Marathon Weekend 2018

[OrangeBirdGirl]

Last year they sent an email with a PDF attachment that had a QR code in it. You had to use that to get on the expo transportation early and to get into the expo.

Thanks! Wow that is kinda nice they have it for the bus transportation too! I was dreading having to fight the bus with people who just wanted to get inline early for the regular opening.

 

[MissLiss279]

Thanks! Wow that is kinda nice they have it for the bus transportation too! I was dreading having to fight the bus with people who just wanted to get inline early for the regular opening.

I don’t think they actually scanned it to get on the bus, but you had to show it. But yeah, no crowds!

 

[RENThead09]

They never have. Characters will change too. When one runner goes by it might be goofy but 20 minutes later it might be Donald. Weather plays a big role too. I’m

Actually Disneyland has in the past for the races (been a while though).
And with the break rotations I can see someone getting all bent out of shape because Buzz was supposed to be by Toy Story Mania and it was Jesse because they had rotated.

 

[cavepig]

Very cool, thanks for that. I know it would have been a logistical nightmare (impossibility), but they should have gone with the original course to celebrate 25 years.

....but then we wouldn't have AK, which I love, & the amazing Wide World of Sports, which I don't love but don't hate as much as others (still hard to believe we run around in their for 3 miles, I get so disoriented)

Also, I love the surprise of seeing what characters pop up & where, keeps it exciting being on the lookout for them. If they printed a list & someone wasn't out, people would flip out.

 

[daisyamy]

Marathon Weekend DIS List FORM
Race – 5K
Name (optional) - Amy
DIS Name - daisyamy
Costume - none
Corral – D
Planning to attend the Pre-race Meetup? -
Front, Middle, or Back of the corral - Middle (not stressing about it)
Expected Pace – 11:00

Race – 10K
Name (optional) - Amy
DIS Name - daisyamy
Costume – Mr. Ray from Finding Nemo
Corral – D
Planning to attend the Pre-race Meetup? -
Front, Middle, or Back of the corral - Middle (not stressing about it)
Expected Pace – 15:00

Race - Half
Name (optional) - Amy
DIS Name - daisyamy
Costume – Ariel (with Flounder and Sebastian on my shoulders)
Corral - F
Planning to attend the Pre-race Meetup? - yes
Front, Middle, or Back of the corral - Middle (not stressing about it)
Expected Pace – 15:00

Race - Full
Name (optional) - Amy
DIS Name - daisyamy
Costume – none
Corral - F
Planning to attend the Pre-race Meetup? – maybe (I have race retreat)
Front, Middle, or Back of the corral – Middle (not stressing about it)
Expected Pace – 14:30

I am pretty content with my corral assignment. My main Dopey simulation is this weekend, although it is looking pretty wacky due to personal commitments for Saturday. My plan is to run 8-10 miles tonight, and 18-20 miles Sunday morning. With my limited training since running a marathon in Oct, I think if I can get through this mini simulation then I will be pretty mentally prepared for the runs.

The length of time on the feet has me worried too - which is why i'm testing it now and not during race day.

This is so smart. For the Chicago marathon this year, I walked way more than I ever had in training. I learned the hard way that my shoes I wore (coincidentally, Brooks as well) were not good for walks!

 

[RENThead09]

Maybe we will get the world of color puppets again this year as the 25th mile surprise and extravaganza like with the 20th. LOLOLOLOL

There are also occasional animal pic opportunities. DLand has the horses, which I haven't seen out for WDW races. But there have been some at AK in the past.

Also the grave diggers seem to make an occasional appearance at the race. And tourist Genie!

Now if they would just pull out the Figment costume and get him on the course.

 

[WhereInFlorida]

Also the grave diggers seem to make an occasional appearance at the race. And tourist Genie!

Ooooo yes, the grave diggers on Osceola Pkwy outside AK. Always good for a humorous pick-me-up.

 

[FFigawi]

Also the grave diggers seem to make an occasional appearance at the race. And tourist Genie!

The grave diggers are normally on the left hand side shortly after leaving the AK parking lot. Be careful, though. Getting back on your feet after lying down for a photo is not always easy.

 

[Keels]

I wake up from a nap and I see my favorite kind of history pop up in this thread ... revisionist history!!!!

PCFriar80 will be available for pictures around the 24.5 mile marker at the BC. I'm waiving all fees!

That’s where I usually get my Official Marathon Beer(TM) from my Husband, so I will be looking for you!!!!

 

[JeffW]

The grave diggers are normally on the left hand side shortly after leaving the AK parking lot. Be careful, though. Getting back on your feet after lying down for a photo is not always easy.

+1 on this.

It seems like such a great idea until you are laying there looking like a turtle trying to figure out the least painful way to boost your body weight back into a vertical position.

 

[ZellyB]

+1 on this.

It seems like such a great idea until you are laying there looking like a turtle trying to figure out the least painful way to boost your body weight back into a vertical position.

and this is why I've never stopped there.

 

[VAfamily1998]

Marathon Weekend DIS List FORM
Race – 5K
Name (optional) -Sarah
DIS Name - VaFamily1998
Costume - none
Corral – ? (B for Dopey)
Planning to attend the Pre-race Meetup? Yes
Front, Middle, or Back of the corral - Front
Expected Pace – 9:00/mile

Race – 10K
Name (optional) - Sarah
DIS Name - VaFamily1998
Costume – possibly a red/white polka dot skirt and black top to be Minnie--not 100% sure
Corral – ? (B for Dopey)
Planning to attend the Pre-race Meetup? probably not
Front, Middle, or Back of the corral - Middle
Expected Pace – 11:00 min/mile running + stopping for photos (running with Dh)

Race - Half
Name (optional) - Sarah
DIS Name - VAFamily1998
Costume – probably not!
Corral - Assigned to B, but running from E
Planning to attend the Pre-race Meetup? - No
Front, Middle, or Back of the corral - Front
Expected Pace – 10:00 min/mile + stopping for photos--running with my teenage son

Race - Full
Name (optional) - Sarah
DIS Name - VAFamily1998
Costume – none
Corral - B
Planning to attend the Pre-race Meetup? – yes
Front, Middle, or Back of the corral – Front/middle
Expected Pace – 9:30-10:00 min/mile + time to stop for photos

 

[Keels]

+1 on this.

It seems like such a great idea until you are laying there looking like a turtle trying to figure out the least painful way to boost your body weight back into a vertical position.

Heck, even same with the people who lie in front of the train at MK heading backstage ... I’m pretty sure if I were to ever lay down, I would never be able to get back up!

 

[emilyindisney]

+1 on this.

It seems like such a great idea until you are laying there looking like a turtle trying to figure out the least painful way to boost your body weight back into a vertical position.

Weren’t there reports one year recently that they didn’t let people lay down? Didn’t experience this myself so unsure. The thought up people standing up and posing with the diggers makes me laugh a little!

 

[Keels]

Well I think that is a different scenario than many of us on this board. Yours was the difference between the first or second corral, and a matter of 12 seconds. So I can understand them putting you in Corral B. For others of us, there is a HUGE difference from being put in Corral D and Corral H (the last corral). Putting sub 4 hour marathoners in a group of 7 hour marathoners seems a bit more drastic and confusing.

OK - this is the last I’m going to say on this because all of the complaining about being “stuck” in the last corral or whatever is becoming ridiculous and it’s ruining the mood and excitement for so many people around here that have been chatting with all of us as they’ve trained hard all year for these races and are actually excited to be in Corrals F, G & H.

You are *not* stuck anywhere. You were corralled appropriately by RunDisney according to their corraling rules. You estimated a finish of 4:30 and even admitted yourself that you did not provide factual data to back up that estimate in a Proof of Time ... other than take your word for it or sprinkle some Pixie Dust, what would you like them to do? Sure, I’d love to start in Corral A every race, but I don’t have factual data on my side to support that.

Quite literally everything myself, other runners on this message board and even TrackShack themselves have told you is explicitly spelled out on the website. I even grabbed a screenshot for you:


It’s really as simple as this. I’m sorry you are not happy with where you are corralled - disappointment sucks, I know as I’ve had some bad corrals in my RunDisney history. But if it’s important enough to you, you can use this as a learning moment for the next race and just move on, with the advice for enjoying your race that - again - so many helpful members of this community including myself have provided repeatedly. Or you can look at other race series where corralling isn’t as strict (like maybe Rock ‘n’ Roll).

But at this point, your corral isn’t changing.

 

[rteetz]

Actually Disneyland has in the past for the races (been a while though).
And with the break rotations I can see someone getting all bent out of shape because Buzz was supposed to be by Toy Story Mania and it was Jesse because they had rotated.

Did they actually tell you? I thought Disneyland just had signs saying characters ahead.

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

I just wanted to share what Trackshack told me today because I found it interesting. I entered a 1:58 10 miler as my POT and was placed in G. Since some calculators say that would be a 5:29 marathon I decided to ask them to reconsider my corral. They told me that the calculator they use is the industry standard and it puts me at 5:35. Now Mcmillian says 5:32 so does anyone know which calculator they use? It is what it is but I would like to know for the future so I have the right expectations.

 

[Keels]

I just wanted to share what Trackshack told me today because I found it interesting. I entered a 1:58 10 miler as my POT and was placed in G. Since some calculators say that would be a 5:29 marathon I decided to ask them to reconsider my corral. They told me that the calculator they use is the industry standard and it puts me at 5:35. Now Mcmillian says 5:32 so does anyone know which calculator they use? It is what it is but I would like to know for the future so I have the right expectations.

I don’t think we’ve really found which calculator they specifically use, but I’ve always relied on McMillan since it’s the most readily available calculator, with the understanding that there that there is a few minutes margin of error. The only time was right on the cusp was Dopey this year, and I was put a corral back.

I know they have extensive printouts at Runner Relations that they refer to when possible moving people to different corrals, so I wouldn’t be surprised if they are using a formula/process that takes into account Proof of Time and the overall number of possible participants in a specific corral rather than just straight PoT. I only say that because the corral timing guidelines seem slightly off this year.

 

[croach]

If you have beer and a sign, we'll definitely stop!

You don’t even really need the sign.

Maybe we will get the world of color puppets again this year as the 25th mile surprise and extravaganza like with the 20th. LOLOLOLOL

Triggered!

 

[VAfamily1998]

Last year the marathon day changed from warm to chilly (I dont consider last year as "cold", I'm northern and had a laugh when I saw a windchill advisory for 30degrees...we don't get those until single or negative digits). The forecast is going to change while we there, Thursday will have Sunday one temp, then Friday will have Sunday 20 degrees different.

I remember being caught totally off guard for the marathon temp last year! I ran the 5k and 10k in a tank top...the half was cancelled, but I ran on my own--I honestly can't remember what I wore, but I don't remember temperature being an issue! For the marathon... I was SO fortunate that my husband was with me and he went to the Under Armor store at Disney Springs the night before the marathon to buy me warmer clothes! He said it was a madhouse with other runners doing the same thing! I've learned my lesson! Regardless of the forecast, this year I am preparing for any kind of weather!