Marathon Weekend 2016

[SunDial]

Ugh! Equipment change - new plane brought from hanger and 30 min delay...

Never used the expo buses before - does anyone know if the bus is direct from Beach Club to expo or does it stop at all the Epcot resorts before going to the expo?

All buses should go direct to expo and back.

 

[SunDial]

If anyone is interested, prior to the start of the marathon before heading to the corrals, potentially a small group of us from Louisiana are going to say a short little prayer. Let me know if you are interested and I'll post the details as plans become more concrete as far as exact location and time.

I would stop if the timing of getting thru security works out.

 

[CamColt]

That's a good way to do it. Higher carb breakfast followed by light & simple lunch and dinner.



I'd leave between 415 and 425. It's a quick right onto Buena Vista and another one onto World Drive to get to Epcot. We left at those times from BW last year and were parked in 15-20 minutes all four days.

Thanks! We were thinking 4:00 but then I saw something saying all runners should be there by 4:00 so I was worrying that may be too late. We wont be checking a bag so really we don't have anything to do once we get there but wait.

 

[IamTrike]

Guess what today is besides Expo day... Its Kings Day. Now you may ask why this is important, and the answer is simple. It's the official start to carnival season and KING CAKE!!!! I am thinking hard about going get one to take with me to Disney... for you know... carb loading purposes.

QOTD: Since carbs are mentioned, where are you eating and planning on eating to carb load for your races?

Pre Half Carb loading. Skippers Canteen if we can get in.
Pre Full Carb loading Via Napoli

Just leaving the expo! Bought shoes, shirts, a jacket, pins, vinylmation, and magnets!

Sounds like you got quite a haul.

QOTD: Tony's Town Square

Good luck to everyone who's doing the 5K tomorrow!

Woo hoo! pasta inside the magic kingdom.

 

[IamTrike]

I need this day and tomorrow to go faster. I'm trying to work and bang out some stuff for my MBA application, but right now the only personal statement I can think of is "I really want to be at Disney World".

I still have 2 more sleeps till I get to head down there.

For those of you waiting to leave what are you thinking about to pass the time?

 

[LSUlakes]

For those who are interested, the current plan for the pre race prayer on marathon morning will happen at 4:30AM near the restrooms and gEAR check area.

@opusone @cburnett11 @JClimacus @mawatcha @IamTrike @Fruto76 @SunDial

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

QOTD: Since carbs are mentioned, where are you eating and planning on eating to carb load for your races?

Boring, but our tried and true is Olive Garden the night before to load up on pasta and all-you-can-eat breadsticks. The real feast comes Sunday night at 'Ohana and then trying Flying Fish Cafe for the first time on Monday since it is a "no-kids" trip

 

[LSUlakes]

I need this day and tomorrow to go faster. I'm trying to work and bang out some stuff for my MBA application, but right now the only personal statement I can think of is "I really want to be at Disney World".

I still have 2 more sleeps till I get to head down there.

For those of you waiting to leave what are you thinking about to pass the time?

I am checking the weather way to much, reviewing my running plan to remind myself I am prepared, and doing a pipe support takeoff for work. Working a half day tomorrow and getting everything ready to go for 6:00AM departure Friday morning. Wont actually step foot onto Disney property until Saturday. Time is going by SO SLOWLY...

 

[SunDial]

I have not decided where to eat Saturday yet. Tony's sounds good. So does Via Napoli. So does something in Disney Springs. Making this trip up as I go. Friday I will probably grab pasta over at the WISH meet.

One friend can't get off of work to go up and the others are over at SSR. Not sure of their plans which is why I am going to wing this weekend. The best trips are those with no set plans.

 

[Baloo in MI]

QOTD: Since carbs are mentioned, where are you eating and planning on eating to carb load for your races?

ATTQOTD: We are going to eat at Mama Melrose's - spaghetti.

Ate at Mama Melrose's last year. It was really good. This year it will be Via Napali. Since I am solo I can get pizza. My girls have Ciliac's Disease so they can not eat wheat. They don't care if we eat noddle dishes in front of them. But pizza is just plan mean! I can taste it already. Off to the expo!

 

[heyitsmejosh]

Well getting shoes is just as messy as previous years, never received a come get your shoes text

 

[CamColt]

I need this day and tomorrow to go faster. I'm trying to work and bang out some stuff for my MBA application, but right now the only personal statement I can think of is "I really want to be at Disney World".

I still have 2 more sleeps till I get to head down there.

For those of you waiting to leave what are you thinking about to pass the time?

We don't leave until Friday afternoon (47 hours but who is counting). Today, I had to get in my last run, get a manicure, talk to my niece who got my merchandise, and do some work. Tomorrow and early Friday will be spent working, cleaning, packing, and all around just freaking out, LOL! I really can't believe this is happening. With all the obsessing over the marathon, I've almost forgotten I'm going on a cruise.

 

[ZellyB]

This is the first time in the last 3 years we haven't been there for marathon weekend. I'm so sad to be missing out. Sending great thoughts and wonderful race vibes out to all of you!!! Good luck and have fun!!!!

 

[SunDial]

I need this day and tomorrow to go faster. I'm trying to work and bang out some stuff for my MBA application, but right now the only personal statement I can think of is "I really want to be at Disney World".

I still have 2 more sleeps till I get to head down there.

For those of you waiting to leave what are you thinking about to pass the time?

Refreshing the boards on my cell so I can keep up with everyone and everything. I am off from work. Doing a few things around the house. Playing the run through my mind on fueling and strategy since I am under trained.

 

[gjramsey]

Per Weather Channel

1/7 - Low 56, High 77. Partly cloudy 10%
1/8 - Low 60, High 77. AM clouds / PM sun 20%
1/9 - Low 63, High 78. Thunderstorms 90%
1/10 - Low 62, High 72. AM clouds / PM sun 20%
1/11 - Low 51, High 68. Partly cloudy 0%

Weather channel is now showing
1/7 - Low 56, High 77. Partly cloudy 10%
1/8 - Low 60, High 75. AM clouds / PM sun 40%
1/9 - Low 63, High 79. PM Thunderstorms 40% (looks like 70% overnight into Sunday morning)
1/10 - Low 62, High 72. AM clouds / PM sun 20%
1/11 - Low 50, High 68. Partly cloudy 0%


Amazing how much it changed in just 4 hours, and how much it is changing just days before the event...

 

[gjramsey]

I need this day and tomorrow to go faster. I'm trying to work and bang out some stuff for my MBA application, but right now the only personal statement I can think of is "I really want to be at Disney World".

I still have 2 more sleeps till I get to head down there.

For those of you waiting to leave what are you thinking about to pass the time?

Agreed, this day can't go by quick enough.....I have been stalking weather sites probably hourly, as seen by my previous post. I think my co-workers are getting tired of me talking about the trip.

Fly out tomorrow afternoon, and ready to get to the Beach Club resort.

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

Agreed, this day can't go by quick enough.....I have been stalking weather sites probably hourly, as seen by my previous post. I think my co-workers are getting tired of me talking about the trip.

No need to stalk weather sites...just refresh the DIS

 

[SunDial]

No need to stalk weather sites...just refresh the DIS

That's all I am doing.

 

[sammykster]

I need this day and tomorrow to go faster. I'm trying to work and bang out some stuff for my MBA application, but right now the only personal statement I can think of is "I really want to be at Disney World".

I still have 2 more sleeps till I get to head down there.

For those of you waiting to leave what are you thinking about to pass the time?

I also have 2 more sleeps and I"m going insane. I just keep looking here and trying to get work done!

 

[LSUlakes]

Weather channel is now showing
1/7 - Low 56, High 77. Partly cloudy 10%
1/8 - Low 60, High 75. AM clouds / PM sun 40%
1/9 - Low 63, High 79. PM Thunderstorms 40% (looks like 70% overnight into Sunday morning)
1/10 - Low 62, High 72. AM clouds / PM sun 20%
1/11 - Low 50, High 68. Partly cloudy 0%


Amazing how much it changed in just 4 hours, and how much it is changing just days before the event...

They simply just cant pinpoint when the rain is coming. It's a little maddening. I still haven't ruled out a Cat. 3 Hurricane and 9" of snow for Saturday and Sunday.