Marathon Weekend 2018

[emilyindisney]

A little late to the game but the hay is in the barn, as Coach Charles would say- 20 miler complete! Took what’s probably an unpopular approach and did it as a stand alone run/not part of a sim. I have been back to back running most of my long runs ala Goofy training so hopefully that’ll be decent prep. Weather was an unseasonable 50 degrees in CT today which was a nice treat!

 

[roxymama]

If you could send us a win, that would be great. I don't care about the Browns from a fan standpoint, I care more from a "this is freaking mortifying for the city" standpoint.

Ok, I'll call Da Bears and beg them for at least one field goal if they can find a way to muster up the will to live on Christmas Eve. Of course they probably will end up losing 56-0 because the bears (although not the worst) are certainly freaks.

 

[BikeFan]

Has there been any discussion about some sort of way for us all to recognize a fellow DIS runner out on the course or anywhere else during Marathon weekend? Maybe a wristband or something, or a piece of tape on our bibs to let our fellow DIS racers and spectators spot each other? I'll be cheering/spectating as well as racing, and would love for a way to spot everyone as they pass. Has this been discussed already and I missed it?

 

[FFigawi]

Yeah, that looks like a convoluted mess. I hope it is not real, but could the sky-tram station work by international gateway cause this?

I sure hope that's not correct. We're counting on our beer stop at BC, right @Keels?

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Corral design seems a touch different to me as well. It looks flipped. The restrooms and entry into corrals was on the north side in prior years. But this makes it appear as if it's the southern side. Minimal difference I'm sure.

Still not sure why they put A farthest away from the start. You'd think they'd want it closer since it has less people than the later ones. Making that hairpin turn to the line will only get more frustrating.

Has there been any discussion about some sort of way for us all to recognize a fellow DIS runner out on the course or anywhere else during Marathon weekend? Maybe a wristband or something, or a piece of tape on our bibs to let our fellow DIS racers and spectators spot each other? I'll be cheering/spectating as well as racing, and would love for a way to spot everyone as they pass. Has this been discussed already and I missed it?

There's a secret handshake and song that you can learn once you hit 514 posts. Think you can get 100 more in by race day?

 

[rteetz]

There's a secret handshake and song that you can learn once you hit 514 posts. Think you can get 100 more in by race day?

Wait I didn't learn it and I am in the 40,000 range!

 

[LSUfan4444]

Anyone else an NFl fan dealing with playoffs? As a Jags fan I never would’ve thunk it in August but now.... it appears I’ll be running the half, driving to Jax for the playoff game (probably, maybe) then driving back to nap in the parking lot until the full starts.

What if the game is on Sunday?

Unless the Saints have the noon game on Sunday Im planning on walking back through Epcot after the race to get to the Boardwalk and stopping for a few drinks along the way. So, I am torn.

Half of me wants to take my time getting back and enjoy some drinks but the other half doesnt want to worry about the full on Sunday with a Saints game on Saturday, because, well.....beer.

Sunday night we have an ADR for Hoop so logistically the best time for the game to be for me is noon but that sucks because, well.....beer.

 

[roxymama]

Wait I didn't learn it and I am in the 40,000 range!

That's because you just skipped it and got the barcode tattoo and the tracking chip implanted.

 

[rteetz]

That's because you just skipped it and got the barcode tattoo and the tracking chip implanted.

Good point...

 

[garneska]

I've learned my lesson that if anyone thinks they have it bad with their football team @Ariel484 will show up and essentially say "hold my beer"

That was awesome, but yes @roxymama, we are bears fan so oh boy. Did not realize it is bears verses browns ob Christmas Eve. I am at my in laws in Canton, oh, they are browns fans.

 

[croach]

Funny thing is I had the "+Quote" thing selected for both of these posts but @roxymama did the heavy lifting for me!

Can't answer this one as my strategy is "don't care about the Browns from birth." It has worked well thus far.

EDIT: I mean, really. Come on. Sort of funny but mostly embarrassing! http://www.brownsparade.com/
EDIT #2: And no I will not be applying to be Parade Queen!

They up and ruined the parade last year. Who doesn’t love a parade?

Wait I didn't learn it and I am in the 40,000 range!

You have to be 21 to know the secret handshake.

 

[rteetz]

You have to be 21 to know the secret handshake.

Depends on which ID you see

Just kidding...

 

[Poutine]

I've learned my lesson that if anyone thinks they have it bad with their football team @Ariel484 will show up and essentially say "hold my beer"

I'm a Lions fan, we did 0-16 in 2008, and life hasn't been all that easy since, either.

 

[Keels]

are runners allowed to bring alcohol INTO Epcot? Asking for a friend...

@FFigawi and I did!!

Has there been any discussion about some sort of way for us all to recognize a fellow DIS runner out on the course or anywhere else during Marathon weekend? Maybe a wristband or something, or a piece of tape on our bibs to let our fellow DIS racers and spectators spot each other? I'll be cheering/spectating as well as racing, and would love for a way to spot everyone as they pass. Has this been discussed already and I missed it?

I can make temporary tattoos with a lime green Mickey head or something!

Of course, I don’t know how to get them to people other than at the Expo or pre-race meetups.

 

[Sakigt]

What if the game is on Sunday?

Unless the Saints have the noon game on Sunday Im planning on walking back through Epcot after the race to get to the Boardwalk and stopping for a few drinks along the way. So, I am torn.

Half of me wants to take my time getting back and enjoy some drinks but the other half doesnt want to worry about the full on Sunday with a Saints game on Saturday, because, well.....beer.

Sunday night we have an ADR for Hoop so logistically the best time for the game to be for me is noon but that sucks because, well.....beer.

Sunday at 1pm I’d have to miss one of the two. Sunday PM would be ideal. Last year the Texans played Saturday night soooo. Not sure. Sunday night would work!

 

[mrsg00fy]

Has there been any discussion about some sort of way for us all to recognize a fellow DIS runner out on the course or anywhere else during Marathon weekend? Maybe a wristband or something, or a piece of tape on our bibs to let our fellow DIS racers and spectators spot each other? I'll be cheering/spectating as well as racing, and would love for a way to spot everyone as they pass. Has this been discussed already and I missed it?

Last year someone suggested putting a green ribbon in the corner of our bibs and some of us did just that.

I suppose we could do something like that again.

 

[FFigawi]

Last year someone suggested putting a green ribbon in the corner of our bibs and some of us did just that.

I suppose we could do something like that again.

You'll also see a fair number of people wearing day glo green shirts with W.I.S.H. on them. It's from the WISH forum on these boards, the predecessor to the runDisney forum.

 

[camaker]

No Cutler for the Jets! He went to Miami. We went top shelf with Josh McCown!

That's what I meant. I remembered my team, the Dolphins, brought in Cutler. So I had to stop laughing at a Jets fan at that point.

 

[michigandergirl]

My Panchito costume on the other hand is completely ridiculous.

I'm going to need a visual on this!

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

Please be careful - I broke my foot 2 years ago and it showed clean on X-rays because the crack was so tiny (but the pain was terrible). Because the x-rays were clean, I tried to keep running and it got worse. I eventually went to a podiatrist and he used a tuning fork to find the break. It finally showed up on x-rays, but barely. Because I ran on it after the initial break, it took 4 months to heal (instead of 6 weeks).

Not saying that your foot is broken - just saying that if you have serious pain, believe your body and rest until you have to try again. You won't lose enough fitness in the next 2 weeks to matter.

@BuckeyeBama it is your story that made me go to the doctor in the first place. I haven't run at all yet, but following your advice, I am going to ramp up slowly: joggle (my word for walk:jog:run) , jog, run, and cut it back at the first sign of any pain. So yes, I am heeding the 'Please be careful' advice, and thank you for reminding me.

Currently, I have the opposite situation: my legs feel worse than after the marathon due to lack of running.

To all a good-night.

 

[IamTrike]

Last year someone suggested putting a green ribbon in the corner of our bibs and some of us did just that.

I suppose we could do something like that again.

I think that seems like an easy way to do it. Is there a specific hole we should use or different symbolism for different holes? I don't want to wind up starting some sort of gang war (like west side story but with more running and less snapping) because of an incorrectly placed ribbon.

I'm going to need a visual on this!

I'm a big dude in a pink jacket with gold trim and pretty large sombrero. It's fairly understated.