Quote Originally Posted by katluvr View Post
I AM doing the Disney half...and although it is not a race for me but helping a newbie runner I REALLY wish I was NOT doing it. When I did it in 2006 it was like 38 degrees and you have to be out there by 4 AM!!! I do know now what to "bring" and need to get my "throw away clothes" ready. I am just really bummer and really wish I did not have to do it. I mean being out in the cold 2+ hours before the race and knowing I'll be "running" (or walking) for 3+ more hours in the cold...just not looking forward to it. I need to get my "happiest place in the world" mentality here quick!

I'll be heading out Friday AM for a run before heading to Disney...suspect I'll be wearing my long pants again!.
yeah, I know these 30's to almost 50 is not that bad for most of you, but still freezing my "you know what" off!
Some people do the garbage bag, which is unattractive, but surprisingly insulating - maybe throw that on on top of your old cozy sweatpants and sweatshirt

I would definitely do that last run outside in the cold - it will help when the day comes and you are better off than all those people who retreated to the gym when the temps dropped, and now have to go outside and run in 30-50 degree temps rather than 60-80 degree temps!

Maybe when you get there you'll get a little swept up in the event itself. That happens to me - by picking up my number, I feel a little more committed, a little more likely to give myself the pep talk. If not, maybe this run isn't for you, and you should go spend your day riding tower of terror or something.

And, you will be running, not "running".