Marathon Weekend 2017!

[camaker]

Here's the sign for pre race morning everyone!

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Which hole is the green ribbon supposed to go in on the bib? I don't want to mess up and get put on your "naughty" spreadsheet.

 

[Ariel484]

I mean, really, where's the out and back by the AK!?

To each their own, but to me complaining about this falls WAY into the ridiculous nitpicking category. It's an incredibly stylized shirt. I'm all for holding rD accountable when they really screw the pooch, but if this is going to be the standard by which they're ripped I wouldn't blame them for saying screw it, nothing's going to be good enough for these folks so why even try.

I'm not complaining, I just think it's funny they can't get the merch quite right (she says after just getting a correctly spelled Wine & Dine 10K pin in the mail last week).

 

[ZellyB]

On the road headed to KC and then out on an early flight. 3 moody teenagers, 2 happy adults, 4 suitcases and a rucksack. We might have overpacked...stupid uncertain weather!! Woohoo!!!

 

[Ariel484]

 

[Ariel484]

On the road headed to KC and then out on an early flight. 3 moody teenagers, 2 happy adults, 4 suitcases and a rucksack. We might have overpacked...stupid uncertain weather!! Woohoo!!!

Well I have 2 suitcases just for me soooooo...

 

[camaker]

I'm not complaining, I just think it's funny they can't get the merch quite right (she says after just getting a correctly spelled Wine & Dine 10K pin in the mail last week).

I know you're just relaying observations on this one. I just don't think there is any way for them to ever get the merch "quite right" given the level of nitpicking and scrutiny that their clientele, especially on Facebook from what I can see, put them through. They need to eliminate the bad occurrences like your pin, but the furor over the map on the back of a shirt is just overblown. From what I've seen they've done a better than usual job with merch accuracy and availability so far this race weekend and they're still getting ripped.

 

[DopeyBadger]

Which hole is the green ribbon supposed to go in on the bib? I don't want to mess up and get put on your "naughty" spreadsheet.

When viewing the bib with race number showing, the green ribbon goes in the upper left hole.

See you tomorrow!

 

[Z-Knight]

Were there any rundisney vinylmation this year? I could not find them

 

[BikeFan]

I still have a bad fever and I'm leaving for Orlando tomorrow morning. Starting to be worried how I feel during the 10k and half, especially if it rains. Should I start thinking about not running if I still feel like this? Haven't been sick in years and have no time to go to the doctor. Help!

That's a shame! Hope you heal up between now and then! If it were me, I'd try to at least start the races if at all possible, and just try to gut it out at an easy pace. They're so generous with the time cut-offs, you could probably finish unless you're just absolutely wrecked by your illness. Hope it isn't that bad, and good luck if you run!

 

[rteetz]

Well I have 2 suitcases just for me soooooo...

So do I...

 

[rteetz]

Were there any rundisney vinylmation this year? I could not find them

They didn't do them this year apparently. I was looking too.

 

[surfde22]

Me too, and my wife and 7 month old son are sharing one suitcase. I also scored an extra Goofy shirt in my Dopey gear check bag.

 

[lhermiston]

My mind is already in Florida (flight leaves in less than 36 hours) and it was a slow day at work, so here's an abbreviated list of all the things running through my head today:

- What should I wear the morning of the marathon?
- Will our flights be on schedule?
- Where should I shoot Illuminations from?
- What if there's no merchandise left at the expo on Saturday?
- What time do I need to wake up marathon morning?
- Should I just forget the merch and drink around the world on Sunday instead?
- Are the holiday castle lights still going to be up on Monday?
- Where should I shoot Wishes from?
- Casey's Corner or Pecos Bills?
- Will my two-year-old have fun?
- Maybe I should get the runDisney shoes...

I'm hoping I'm busier tomorrow and the day goes a lot faster or I'm going to be spending 8 hours obsessing over photos and packing.

 

[rteetz]

Me too, and my wife and 7 month old son are sharing one suitcase. I also scored an extra Goofy shirt in my Dopey gear check bag.

Interesting that's two people that have had that happen. I didn't get any extra shirts.

 

[AThrillingChase]

Did you check on Amazon Prime Now? It's free 2-hour delivery, if those are an available item. It's how I'm getting my groceries tomorrow afternoon to the resort

Well that sucks. I'll check when I get to my hotel to see if I have an extra blanket but I'm inclined to think I packed just as many as I needed. If I do maybe we can meet before whichever race you need it for and I can give it to you?

When do you need it? I packed 4 and won't need them all. You're welcome to one if you like.

Edit: This should be a response to @AThrillingChase

You guys are amazing. And I mean that I, however, just had a moment of genius on my way home and went searching through my car's emergency kit. Mylar blanket, check!! But really, that's awesome how you guys jumped in to help! Much appreciated.

The buses for the expo only pick up one place at each resort, but for the race do they stop at each bus stop? We usually stay at BWV but we are at SSR.

Fwiw - at Caribbean beach they stopped at them all. I'd imagine SSR is the same. But ask them when you catch a bus to the expo, to be sure for race morning.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Didn't even attempt that line. We were there at about 2:30 and since we didn't have anyone who needed to pick anything up inside Jostens we just "noped" that line for the expo.

I've been incredibly sparse on this thread the last couple weeks because I've been down here at WDW and busy. Every time I check the thread it has 8+ pages built up and I have to skim read everything. Sorry if I've missed anything.

Excited for the first race tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great weekend and congratulations to everyone who has entered a race for making it this far! Now it's time for the fun.

 

[Nole95]

Were there any rundisney vinylmation this year? I could not find them

Nope. I asked because I have one from every year I've run a Disney race. Cast member told me I was the 10th person to ask in the last few minutes, but that they did not make any this year.

 

[jhorstma]

My mind is already in Florida (flight leaves in less than 36 hours) and it was a slow day at work, so here's an abbreviated list of all the things running through my head today:

- What should I wear the morning of the marathon?
- Will our flights be on schedule?
- Where should I shoot Illuminations from?
- What if there's no merchandise left at the expo on Saturday?
- What time do I need to wake up marathon morning?
- Should I just forget the merch and drink around the world on Sunday instead?
- Are the holiday castle lights still going to be up on Monday?
- Where should I shoot Wishes from?
- Casey's Corner or Pecos Bills?
- Will my two-year-old have fun?
- Maybe I should get the runDisney shoes...

I'm hoping I'm busier tomorrow and the day goes a lot faster or I'm going to be spending 8 hours obsessing over photos and packing.

Dude you've been at this all year - you've earned this!!! Drink around the world, with a fond memory of some of your best weekly questions on this thread!

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Question about linking the bibs to photopass - do we have to wait until after the races are run to add the bibs? I tried to be proactive and enter them tonight and get an error that there are no photos to load.

Here are the codes, for anyone interested:

KID'S RACES: 2017-WDWK-IDSx-xxxx
5K: 2017-WDWW-K5Kx-xxxx
10K: 2017-WDWW-10Kx-xxxx
HALF MARATHON: 2017-WDWH-ALFx-xxxx
MARATHON: 2017-WDWM-ARAx-xxxx

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Sorry - can't do the green ribbon - forgot mine at home.