Marathon Weekend 2020

[Barca33Runner]

Sundays are for Disney:

My sister and I with Dopey in 2016 the first time I decided to run in my Eeyore onesie.

Same year. Half Marathon. Best castle picture I have from a race, even if we're in the dark.

Same race. I love DuckTales so this was pretty cool.

2017 Family Trip week before Marathon Weekend. My Dad was unable to join until later in the trip but it was pretty serendipitous that his favorite Disney character was in the perfect spot. I love this picture.

Later in the same trip celebration lunch at Teppan Edo after the 10K (the shirts give it away). Sub in my Dad, Aunt and Cousin for my brother's family.

So many more great ones, but they're pretty much variations on a theme. So much fun going back and looking at the memories we've made in Disney and looking forward to so many more.

 

[Neon Cactus]

This was me during my first marathon. I hadn't stopped for any character pics, but in the Animation Building at California Adventure, they have a "Which Disney Character Are You?" activity. And no matter what answers I put in, I always end up being Cogsworth. So when I saw him on the course, I had to stop.



This past July I took my daughters and it was my first trip since the 2016 marathon and led to me registering for this year's marathon the following week. I've gotten them hooked on Ohana. It was their last trip together before my oldest started college this year, so it was good sister time.



From the days before smartphone cameras and a good zoom lens for me. I got to go to the 40th birthday celebration at Disneyland and was able to get close to the front for the ceremony with Roy Disney and Michael Eisner. Randy Travis sang Happy Birthday to Disneyland from the top of the Matterhorn. Afterwards, I was taking a shortcut through the Plaza Inn to beat crowds, and Michael Eisner was waiting in there and I got to talk to him for a little while.



In honor of DHS 30th Anniversary: This was my third trip to Disney World in January 1990. Disney MGM Studios was new, as was Pleasure Island and I spent a lot of time in both places. That was when they had the Rock N Rollerdrome at Pleasure Island before Disney lawyers figured out that a 2nd floor roller rink and alcohol probably wasn't the best idea. A former co-worker and her boyfriend happened to be there too and I wasn't too excited by Disney animated movies at the time and she forced me to go see the Little Mermaid and that changed my mind. I then went home and made my friends all go see it with me.

 

[regul8ter18]

Wine & Dine 2011 My first half marathon and first runDisney event. We have been hooked ever since.


The 5K that weekend was also my dads first 5k. He has since done the Goofy 2013 and Dopey 2018 plus other runDinsey Events.


Moms first 5k ever. Marathon weekend 2013.


This was right out side Hollywood Studios during the full 2013 around mile 24 and I just had a blister pop.



Marathon weekend 2013, first day on property and right after this was taken I realized I lost my wallet. We never did find it and with no ID I wasn't able to have a drink after I finished my first full. We still laugh about it to this day.

 

[disneygpa]

she ran a 6:14 mile the day before yesterday at school, she’s 11!

WOW!!! That's impressive! You've got a great runner on your hands!!

 

[disneygpa]

These pics are all from our magical 30th anniversary trip to WDW. It was the first time the entire family got to go! Some great memories right here.


Leaving SeaTac at nearly midnight! For some reason, I just love this pic of everyone with their bags packed!!



30 years and still going strong! What trip wouldn't be complete without a castle selfie!! This gal right here is amazing!! She is very supportive of my running. Especially the Dopey... even though I think it's just because she loves The MOUSE and just wants to go see him!!


Lots of good memories on this trip... but the laughter at Hoop Dee Doo was probably my favorite!! The grandsons absolutely loved it!!

These two knuckleheads... Sometimes frustrating, sometimes hilarious but never a dull moment! Having grandkids is the best!!!! After a day at the water park, all I wanted was a nap... all they wanted to do was go to the pool when we got back to the room!!

Love seeing everyone's pictures!!

 

[CDKG]

Leaving SeaTac at nearly midnight! For some reason, I just love this pic of everyone with their bags packed!!

Hey, I know that place... that’s my work!

 

[Professor_Cookie]

Hey, I know that place... that’s my work!

SeaTac?

 

[CDKG]

SeaTac?

Yup!

 

[disneygpa]

Hey, I know that place... that’s my work!

Such a small world isn't it!! I'm not sure I'll ever be flying out of there again now that Everett is open for business! It's a nightmare for me to get to SeaTac because we are coming from north of Seattle....

 

[kirstie101]

The last Disneyland race...Avengers 2017. I bought my bib in October and flew down solo in order to do this one. My only solo trip and I really had a great little weekend. Glad I got to do the last Disneyland race. This was DDs first kids race. Her first ever finish line. Tink weekend 2014 I think. She was so proud of her medal this trip!
And then this was her first and only 10k at the last SWLS weekend. DS first kids race which was also during the last SWLS weekend. I really really wish the Disneyland races would come back. I miss this so much!!!

 

[bellanotte10]

SAFD:

Disney engagement! I met my fiancé through a mutual friend as we were both at marathon weekend 2016!

 

[jmasgat]

@rteetz This has your name written all over it for Marathon Weekend 2020.....

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...s-a-london-marathon-panda-kate-carter-costume

 

[rteetz]

@rteetz This has your name written all over it for Marathon Weekend 2020.....

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...s-a-london-marathon-panda-kate-carter-costume

Did you see the guy dressed as Big Ben too?

 

[Professor_Cookie]

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The last Disneyland race...Avengers 2017. I bought my bib in October and flew down solo in order to do this one. My only solo trip and I really had a great little weekend. Glad I got to do the last Disneyland race. View attachment 397479This was DDs first kids race. Her first ever finish line. Tink weekend 2014 I think. She was so proud of her medal this trip!
View attachment 397480 And then this was her first and only 10k at the last SWLS weekend. View attachment 397481 DS first kids race which was also during the last SWLS weekend. I really really wish the Disneyland races would come back. I miss this so much!!!

Awesome. That was the same weekend my pic is from(eta-superheroes 2017). I was supposed to run but was an injured POS for the months leading up to it and put on a lot of weight.

 

[courtneybeth]

Did you see the guy dressed as Big Ben too?

I watched him start this morning! The costume was massive - so it’s no surprise he got wedged at the finish line. Lol.

London is an awesome race and worth doing. So much charity and good is done through it and the costumes are fun like disney!

Today made me realize that dopey 2020 is go and how much I miss running with friends. The next few months will be great training with you all!!

 

[michigandergirl]

SAFD: I have so many favorite pictures, but I'll narrow it down to one. This was one of my proudest moments - Dopey 2018 - heading to the finish with my celebratory beer. I also have to laugh because my compression sleeves were on backwards - a result of all of those early morning wake-ups.

 

[JulieODC]

Hope everyone had a nice weekend! Love seeing all your photos!

I have 2 groups of photos to share. First are a few from runDisney events - my first HM - 2017 PHM, which was hard - but I followed it with 2017 Tinkerbell, and that cemented me as a runner. Seeing my girls after is always a great feeling. As is a grand mariner slush as a recovery beverage.

The others are faves from visits past - mainly fun to see our girls grow up and experience the parks. Every year is different! WDW is our happy place, and let’s us escape the stress of life for a bit. Also, nothing better than a sunny day in epcot during flower/garden - I think that’s my favorite event by far.

 

[lhermiston]

Hope everyone had a nice weekend! Love seeing all your photos!

I have 2 groups of photos to share. First are a few from runDisney events - my first HM - 2017 PHM, which was hard - but I followed it with 2017 Tinkerbell, and that cemented me as a runner. Seeing my girls after is always a great feeling. As is a grand mariner slush as a recovery beverage.

The others are faves from visits past - mainly fun to see our girls grow up and experience the parks. Every year is different! WDW is our happy place, and let’s us escape the stress of life for a bit. Also, nothing better than a sunny day in epcot during flower/garden - I think that’s my favorite event by far.

I took a pic similar to your shadow one during our first family trip in 2012.

 

[Dis5150]

This is my son and I on our first trip to Disneyland where they were old enough to remember. He was 18 and now he is 30 and getting married in one month! What happened to my baby!!

Same trip, this is @LikelyLynae, otherwise known as DD29. This is Peter Pan stance! This was her 16th birthday.

And my first trip to Disneyland ever! I am the cute one in the middle, lol! I think I was 3 at the time? So 49 years ago!

ETA: Those are my older and younger sister and my mom!

 

[DopeyBadger]

2014 Dopey Challenge

2015 Dopey Challenge

2016 Dopey Challenge

2017 Dopey Challenge

2018 Dopey Challenge

Finally got a sub-40 10k (2018)

2018 Dopey - 20th place overall and 2nd place Perfect Dopey at 5:46:34; Came 1:54 minutes away from the Sextuple PR Dopey Challenge (a PR in all 4 events and 2 challenges as non-first attempts)

Gigi's first race

Gigi in a 100m dash (in her sprinter's stance)