Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K -- Oct. 27, 2007 - Page 8

Not Afraid · 10-29-2007, 09:35 PM

VERY COOL, MF!!!!

Stan4dSteph · 10-30-2007, 07:41 AM

Yes! Congratulations again to Matterhorn Fan and HTHBellCaptain!

I'm sorry we didn't get to spend more time together, but it was great seeing you before the race and after as well.

My trip was really fun, although the race itself was a bit disappointing. There was a huge traffic nightmare getting into the race, which was probably intensified by miscommunication from race organizers about transportation to and from the race. Apparently sometime between Thursday and Saturday night, someone came to their senses and decided to provide bus transport after the race, but we had already committed to renting a car and driving there.

The weather was gross, with super-high humidity, making the going a bit tough at times. I was hoping there would be more entertainment out along the route. Early on there were some people dressed in white shirts and pants who were supposed to be escaped mental patients I think. There were a couple of spots where music was being played, but mostly it was a lot of quiet, dark spaces. There was very little talking going on where I was, probably because it was so hot and humid. Usually there's some chatter among the runners.

I ended up with a good race time though, and the medal is very cool. Our post-race ToT ride was fun and we got a good ride photo. I'll have to share that as soon as I get a copy.

katiesue · 10-30-2007, 08:01 AM

Congrats Steph!

Ghoulish Delight · 10-30-2007, 08:05 AM

Awesome, congrats to both of you! Sorry about the logistic nightmares, Steph, that kind of thing drives me nuts.

Alex · 10-30-2007, 08:39 AM

Yeah, the humidity sucked. I was really hoping that would be one of the advantages of a night race: for once the temperature wouldn't be increasing as the race went along. Instead it just started out set at "teh suck" and stayed there.

It was really obvious how much difference the trees make in humidity so if they do it again I recommend that they clear cut the route as the wide open spaces were pleasant.

That said, all in all there wasn't much to recommend about this event. Most of the logistical and management problems can be fixed but it will remain a fact that the the course isn't interesting and it is way overpriced for what they can deliver. On top of that they'll probably try to grow the event which will be bad since the early course can't really handle more people without doing significant start management which is unlikely.

I am glad that they didn't cheap out on the medals. I was expecting they would since they cheaped out on everything else.

Snowflake · 10-30-2007, 10:13 AM

Congrats to all! I applaud your efforts (particularly since I know I can't match that at this point, not even close to 1k)

and now that you've done the hard part, reward yourselves with

Stan4dSteph · 10-30-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

and now that you've done the hard part, reward yourselves with

Thank you! Yes, I rewarded myself with Tonga Toast and a Ghirardelli sundae and wine and...

swanie · 10-30-2007, 12:24 PM

Congratulations everybody!

Matterhorn Fan · 10-30-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

Thank you! Yes, I rewarded myself with Tonga Toast and a Ghirardelli sundae and wine and...

I've got some catching up to do.

I thought the weather was great!

Stan4dSteph · 11-02-2007, 08:09 AM

Photos are up! You can search by your bib number. Here are mine.

10-29-2007, 09:35 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	VERY COOL, MF!!!!
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10-30-2007, 07:41 AM	#2
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Yes! Congratulations again to Matterhorn Fan and HTHBellCaptain! I'm sorry we didn't get to spend more time together, but it was great seeing you before the race and after as well. My trip was really fun, although the race itself was a bit disappointing. There was a huge traffic nightmare getting into the race, which was probably intensified by miscommunication from race organizers about transportation to and from the race. Apparently sometime between Thursday and Saturday night, someone came to their senses and decided to provide bus transport after the race, but we had already committed to renting a car and driving there. The weather was gross, with super-high humidity, making the going a bit tough at times. I was hoping there would be more entertainment out along the route. Early on there were some people dressed in white shirts and pants who were supposed to be escaped mental patients I think. There were a couple of spots where music was being played, but mostly it was a lot of quiet, dark spaces. There was very little talking going on where I was, probably because it was so hot and humid. Usually there's some chatter among the runners. I ended up with a good race time though, and the medal is very cool. Our post-race ToT ride was fun and we got a good ride photo. I'll have to share that as soon as I get a copy.
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10-30-2007, 08:01 AM	#3
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Congrats Steph! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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10-30-2007, 08:05 AM	#4
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Awesome, congrats to both of you! Sorry about the logistic nightmares, Steph, that kind of thing drives me nuts. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-30-2007, 08:39 AM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yeah, the humidity sucked. I was really hoping that would be one of the advantages of a night race: for once the temperature wouldn't be increasing as the race went along. Instead it just started out set at "teh suck" and stayed there. It was really obvious how much difference the trees make in humidity so if they do it again I recommend that they clear cut the route as the wide open spaces were pleasant. That said, all in all there wasn't much to recommend about this event. Most of the logistical and management problems can be fixed but it will remain a fact that the the course isn't interesting and it is way overpriced for what they can deliver. On top of that they'll probably try to grow the event which will be bad since the early course can't really handle more people without doing significant start management which is unlikely. I am glad that they didn't cheap out on the medals. I was expecting they would since they cheaped out on everything else.
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10-30-2007, 10:13 AM	#6
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Congrats to all! I applaud your efforts (particularly since I know I can't match that at this point, not even close to 1k) and now that you've done the hard part, reward yourselves with __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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10-30-2007, 12:24 PM	#8
swanie Wiiiiiiiiiiiiid Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 321	Congratulations everybody!
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11-02-2007, 08:09 AM	#10
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Photos are up! You can search by your bib number. Here are mine.
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