runDisney Virtual Running Events

[Surferboy567]

In a surprise “spin” of fate...I’ll see myself out.

As of 11:47 AM Mad Tea Party is now also sold out...where is the space mountain love?

EDIT: This only leaves Space Mountain and the series still available.

 

[Texas84]

Why not? Signed up for the challenge.

 

[RememberWhen]

Email takes some time...I know how it feels!

Came through, but man did that take a long time!

 

[Surferboy567]

As of 12:10 PM all the space mountain race slots have rocketed off to space.

Joining Haunted Mansion, Mad Tea Party as sold out races

The challenge is the only thing remaining. Wonder how long that takes?

 

[LAKid53]

As of 12:10 PM all the space mountain race slots have rocketed off to space.

Joining Haunted Mansion, Mad Tea Party as sold out races

The challenge is the only thing remaining. Wonder how long that takes?

Wow, the Virtual races are sold out.

 

[Surferboy567]

Wow, the Virtual races are sold out.

The series is still remaining. I’d imagine not for much longer though. The price probably explains why it’s the last to go. I’m excited to take on the challenge though!

 

[Surferboy567]

Do they do merch for virtual events?

 

[LAKid53]

Do they do merch for virtual events?

Other than the medals, no. Sometimes you'll get a goodie or two in the box with the medals. One year it was a cooling towel. The Incredibles medals included an ice pack and a resistance band. I believe the 1st year or two they had tshirts for sale online, but I've not seen any recently.

 

[Demarke]

@Demarke...you joining us?

Yep! I got lucky, was swamped at work today and missed 10:00am by a long shot, remembered at about 3:30 and fortunately the challenge was still available (all the individuals were closed). That’s what I wanted anyway, so I am officially confirmed!!

 

[Wolf43]

I registered for the challenge and received the confirmation email. I love the medals for these runs.

 

[LAKid53]

Yep! I got lucky, was swamped at work today and missed 10:00am by a long shot, remembered at about 3:30 and fortunately the challenge was still available (all the individuals were closed). That’s what I wanted anyway, so I am officially confirmed!!

When we do our meet up in November, we need to wear our Virtual medals...much nicer than some on property races.

 

[durangojim]

As of 7pm EST the challenge is still available.

 

[Demarke]

When we do our meet up in November, we need to wear our Virtual medals...much nicer than some on property races.

Deal!

I just completed my Mad Tea Party!

 

[surfsupdon]

When we do our meet up in November, we need to wear our Virtual medals...much nicer than some on property races.

I will def be bringing mine bc I need a photo on Space Mountain with it!!

 

[Swissmiss]

I’m in too for the series.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

Challenge is still open

 

[Texas84]

 

[LAKid53]

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Either the medals are killing it or people are hungry for Disney races, even if virtual..

 

[Surferboy567]

Looks like Disney has run out of e-tickets...is that a record for the virtual being sold out? I think it has to be but then again, I’ve only been around for a short amount of time when it comes to runDisney.

In other news I’ve been training to be faster (yes I know 5K is short) but historically I’ve been VERY slow but have shown great improvement. I normally do 30 minute walks on the treadmill anyway but now this virtual has inspired me from:

Monday- 18:27 Avg Pace
Tuesday- 18:30 Avg Pace
Wednesday- 17:45 Avg Pace
Friday- 16:57 Avg Pace

Trying to take this as seriously as possible which means at least hitting the minimum pace as a normal runDisney race (16 min a mile min). When I feel comfortable with the pace...then I will actually do the 5K’s but I’ll probably space them out to make them feel special. Just doing my normal treadmill walks in between.

EDIT: They have also added a ”virtual toolkit” basically a mile marker and start and finish lines.

EDIT 2: It appears my iron man run that I did last year I did at 16:45 Avg Pace. Took me 52 minutes.

 

[Surferboy567]

Another quick update: I just did another run on the treadmill kept it the same speed the entire time. Made it a bit faster to try and make the 16 min a mile pace.

30 Mins- 16:14 Avg Pace 1.85 miles (I guess) and I have to say I’m definitely tired out...hopefully I can push myself a little further but to sustain a 16 minute a mile pace I have to go faster and cannot slow down for any reason...

Maybe it’s my Apple Watch tracking out of wack...but I doubt that.

I’ll keep training but that was tough. Not impossible but tougher then I thought I know this sounds crazy for people who are serious runners.

I would be extremely fearful of getting swept in an in person race. I know I can push myself further though. Just trying to take this as serious as one possibly can.