Also, quick question. I LOVE listening to my Disney podcasts and I find I'm most motivated to run after listening to a podcast recap a RunDisney event (which doesn't happen very often) so I was wondering if there are any podcasts out there that are exclusively RunDisney?

Welcome back! I don't know anything about podcasts, so I won't be of any help there. But glad you're on the mend and getting back into running! Which event(s) do you have your sights set on?

[HT_NSU]

Welcome back! I don't know anything about podcasts, so I won't be of any help there. But glad you're on the mend and getting back into running! Which event(s) do you have your sights set on?

I'm not 100% sure. I'm veeeeeeeeery early on in this process. It'll probably be at WDW since I'm in Louisiana. I know some of you have suggested that I start local so I'm looking at starting out with this: https://www.facebook.com/HueyPRun It's a 5K happening in June. Is that the best place to start?

[mshalloween]

I'm not 100% sure. I'm veeeeeeeeery early on in this process. It'll probably be at WDW since I'm in Louisiana. I know some of you have suggested that I start local so I'm looking at starting out with this: https://www.facebook.com/HueyPRun It's a 5K happening in June. Is that the best place to start?

A 5K is a GREAT place to start! It's not very long, it's low pressure, and you'll get to see what a race day is like! That race looks really cool and being 3 months away, you have a good amount of time to work up to the 5K distance (remember, you don't have to run the *entire* thing, either!) When I first got into running, I did a bunch of 5Ks, worked up to 10Ks, then got into half marathons. You just have to advance at your own pace and do what you're comfortable with. There are races of all distances out there too, so you can work your way up gradually if your prefer!

As far as Disney races go, any of them are good to start with! Disney races are generally pretty great for newer runners as the races are FULL of them! You get 4 hours to finish a half marathon, and with the tens of thousands of people who run them, you're pretty much guaranteed not to be last.

If you're looking to work up to a half marathon, the New Orleans Half in February is a great race to look into. The only thing is is it usually falls the same weekend as the Princess Half Marathon, which I think is a great place for newer runners to break into a Disney race! If you'd rather start out smaller at Disney, they have lots of 5Ks, and they also have the Tower of Terror 10-Miler.

Lots to choose from

[Phylers]

I'm not 100% sure. I'm veeeeeeeeery early on in this process. It'll probably be at WDW since I'm in Louisiana. I know some of you have suggested that I start local so I'm looking at starting out with this: https://www.facebook.com/HueyPRun It's a 5K happening in June. Is that the best place to start?

I inaugural races, and bridge runs have always just seemed really cool. The price is right, too, although I don't see any info about shirts. No shirt would disappoint me personally. Stilll, looks like a winner for a first event.

[HT_NSU]

Thanks, guys! There is another bridge run taking place sooner. This one is in my parish and I originally wanted to participate in it: http://www.uwaysc.org/bridge-run but because of my injury, there is no way I'd be ready in time. Maybe next year

[HT_NSU]

Just registered for my first ever run! I can't wait! Now that we have money invested in it I think we'll take training more seriously. Need to try to stay motivated! And if it goes well, maybe I can convince the hubby to start thinking runDisney!

[Anders Limpar]

Hey everyone, I know it's been FOREVER since I've been here, but I just wanted to share some things and ask some questions. So I injured myself back in December (partially-torn ligament in my foot) and I've just been cleared last week to start exercising again. Anyway, my ultimate goal is to do at least one RunDisney event (more if I can afford it) and I've gotten a lot of great tips from you guys and I'd like to start my training up again.

I came across this running club for moms that has chapters all over the country and it's FREE! I'm thinking about joining for added motivation from women in a similar situation as myself being a busy, working mother. I'm not affiliated with them at all and I'm not pushing them. I actually need to do more research before I decide if I'll be joining, but I figured I'd share in case it could help anyone else out. http://momsrunthistown.com/about-moms-run-this-town/

Also, quick question. I LOVE listening to my Disney podcasts and I find I'm most motivated to run after listening to a podcast recap a RunDisney event (which doesn't happen very often) so I was wondering if there are any podcasts out there that are exclusively RunDisney?

Do you know about the Mickey Miles podcast. I don't know how much they recap RunDisney events becauses I actually have never listened to the podcast. But it is probably the most Disney running specific podcast you'll find. Its hosted by one of the guys from WDW Today.

[Phylers]

Just registered for my first ever run! I can't wait! Now that we have money invested in it I think we'll take training more seriously. Need to try to stay motivated! And if it goes well, maybe I can convince the hubby to start thinking runDisney!

Totally! I train to stay sharp (or try to get sharp again ), but I absolutely am among the crowd who need that impending race ahead of me in order to really focus on not blowing off a run. The dangling carrot is a powerful motivator.

Congrats on signing up!

[HT_NSU]

Do you know about the Mickey Miles podcast. I don't know how much they recap RunDisney events becauses I actually have never listened to the podcast. But it is probably the most Disney running specific podcast you'll find. Its hosted by one of the guys from WDW Today.

I have not heard about this podcast, but I'm definitely going to download it and give it a listen! Thanks!

Totally! I train to stay sharp (or try to get sharp again ), but I absolutely am among the crowd who need that impending race ahead of me in order to really focus on not blowing off a run. The dangling carrot is a powerful motivator.

Congrats on signing up!

Thanks for the continued encouragement! That helps me keep motivated, too!

[HT_NSU]

I know this thread is supposed to be about RunDisney events, but I just wanted to share. My husband and I decided at the last minute to do a 5k this morning just to see how it would be for the one we're registered for in June. We did it! We finished, and that feeling is awesome! Unfortunately, we didn't finish in the top 1000 to get a medal, but I'm really just glad I did it. Our unofficial time was 48:56 and that's going over a bridge and an overpass while pushing my daughter in her jogging stroller. Thanks for all of your tips and encouragement! Can't wait to do my next one!



Yeah, my daughter was wide awake.......until we started the race.

[Anders Limpar]

Just registered for my first ever run! I can't wait! Now that we have money invested in it I think we'll take training more seriously. Need to try to stay motivated! And if it goes well, maybe I can convince the hubby to start thinking runDisney!

I run everyday and it can be difficult to stay motivated especially after working all day (even more so when it looked like winter was never going to leave this year). Little things like wearing a favorite t-shirt or a new t-shirt are surprisingly motivational. I'm a big music fan. I'd suggest using a iPod with mixes of your favorite songs. Putting new music on my iPod and running to it for the first time is also motivational for me.

[Phylers]

I know this thread is supposed to be about RunDisney events, but I just wanted to share. My husband and I decided at the last minute to do a 5k this morning just to see how it would be for the one we're registered for in June. We did it! We finished, and that feeling is awesome! Unfortunately, we didn't finish in the top 1000 to get a medal, but I'm really just glad I did it. Our unofficial time was 48:56 and that's going over a bridge and an overpass while pushing my daughter in her jogging stroller. Thanks for all of your tips and encouragement! Can't wait to do my next one!

Yeah, my daughter was wide awake.......until we started the race.

Congrats! Love the Muppets shirt, too.

So how did you like the bridge as a course? I've never really minded a straight overpass (although there are a few killers late in most of the Disney races that I wouldn't mind seeing leveled out ), but on/off ramps .... *shudder*

[HT_NSU]

Congrats! Love the Muppets shirt, too.

So how did you like the bridge as a course? I've never really minded a straight overpass (although there are a few killers late in most of the Disney races that I wouldn't mind seeing leveled out ), but on/off ramps .... *shudder*

Thanks! I really didn't mind the bridge as a course. I live along the Mississippi River and there is a huge levee that is paved and that's what we train on so I'm use to going up the incline. The bad part was the banked turns going up and coming down because we had the jogging stroller and it was killing my arms to hold my daughter steady. Don't think we'll bring my daughter for our next two runs, though. That stroller takes its toll on you. Even on the way down I felt like I was being pulled and had to hand off my husband before I tripped over my own feet. We actually signed up for another run before the one that was going to be our first So the two we have coming up and the one that just passed are all part of a bridge run series and when we complete them we'll get a medal for doing all three. Absolutely LOVED the views from the bridge too!

[CrustyJuggler]

HT - congrats on your first 5K!

I haven't been on here in a long time either and a lot has happened since then. It seems like I only log in now to talk about running and other things that aren't really related to VM's. But anyways, I'm running my first half-marathon (The Run to Remember) here in Boston at the end of the month. My wife signed up a few months ago and then everything with the marathon happened and I felt compelled to join her. I did manage to do 13.1 last week in a little over 2 hours, but I was really hurting at the end (very low on energy). I've been experimenting with goo-type products. Anybody have any recommendations?

[Phylers]

I haven't been on here in a long time either and a lot has happened since then. It seems like I only log in now to talk about running and other things that aren't really related to VM's. But anyways, I'm running my first half-marathon (The Run to Remember) here in Boston at the end of the month. My wife signed up a few months ago and then everything with the marathon happened and I felt compelled to join her. I did manage to do 13.1 last week in a little over 2 hours, but I was really hurting at the end (very low on energy). I've been experimenting with goo-type products. Anybody have any recommendations?

I don't, but I'll be interested to hear if you find anything that works.

Disney gives out the Clif Shot Bloks, but those are just too large for me to conveniently chew on the go. I've tried the regular Clif Shots, too, but I didn't really care for the flavor and didn't feel much benefit.

[jeffztt]

I noticed they posted the DLR Half Marathon medals on the blog today:



The blog article is here: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blo...weekend-bling/

[mshalloween]

I noticed they posted the DLR Half Marathon medals on the blog today:



The blog article is here: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blo...weekend-bling/

I am SO excited about these medals. I won't be getting the 5K one, but the other three are pretty amazing in my book! I can't believe how detailed the 10K one is. Well done, Disney!

In other news, I finally figured out all of the runs I'm going to do to get my 13 races, 13.1 miles or longer this year. I've already got 8 runs in the books up until now, so I just need to get in 5 before the new year! That will start with the Disneyland Half on Sep. 1, then 1 in October, 1 in November, and 2 in December. I found my last race when a $30 half marathon special was going on last week so I was pretty pumped to get to sign up for a race so cheaply.

Now that the summer season is here (for us Floridians, anyway), the races are slowing down. It feels so weird to not have any long races until September.