2010 Walt Disney World Half-Marathon - All Along The Entire Route

Also check out the 2010 Disney Marathon at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOdvFCPiHyE

Training program for the Disney World Goofy Challenge can be found at: http://www.hoedlshaven.com/DISNEYMARATHON/goofychallenge.html

The 2010 Disney World Half-Marathon on Saturday, January 9, witnessed - as the local media termed it - "historic weather conditions."

Just prior to the start of the 2010 Disney World Half -Marathon, it began to snow in central Florida. It continued through half of the race, then turned to freezing rain and sleet for the remainder. Temperatures remained in the mid to high 30s.

To all the runners of the 2010 Disney World Half-Marathon who braved the cold to test their spirit, this video is dedicated to you. Congratulations on your will!

View additional Disney race videos at:
http://www.hoedlshaven.com/DISNEYMARATHON/additionalracevideos.html
Additional Goofy Challenge videos can found at: http://www.hoedlshaven.com/DISNEYMARATHON/pastyears.html

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[austrailianpirate]

How many men actually run in the princess/royal race anyway?

[leehoedl]

@austrailianpirate : If you are referring to the 2011 Princess Half Marathon, I believe it was in the vicinity of about 400-500 out of 17,000 runners.

[piratepumpkin]

Could you please tell me what kind of camera you brought along with you? I'm planning on doing the Princess Half Marathon next year, and trying to find a compact camera to take along with me : )

[leehoedl]

@piratepumpkin: Any digital camera of a smaller size will work for you. A Canon Powershot camera has great resolution. I hope this helps!

[janemp]

Thanks for sharing. This is exactly what I was looking for.

[tHeMeTaLmAnIaM]

the one person who disliked this is an idiot. runners unite!

[SoozerQ]

Thank you, Lee, for your videos :) I will be running in January 2011 for the my first half, with my boyfriend, his second half, but his first time to Disney! (my 6th time LOL) Can't wait!!! Let's hope the snow stays in Canada! (where we're coming from)

[leehoedl]

As well, make sure you stay hydrated. You may not want to drink if the weather conditions are cold, but it's imperative you remain hydrated as your body will have no fluid or fuel to warm your body. Train where you are at, prepare for colder race temps by bringing layers to peel and consider purchasing the Runner's Retreat package (on the WDW Marathon site in the coming month(s)) for before and after the race. It's a great place to stay warm!

[leehoedl]

@belvien - Truth be told, out of the five years straight that I've run the WDW Marathon/Half-Marathon, the temperatures have been 60 at start and climbed into the low 80s by midrace (humidity between 60-75%). 2010 was a complete anomaly. I'm from North Dakota and it was brisk for me. I would suggest you bring expendable running clothes that you can layer - don't take off layers until you start to warm up. They have people who will pick up and donate your items.

[belvien]

@leehoedl

thank you! :)

looking at the video the weather conditions were crazy! based on your experience, any tips on training for a run in cold, rainy, snowy conditions? we don't get that bad of weather here in san diego ;)