The Quest For 15K & 18 FP+ ~ A Marathon Weekend 2016 PTR - TR Link, Page 18

[SarahDisney]

Good luck on your races. I hope the weather is good for running.

Thanks!! So far the weather looks okay, but it's Florida, so that may change.

We'll be arriving on Saturday and I've been thinking about Ghirardelli sundaes and wondering how we can slip over to Disney Springs for one of those treats.

There's always time for Ghirardelli!!

Safe travels, and have fun storming the castle!!!

Thanks, Miracle Max!

 

[Elevationist]

YOU'RE GOING TO WALT DISNEY WORLD TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SarahDisney]

YOU'RE GOING TO WALT DISNEY WORLD TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!

There may be a departure day update ... depending on how much of the packing I finish in the next 20 minutes.

 

[afwdwfan]

There may be a departure day update ... depending on how much of the packing I finish in the next 20 minutes.

I hope you're making some good progress because it looks like you have 6 minutes left.

 

[kathleen27]

Have an amazing trip!!!!

Good luck on your races, and I hope you meet lots of princesses and surpass your FP+ goal!!!!

 

[SarahDisney]

I hope you're making some good progress because it looks like you have 6 minutes left.

Yeah, I hope nobody asks me to prove that I can fit my backpack (aka "personal item") under the seat in front of me, because that sucker is overfilled.
Which is my way of saying ... yes, I'm making progress. All that's left is packing some food and figuring out what I'm wearing on the plane (my current outfit of running leggings, button-down shirt, and dressy sweater may not work). So the update is coming.

Have an amazing trip!!!!

Good luck on your races, and I hope you meet lots of princesses and surpass your FP+ goal!!!!

Thank you!!!!

 

[Elevationist]

All that's left is packing some food and figuring out what I'm wearing on the plane (my current outfit of running leggings, button-down shirt, and dressy sweater may not work).

I think that sounds cute! Throw on some boots and an infinity scarf, and you really got something!

 

[SarahDisney]

Keeping Up With Us​

So, we’re leaving in a few hours!! The packing is mostly done, Beth and I are both shocked that we're not running around like chickens with their heads cut off, and all that's left is stuffing a few extra things in my duffel bag and figuring out what to wear on the plane (I had a job interview this morning, so I'm wearing a hybrid outfit of a nice top/sweater and running leggings...not really something I'd wear in public). And making lunch/dinner. But mostly we're done.

I know what you’re all wondering … “how are we supposed to go for 7 whole days without an update from Sarah?” (Because, you know, I’m so good at updating things when I’m actually home…)

Here’s how you can keep up with us on the road:

• Check my twitter feed: http://www.twitter.com/slkworks - if you’re on twitter, you can follow me, but if you’re not, you can just click that link every day or two to see if there’s anything new and exciting going on.
• Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/slkworks - My Instagram is private, so I need to approve followers (this also means that you can’t just click the link and look for updates), but if you request to follow me, you can see all of my fun pictures. And by that I mean like 3 pictures because I take most of my pictures with the camera and not the phone. I will probably cross-post some of the pictures to twitter and/or here, so even if you don't use Instagram, you may still see some of these pictures.
• Check in here! I’ll try to come back here after every race and give you my time and/or a picture. I also may check in once or twice if anything exciting happens. I’ll also be checking comments once a day or so, so if you want to say hi, feel free to come here and post. I’ve got no problem with people continuing the conversation here in my absence.

Okay, time to raid my closet and figure out what to wear. I'll see y'all post-Disney!

 

[Elevationist]

I know what you’re all wondering … “how are we supposed to go for 7 whole days without an update from Sarah?” (Because, you know, I’m so good at updating things when I’m actually home…)

It's true! Whatever shall I do?!

Here’s how you can keep up with us on the road:

Dangit! I don't Twitter or Instagram! My only social media is Facebook!

Check in here!

Now THIS I can definitely do!

Okay, time to raid my closet and figure out what to wear. I'll see y'all post-Disney!

Have a safe flight and an absolutely WONDERFUL trip, Sarah!

 

[afwdwfan]

Have a great trip and good luck in your races!

 

[SarahDisney]

Day 1 Update:
Went to Disney Springs. Ghirardelli is awesome. So are Jelly Bellys. Didn't do much shopping, just browsing.

Here's a picture of us on the plane:


Also, I'm famous. I was recognized by a DIS'er from the runDisney boards.

Hopefully I'll have a more exciting update tomorrow.

 

[ursalita]

Hey Sarah! Have a great time! Good luck in your races.

 

[momabaarjo]

 

[Wood Nymph]

Day 1 Update:
Went to Disney Springs. Ghirardelli is awesome. So are Jelly Bellys. Didn't do much shopping, just browsing.

I see that you didn't waste any time getting to Ghirardelli.

How is the weather? I've been trying to decide what to pack but the forecast keeps changing.

 

[SarahDisney]

How is the weather? I've been trying to decide what to pack but the forecast keeps changing.

So far its been a little chilly (but not quite cold) and rainy. I'm hoping the rain is done because I'm not wild about running in the rain.

 

[SarahDisney]

Day 2 Update:
Rain is no fun. MK is lots of fun. We did a total of 17 attractions + characters, despite the rain.
Also, we did Splash Mountain for the first time ever. I finally dried off about 5-6 hours later.

Expo was fine - but more on that in the TR. Here's a picture of us at Wide World of Sports:

 

[SarahDisney]

Day 3 Update:
Race: We finished. Unofficial time of 1:19:57 (aka about 9 minutes slower than last year). We walked a decent amount (planned it that way) and stopped for 5 characters. Here's us with Rafiki:

We also had an awesome DIS meet in the pre-race area.

Hollywood Studios: The plan was to take it easy and still get a lot done, and I think we accomplished that goal. Also, we did some Star Wars stuff. I know, you don't believe me. I present ... the evidence:


Other highlights from today include meeting 10 different species of characters (for us toy and monster count as species). And there was something else, but I forgot. This will be a fun TR to write...

 

[Wood Nymph]

Race: We finished. Unofficial time of 1:19:57 (aka about 9 minutes slower than last year). We walked a decent amount (planned it that way) and stopped for 5 characters. Here's us with Rafiki:

That's a cute picture of you and your sister with Rafiki. I like your race oufits.

 

[SarahDisney]

Day 4 Recap:

Race: AKA 2-hour shower. It rained pretty much the whole time. First half wasn't great (congestion, no characters), but the second half got better.
Beth and I ran separately, but she caught up to me at all the character lines and most mile markers.
Obligatory race picture:


After the race we were sick of rain, so we changed our plans and did breakfast at Disney Springs and a little exploration.

We're heading back to the hotel to get ready for Shabbos.

 

[ursalita]

Love the character pics of you guys!! Glad you're having a good time!!