Official 2013 Disney Princess Half Marathon Thread - Take 2 - Page 176 - The DIS Discussion Forums

mickeysgal · 02-10-2013, 09:46 AM

Can someone recap any of the potential get togethers before or after the race?

Mamasmurf227 · 02-10-2013, 09:53 AM

Can someone give me an idea of what is available at the med tents along the course?

flatlandcycle · 02-10-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hvivona

What time does everyone leave their resorts to head to the start line? I'm staying at AKL and trying to decide the best time to leave.

I get in line for Race Transportation at 3:30 a.m. If driving 3:30-3:40. The roads (World Dr, Buena Vista Dr.) become 10 mile/hour parking lots at like 3:45 a.m.

Transportation info on second page of Final Race Instructions(FRI):
http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/rund...ss/HalfFRI.pdf

dumbo_buddy · 02-10-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cripey

I wouldn't know since they still can't seem to be able to get any emails to me...which is just another problem that seems to happen more and more. I don't know if by adding new races and increasing the size of the current ones has caused all these issues or what (maybe a case of biting off more than you can chew?)....but it's disappointing that there are so many snafus, yet the races cost us more and more each year. Sure, most of them are really small things individually, but together they pile up and diminish the experience as a whole, in my opinion...from registration day to the starting fireworks. I hope they can get it all sorted out and properly organized before they decide to take on any more.

Good luck getting your run in today...stay warm!

i agree. i'm sure the race will be awesome but the lead-up is falling behind a little!

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Originally Posted by hvivona

What time does everyone leave their resorts to head to the start line? I'm staying at AKL and trying to decide the best time to leave.

i am planning on getting on my bus at WL at 3:30. i believe the buses start at 3am.

dumbo_buddy · 02-10-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by flatlandcycle

I get in line for Race Transportation at 3:30 a.m. If driving 3:30-3:40. The roads (World Dr, Buena Vista Dr.) become 10 mile/hour parking lots at like 3:45 a.m.

Transportation info on second page of Final Race Instructions(FRI):
http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/rund...ss/HalfFRI.pdf

oh yes the roads will be a parking lot! on marathon sunday it took a looooooong time to get from okw to epcot. i really started questioning why i didn't walk!

boogabuzz · 02-10-2013, 11:19 AM

Is anybody else staying at Wilderness Lodge?

I so wish I would have come to this thread sooner! You girls are great! I've read back about 60 pages and have found out all sorts of great info and confidence boosters! We can do it! Can anybody add me to the facebook group or tell me where to find it?

AmyAnne · 02-10-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dumbo_buddy

oh yes the roads will be a parking lot! on marathon sunday it took a looooooong time to get from okw to epcot. i really started questioning why i didn't walk!

How about the monorail?

saysay · 02-10-2013, 02:44 PM

Two weeks from now we will all be sporting our medals!

I got my emails, but I am seriously wondering why they didn't spread out the runners a bit more since there are a good bit more this year and the race is starting a little earlier. Would it have hurt to add another corral? I mean I love this race, but man its gonna be tight in MK and after we leave on that 2 lane road. Oh well, no matter it will be a blast. I just wonder if they have been so distracted with the DDD they didn't think alot of things through for the Princess....and on the emails and such have someone double check the stuff.

Got my 10 miler in and so ready for the weekend!

hvivona · 02-10-2013, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the responses ladies. I was thinking i needed to catch the bus around 3:30 or so. Looking forward to running with all of you!

sunnygal041 · 02-10-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by saysay

Two weeks from now we will all be sporting our medals!

I got my emails, but I am seriously wondering why they didn't spread out the runners a bit more since there are a good bit more this year and the race is starting a little earlier. Would it have hurt to add another corral? I mean I love this race, but man its gonna be tight in MK and after we leave on that 2 lane road. Oh well, no matter it will be a blast. I just wonder if they have been so distracted with the DDD they didn't think alot of things through for the Princess....and on the emails and such have someone double check the stuff.

Got my 10 miler in and so ready for the weekend!

OMG, I can't believe it's only 2 weeks from now. I will either be in traction, on a stretcher or in a wheelchair! But.....I will have an adult beverage in my hand. 😀

teacher31 · 02-10-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by saysay

Two weeks from now we will all be sporting our medals!

I got my emails, but I am seriously wondering why they didn't spread out the runners a bit more since there are a good bit more this year and the race is starting a little earlier. Would it have hurt to add another corral? I mean I love this race, but man its gonna be tight in MK and after we leave on that 2 lane road. Oh well, no matter it will be a blast. I just wonder if they have been so distracted with the DDD they didn't think alot of things through for the Princess....and on the emails and such have someone double check the stuff.

Got my 10 miler in and so ready for the weekend!

Emails? Plural?!?! I would settle for one. Anything important I should know? I've been reading here so I feel prepared, but I shouldn't have to rely on a message board to gather info.

sunnygal041 · 02-10-2013, 03:57 PM

Is anybody bringing bathing suits for the pools and/or hot tub?

TiggerAllie · 02-10-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Maddies Mama

There were a few ladies wondering if RD was using the right submitted proof of time in calculating corral placement. You might want to log into Active.com to view your registration to see what they have listed. Mine is listed on there with the name of the race and the time I completed it in - I submitted mine about 2 months after I registered. I had a weird glitch with logging in so if you can't access it for some reason, they will send it to you via e-mail as well. I was just trying to find out which Disney Princess I picked for my bib but they sent me my whole entire registration record.

So if I go back to the original email I got from Active.com and check my registration information, and it still lists the race I registered with NOT the new information, that probably means that the new race information was NOT used for corral placement, yes?

MoonFaerie · 02-10-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sunnygal041

Is anybody bringing bathing suits for the pools and/or hot tub?

I am. I figure it won't take up much space in my luggage, and if it's really hot, it might be nice to get in the pool for a bit.

MRS AR · 02-10-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by teacher31

Emails? Plural?!?! I would settle for one. Anything important I should know? I've been reading here so I feel prepared, but I shouldn't have to rely on a message board to gather info.

I'm in the same boat with you. No e-mails from run Disney. Without this board I wouldn't have my wavers. I did get a link from facebook for the commemorative poster. Thanks everyone.

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Mamasmurf227 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 290	Can someone give me an idea of what is available at the med tents along the course? __________________ Kim 1/00 ~ASM, 2/06 ~POP, 2/12 ~POP, 2/13 ~POP for PHM

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saysay DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 1,061	Two weeks from now we will all be sporting our medals! I got my emails, but I am seriously wondering why they didn't spread out the runners a bit more since there are a good bit more this year and the race is starting a little earlier. Would it have hurt to add another corral? I mean I love this race, but man its gonna be tight in MK and after we leave on that 2 lane road. Oh well, no matter it will be a blast. I just wonder if they have been so distracted with the DDD they didn't think alot of things through for the Princess....and on the emails and such have someone double check the stuff. Got my 10 miler in and so ready for the weekend! __________________ Juliewww.runwalkrepeat.blogspot.com/ Disneyland - 2009 Sheraton, 2010 Candy Cane Inn, 2012 Grand Californian WDW - 2010, 2011, 2012 Wyndham Bonnet Creek, 2011, 2012 The Swan, 2012 POFQ, 2013 POR

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hvivona DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 737	Thanks for the responses ladies. I was thinking i needed to catch the bus around 3:30 or so. Looking forward to running with all of you! __________________ 2006 Yacht Club2007 Yacht Club2008 Beach Club2009 Grand Floridian2010 Yacht Club2011 All-star MusicNYE 2012 Polynesian2012 AKL2012 Grand Californian2013AKL Hubby Me daughters 10,12,14

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boogabuzz Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 221	Is anybody else staying at Wilderness Lodge? I so wish I would have come to this thread sooner! You girls are great! I've read back about 60 pages and have found out all sorts of great info and confidence boosters! We can do it! Can anybody add me to the facebook group or tell me where to find it?