Marathon Weekend 2016

[SunDial]

We all are going to have a fantastic finish of our Journey

 

[StarGirl11]

I have taken pictures of a lot of things but I've never taken a picture of that sign

I always take a photo of it in case I need to reference it for whatever reason. I have yet to actually need to do that. But it's habit by this point.

And I just caved and booked the DHS fireworks desert party. Not a normal splurge for us. But between the last night for the lights (as of right now). And not wanting to sit around for a good spot for two hours we decided to pay for it.

 

[NurseRunner]

Quick question for the vets. My dad is having a last minute laparoscopic procedure this week but still insistent on coming to see me run on Saturday. I've convinced him at least that he needs to be in a wheelchair so he can at least not exert himself and risk exacerbating his injury. How helpful is the handicap services for Disney?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Quick question for the vets. My dad is having a last minute laparoscopic procedure this week but still insistent on coming to see me run on Saturday. I've convinced him at least that he needs to be in a wheelchair so he can at least not exert himself and risk exacerbating his injury. How helpful is the handicap services for Disney?

I'm not sure what you mean? In general Disney is quite wheelchair friendly.

Resorts have them to borrow, but they are not guaranteed. I doubt rentals would be open if he didn't bring his own.

In the past, we have told parking attendants we needed to park closer (for a park day--not the race) but didn't have a handicap decal. They permitted us to do just that. I don't know that you can count on this though. My husband insisted on asking since the worst they can say is no.

Transportation in general will be quite congested, so he will want to allow extra time.

 

[NurseRunner]

I'm not sure what you mean? In general Disney is quite wheelchair friendly.

Resorts have them to borrow, but they are not guaranteed. I doubt rentals would be open if he didn't bring his own.

In the past, we have told parking attendants we needed to park closer (for a park day--not the race) but didn't have a handicap decal. They permitted us to do just that. I don't know that you can count on this though. My husband insisted on asking since the worst they can say is no.

Transportation in general will be quite congested, so he will want to allow extra time.

That's pretty much what I wanted to know. He signed up for the chEAR squad months ago so that will help too I think. I'm more concerned with the parks before the race day, which I probably didn't express. I just want to make sure he isn't suffering during the week we are there. He's got that old marine mentality, I am just concerned with making sure he is as comfortable as I can make him. Thanks!

 

[StarGirl11]

Currently sitting on the plane that will take us to Orlando. It's been delayed so boo. But we had no plans arranged prior so eh.

What's funny is neither my Mom not I realized it was a near 9 hr flight to Orlando from London.

 

[FFigawi]

What's funny is neither my Mom not I realized it was a near 9 hr flight to Orlando from London.

Don't look at it as a 9-hour flight. Look at it as an extended afternoon. After all, with the time difference, you'll be at Disney well before evening hits.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

Quick question for the vets. My dad is having a last minute laparoscopic procedure this week but still insistent on coming to see me run on Saturday. I've convinced him at least that he needs to be in a wheelchair so he can at least not exert himself and risk exacerbating his injury. How helpful is the handicap services for Disney?

The wheelchairs at the resort are hard to get and only for use at the resort. A better bet is to rent a wheelchair online. There are plenty of places that will pickup and deliver to Disney resorts, and then you can take it from resort to park or wherever you go. My 86 year old mom is coming to the finish line and that's what we'll be doing.

(BTW, remember this: duing DATW, it is not a good idea to see how fast you can push the wheelchair. This is the voice of experience speaking.)

Checkout this forum for more info: http://www.disboards.com/forums/disabilities.20/

 

[dmross]

Well, I'm gonna have trouble concentrating at work today.... See y'all later.

 

[donk3]

anyone flying out of Syracuse tomorrow around 11 in the morning ? we are making the drive from cornwall , ontario , canada, we have a layover and will be in orlando around 5-6 ish

 

[IamTrike]

Is it QOTD time yet?

 

[SarahDisney]

I no longer care what the weather is for race weekend ... as long as it's warmer than New York. I just got back from my last pre-race run, and I'm cold. I think this was my first sub-freezing run of this training cycle.
(Of course, I'm sure this opinion will change when I see the weather forecast)

 

[Waiting2goback]

I think I might be in a similar boat to you. I have been so excited for this trip but in the last few days have almost been borderline dreading it. There's a little anxiety around leaving work, pre-race nerves and just the normal "hope I don't get sick on the way down" thoughts.

I know once I'm on the plane the excitement will come again and when I see some other runners the Disney bolt of happiness will strike but yeah... not totally in the zone right now.

Hopefully I can offer some positivity in sharing this- we've waited for the weekend to come for so long, trained, likely been on the boards for months chasing race weekend info, and there are so many people who would love to be there and cannot be! We're the lucky ones and it will be AWESOME!

As if I needed anymore to worry about as I am dropping off the kids to school I say hi to one of my friends to check in and see how Christmas break was for their family. They all had the stomach bug all week. So this means it is starting to go around now. AWESOME!

I don't know if I am not excited because I feel like something will keep me from going or if it is because it will be my last Disney trip for a while (getting divorced and money will be tight for a while). The job situation is bad lately. I'm not trying to be a downer and drag everyone down with me. Just venting. On top of that, not being as ready for the race as I want to be is bothering me too.

But I do know, if I make it down there, I will feel excited and much better at that point.

 

[bellanotte10]

As if I needed anymore to worry about as I am dropping off the kids to school I say hi to one of my friends to check in and see how Christmas break was for their family. They all had the stomach bug all week. So this means it is starting to go around now. AWESOME!

I don't know if I am not excited because I feel like something will keep me from going or if it is because it will be my last Disney trip for a while (getting divorced and money will be tight for a while). The job situation is bad lately. I'm not trying to be a downer and drag everyone down with me. Just venting. On top of that, not being as ready for the race as I want to be is bothering me too.

But I do know, if I make it down there, I will feel excited and much better at that point.

Ugh! My mom was sick and therefore made me sick so I've had a bad cold and a fever all this weekend and I'm really hoping it's gone by Thursday and really hoping I'm 100% by the 10k!!!!

And I'm not as excited by this point as I thought id be either. I think being sick and working and a whole bunch of stress is making me anxious, but come Wednesday afternoon I'll be happy.

 

[LSUlakes]

Weather Update as of 1-4-16 @ 8:00 AM CST*

Per AccuWeather.com

1/7 - Low 58, High 77. Partly Sunny with a shower
1/8 - Low 61, High 78. Cloudy with a few showers
1/9 - Low 62, High 79. Mostly cloudy
1/10 - Low 65, High 77. Variable cloudiness
1/11 - Low 55, High 70

Per Weather Channel

1/7 - Low 58, High 77. Partly cloudy 10%
1/8 - Low 62, High 78. AM Clouds, PM Sun 20%
1/9 - Low 61, High 80. Mostly Sunny 20%
1/10 - Low 65, High 74. Thunderstorms 80%
1/11 - Low 57, High 69 Partly cloudy 10%

Race weekend looks warm and muggy. Drink plenty of fluids, starting now.

QOTD coming soon.

 

[Fruto76]

Can someone please tell me how long it took them to drive on/off property to the start and how bad it was to get out via car at the finish? No one responded to me before and I'm struggling to figure out how to get myself and my running partner (who is off site) in and out of the full together.

I'm sorry, I have not stayed off property during a race weekend before so I cannot give you specifics. My sister's friend stayed at Orange Lake for Princess Half. They left their resort at 3:30-3:45 am and sat in the car for a good 30- 45 mins because they were there early. Said there was no traffic and the drive was easy. Hope that helps a little.

As if I needed anymore to worry about as I am dropping off the kids to school I say hi to one of my friends to check in and see how Christmas break was for their family. They all had the stomach bug all week. So this means it is starting to go around now. AWESOME!

I don't know if I am not excited because I feel like something will keep me from going or if it is because it will be my last Disney trip for a while (getting divorced and money will be tight for a while). The job situation is bad lately. I'm not trying to be a downer and drag everyone down with me. Just venting. On top of that, not being as ready for the race as I want to be is bothering me too.

But I do know, if I make it down there, I will feel excited and much better at that point.

I hope your household stays healthy this week and I'm sorry about all you are going through. I hope the race excitement starts to pick up for you and wipes your worries away, even if its just for the weekend!

 

[roxymama]

Drinking water right now! Hydrate hydrate!

Here's my 5k costume.



And since I forgot to take a pic in it before I packed here is me wearing basically the same outfit in different colors at a race this summer...just do u know what I look like. My bib will say Bridget because that's my name...but I answer to Roxy too (my family nickname)

 

[rteetz]

More merch!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...magic-in-2016-with-new-rundisney-merchandise/

 

[NurseRunner]

The wheelchairs at the resort are hard to get and only for use at the resort. A better bet is to rent a wheelchair online. There are plenty of places that will pickup and deliver to Disney resorts, and then you can take it from resort to park or wherever you go. My 86 year old mom is coming to the finish line and that's what we'll be doing.

(BTW, remember this: duing DATW, it is not a good idea to see how fast you can push the wheelchair. This is the voice of experience speaking.)

Checkout this forum for more info: http://www.disboards.com/forums/disabilities.20/

Thank you! Our concern is mostly for his fatigue level, wanting a wheelchair as a precaution in case he starts having issues with all the walking and standing. This is very helpful.

 

[heyitsmejosh]

Can someone please tell me how long it took them to drive on/off property to the start and how bad it was to get out via car at the finish? No one responded to me before and I'm struggling to figure out how to get myself and my running partner (who is off site) in and out of the full together.

It's easy Disney parking lots are made for a lot of people leaving at once, I've driven to every race and never have had trouble leaving