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wiigirl · 01-25-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mickeysgal

And free beer at the end from what I understand!

Sweet!

Mama_Dis · 02-04-2013, 11:02 AM

I ran it last year. I loved it, it's my kids favorite medal of mine! The crowd support is awesome, lots of music and fun. The first half is hilly- not like rolling hills of KY, but HILLS, there is at least one that goes up toward an area that people go to get a view of the city skyline, so it's a pretty steep incline, but once you get through that it is good! The Expo was great as well, lots of info on tons of different races/coupons/freebies etc.

mickeysgal · 02-05-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jimandami

We will be there! It's the largest 1/2 in the country and just a lot of fun!

Decision made - it will be Indy this year.

Will do the Flying Pig next year. Friends decided to meet us there and run their first 5k there. We're doing the mini-marathon (1/2). Hope it has a good expo. I'm becoming an expo addict.

RunRookie · 02-06-2013, 04:03 PM

I am definitely running The Pig this year cuz it is the 20th anniversary of the race weekend and they are offering a new 3-Way and 4-Way Challenge to the race.

I am doing the 3-Way Challenge: a 10K and 5K on Saturday followed by the Half on Sunday. Kinda like an easier Dopey!

mickeysgal · 02-06-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RunRookie

I am definitely running The Pig this year cuz it is the 20th anniversary of the race weekend and they are offering a new 3-Way and 4-Way Challenge to the race.

I am doing the 3-Way Challenge: a 10K and 5K on Saturday followed by the Half on Sunday. Kinda like an easier Dopey!

I saw that they were offering that. A bit too challenging for me still - I'm working on it though. To be honest, it was a tough decision to choose between the two. Wish they were spaced out so that we could do both. Please come back to this thread and let me know how it went! Good luck!

MikeofRose&Mike · 02-07-2013, 10:07 PM

If you cannot chose between doing fast(Indy) and fun (Flying Pig) you don't have to.
Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) is the week before and is both fast and fun. Course is flat except for the tunnels into the Churchill downs infield and one underpass beneath some train tracks.
Lot's of crowd support and the horses are out doing there morning workouts when you run through Churchill Downs.
It's a week before Flying Pig, so you could even do both this year.
Even has the free Mich Ultra.

jimandami · 02-11-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeysgal

Decision made - it will be Indy this year.

Will do the Flying Pig next year. Friends decided to meet us there and run their first 5k there. We're doing the mini-marathon (1/2). Hope it has a good expo. I'm becoming an expo addict.

I thought the Expo was good last year! If you need a good hotel and don't mind something a little pricey, the JW Marriot is fantastic. It is new and very nice, and you literally walk right out the door to the start line. The Westin is also very close.

KippWade · 02-11-2013, 05:27 PM

I wouldn't count Indy as being "fast". The GF of one of the guys I work with spoke with me about the Indy Mini last fall and she said that she couldn't even start running until they got past mile 3. She said that it's a nice race to do just to say you've run on the IMS track, but she had been hoping for a PR; which didn't happen.

They do not start in waves like Disney does, it's released as one big mass of people. So unless you've gotten up front, you're in for a very crowded start.

I watched the coverage of it on TV last year.

I was debating on whether or not to do the Indy Mini or Flying Pig, and I'm thinking I'm going with the Pig and go with some of the other WiSH'ers that will be there.

jimandami · 02-11-2013, 06:09 PM

Yes, it is a big race but we didn't have trouble with crowds at all. We started in one of the preferred corrals (can't remember which one) and the only place I ever felt even the least but slowed down was at the track, and that's just because everyone wants to run down at the bottom. I did spend a portion of that part passing people on the grass....but I did that at the ToT 10-miler too!

02-04-2013, 11:02 AM	#17
Mama_Dis Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 149	I ran it last year. I loved it, it's my kids favorite medal of mine! The crowd support is awesome, lots of music and fun. The first half is hilly- not like rolling hills of KY, but HILLS, there is at least one that goes up toward an area that people go to get a view of the city skyline, so it's a pretty steep incline, but once you get through that it is good! The Expo was great as well, lots of info on tons of different races/coupons/freebies etc. __________________

02-06-2013, 04:03 PM	#19
RunRookie DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 736	I am definitely running The Pig this year cuz it is the 20th anniversary of the race weekend and they are offering a new 3-Way and 4-Way Challenge to the race. I am doing the 3-Way Challenge: a 10K and 5K on Saturday followed by the Half on Sunday. Kinda like an easier Dopey! __________________ -Rick Half Fanatic #1852 and Marathon Maniac #6743 My Blog: My Journey to Healthy Living 2013: WDW Family 5K \| WDW Goofy Challenge (half & full) \| Surf City Marathon \| Little Rock Marathon \| Penguin in the Park 5K \| Cherry Blossom 10M 2012: WDW Fiesta 5K \| WDW Half Marathon \| Chicago Polar Dash Half Marathon \| Penguin in the Park 5K \| Run Thru The Hills 10K \| Illinois iChallenge 5K \| Illinois iChallenge Half Marathon \| Soldier Field 10M \| AVON 39.3 Walk for Breast Cancer (Full & Half) \| North Shore Half Marathon \| Rock-n-Roll Chicago Half Marathon \| Roadkill 5000 5K \| Chicago Half Marathon \| Fox Valley Fall Final 20 \| Chicago Marathon \| Indianapolis Monumental Half \| Crystal Lake Turkey Trot 5K \| Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half \| Santa Hustle Half Disney Trips: Disneyland 1972-1978, Disney World 2000/2007/2012/2013, Disney Cruises 2003/2005, Disneyland 2008

02-07-2013, 10:07 PM	#21
MikeofRose&Mike Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 248	If you cannot chose between doing fast(Indy) and fun (Flying Pig) you don't have to. Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) is the week before and is both fast and fun. Course is flat except for the tunnels into the Churchill downs infield and one underpass beneath some train tracks. Lot's of crowd support and the horses are out doing there morning workouts when you run through Churchill Downs. It's a week before Flying Pig, so you could even do both this year. Even has the free Mich Ultra. __________________

02-11-2013, 05:27 PM	#23
KippWade Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 147	I wouldn't count Indy as being "fast". The GF of one of the guys I work with spoke with me about the Indy Mini last fall and she said that she couldn't even start running until they got past mile 3. She said that it's a nice race to do just to say you've run on the IMS track, but she had been hoping for a PR; which didn't happen. They do not start in waves like Disney does, it's released as one big mass of people. So unless you've gotten up front, you're in for a very crowded start. I watched the coverage of it on TV last year. I was debating on whether or not to do the Indy Mini or Flying Pig, and I'm thinking I'm going with the Pig and go with some of the other WiSH'ers that will be there. __________________ *Lighter, Stronger and Faster for 2013!* WDW 1/2 Marathon - Jan 7, 2012 3:48:49 \| Indianapolis Monumental 1/2 Marathon - Nov 3, 2012 3:37:29 WDW 1/2 Marathon - Jan 12, 2013 4:00:29 My Blog - 100 Pounds/1 Year I'm also on RunKeeper as KippWade!

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02-11-2013, 06:09 PM	#24
jimandami DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Union, KY (Cincinnati) Posts: 1,116	Yes, it is a big race but we didn't have trouble with crowds at all. We started in one of the preferred corrals (can't remember which one) and the only place I ever felt even the least but slowed down was at the track, and that's just because everyone wants to run down at the bottom. I did spend a portion of that part passing people on the grass....but I did that at the ToT 10-miler too!