2015 Marathon Weekend booked and.....

[John VN]

.....registered for Dopey #2.

Anybody else set for next year?

McFlurry John

 

[Sarah_Rose]

Hey John.

I'm strongly considering staying at the Fort Wilderness for Marathon Weekend 2015. We're tent campers right now, which I am not brave enough to do in January (because I remember 2010....) and because I'm not sure I want to try to get up from an air mattress after running 26.2 miles. But there is a VERY STRONG possibility that we will be upgrading to a pop-up this summer.

Also good job on the second Dopey. I'm only Goofy this year - the miles were fine, but I know that I don't want to do the four early mornings two years in a row. My Disney running other half (WISHer Kirsty, who has been my bad influence since Goofy 2010) is in for Dopey again, so I'll be the obnoxiously perky one on the Saturday morning.

 

[jbrostek]

I won't be running. it just is not my thing. But I will be there during the marathon weekend.

 

[John VN]

Hey John.

I'm strongly considering staying at the Fort Wilderness for Marathon Weekend 2015. We're tent campers right now, which I am not brave enough to do in January (because I remember 2010....) and because I'm not sure I want to try to get up from an air mattress after running 26.2 miles. But there is a VERY STRONG possibility that we will be upgrading to a pop-up this summer.

Also good job on the second Dopey. I'm only Goofy this year - the miles were fine, but I know that I don't want to do the four early mornings two years in a row. My Disney running other half (WISHer Kirsty, who has been my bad influence since Goofy 2010) is in for Dopey again, so I'll be the obnoxiously perky one on the Saturday morning.

S_R-as far as the pop-up goes, I will quote Capt. Picard...."Make it so" You-all would have a blast staying at the Fort in it.

I won't be running. it just is not my thing. But I will be there during the marathon weekend.

You don't have to run, walking is fine.

 

[garneska]

McFlurry John,

I know you take your RV with you to Epcot on race morning, but is there bus service for those that leave the RV behind?

I normally stay at the Polynesian on race weekend. This past year, I stayed at the contemporary due to the construction. I know it will be another year away from the poly in 2015. It is possible i might have to stay at Ft Wilderness.

Thanks

 

[kimbur96]

I'm signed up for the dopey challenge. It will be my first time at disney race. Any info or tips regarding where to stay is greatly appreciated

 

[John VN]

McFlurry John,

I know you take your RV with you to Epcot on race morning, but is there bus service for those that leave the RV behind?

I normally stay at the Polynesian on race weekend. This past year, I stayed at the contemporary due to the construction. I know it will be another year away from the poly in 2015. It is possible i might have to stay at Ft Wilderness.

Thanks

Yup regarding bus service. We like taking the MH to EPCOT because it is very relaxing having it there plus after the races a nice HOT shower is wonderful and then followed by breakfast.

I'm signed up for the dopey challenge. It will be my first time at disney race. Any info or tips regarding where to stay is greatly appreciated

If we didn't have our MH, any place on property would be fine. Lots of people like the monorail resorts for the ease of travel to and from EPCOT. Over at W.I.S.H there is tons of helpful info.

McFlurry John

 

[jbrostek]

You don't have to run, walking is fine.

Yes, but having to wake up that early in the day during my vacation is counter productive. While I am there on vacation, I averaged 10 miles a day walking and 18 the day we lapped Epcot. That was good enough for me and did not require me to wake up before 7am.

 

[bama_ed]

In for the Half, John, I'm in for the Half.

Surprised it is filled to 85% already 7 hours after opening for registration. I think I read somewhere Annual Pass Holders could sign up a week early but it's kinda ridiculous since the 5k and 10k area already full (the same day registration opened). Please don't tell me about the Peachtree, yada yada.

I ran the Half 13 years ago and your trip report last year got me off my big butt so thank you THANK YOU. But 530am? REALLY? Back when I did it is was 6am. That means I'll have to wake up almost before I go to sleep.

Now to plan my Fort visit.

What Have I Done? Too late now. The check has cleared.

Bama Ed

 

[John VN]

In for the Half, John, I'm in for the Half.

Surprised it is filled to 85% already 7 hours after opening for registration. I think I read somewhere Annual Pass Holders could sign up a week early but it's kinda ridiculous since the 5k and 10k area already full (the same day registration opened). Please don't tell me about the Peachtree, yada yada.

I ran the Half 13 years ago and your trip report last year got me off my big butt so thank you THANK YOU. But 530am? REALLY? Back when I did it is was 6am. That means I'll have to wake up almost before I go to sleep.

Now to plan my Fort visit.

What Have I Done? Too late now. The check has cleared.

Bama Ed

WAY COOL!!!!

The rapid fill up might be the norm now. No more sitting on the fence waiting till the cows come home.

You might have to train for just waking up to get going to be at the corals.

McFlurry John

p.s.-I just bet you are hoping that the triathlon comes back to The Fort, aren't you?

 

[jbrostek]

Ed - Marathons are in, so all of them are filling quickly from watching all my marathon running buddies talking about it on FB. And lets face it, there are a LOT of adults who look for a reason to head to Disney, not just the kids.