Marathon Weekend 2018

[garneska]

@Keels, is that like "i put on pants today!!!"

 

[Keels]

@Keels, is that like "i put on pants today!!!"

Close! At least pants, I prolly would’ve known if hadn’t put them on this morning.

But, apparently I was real sad that I forgot socks.

 

[Keels]

When driving to the start of the 10k from the contemporary is it best to go around by POR or to go around by Poly?

POR

 

[garneska]

POR

really? i am trying to decide which way to go from the fort. i was planning on going past the poly. is it better to go by POR, i can turn off bonnet creek before i get to Buena Vista, is that open for the 10k? or if i go past POR do i need to go all the way to buena vista?

 

[Keels]

That’s the way I usually come in for 5/10, though they’re basically Six to Half-Dozen.

 

[Keels]

So, in looking at my pictures, it also appears that I ran in my raincoat and not my running windbreaker ... that explains a lot.

Maybe staying up all night wasn’t a great idea?

 

[FFigawi]

I thought that was you and your group in the corrals (the sweaters gave it away). I couldn’t work past my anxiety to say hello.

I know it is easier said than done as anxiety is tough to overcome, but I will say that John is just as cool and laid back in real life as he is on these boards...a really easy guy to get along with

We'll be wearing them before the start tomorrow too, so please do come say hello. Company in the corrals is always welcome.

Close! At least pants, I prolly would’ve known if hadn’t put them on this morning.

But, apparently I was real sad that I forgot socks.

You were even more sad you forgot you beer cup & magic band

 

[The Expert]

Since this is #YOLODopey, I decided to finally follow through with my idea of staying up all night before the 5K. I almost made it ...

So, aside from making sure you lay out everything you need before 2am, I'm really curious what else you learn from this. The hardest part of doing all three Princess races last year was waking up that early three days in a row. I'm interested to see if this makes it easier for you to crash early tonight, and if so, I may try it myself for Dark Side!

 

[Keels]

We'll be wearing them before the start tomorrow too, so please do come say hello. Company in the corrals is always welcome.



You were even more sad you forgot you beer cup & magic band

MORE SAD THAT MY #BESTPAL DIDNT HELP ME OUT OTHER THAN TO TELL ME THE TAPS WERE OPEN!!!!

 

[FFigawi]

MORE SAD THAT MY #BESTPAL DIDNT HELP ME OUT OTHER THAN TO TELL ME THE TAPS WERE OPEN!!!!

My magic band has a "no Bud Light" protective field around it

 

[camaker]

So, in looking at my pictures, it also appears that I ran in my raincoat and not my running windbreaker ... that explains a lot.

Maybe staying up all night wasn’t a great idea?

That's ok. I refused to take off my throwaway hoodie during the race this morning. So much for nothing new on race day!

 

[Keels]

My magic band has a "no Bud Light" protective field around it

Funny ... mine now has a “No Beer For John” limit!

And it’s Mich Ultra, thank you very much.

 

[FFigawi]

Funny ... mine now has a “No Beer For John” limit!

And it’s Mich Ultra, thank you very much.

 

[Keels]

So, aside from making sure you lay out everything you need before 2am, I'm really curious what else you learn from this. The hardest part of doing all three Princess races last year was waking up that early three days in a row. I'm interested to see if this makes it easier for you to crash early tonight, and if so, I may try it myself for Dark Side!

Oh, I laid everything out, but my shoes were downstairs and my jackets were in the coat closet by the front door (I was staying at my parents’ house).

I did nap for a glorious four hours, though.

 

[Sakigt]

My dad started driving down from Philly to meet us for the cruise. He’s got a fun passenger for the trip. We call his car (a dark blue Prius with a Stitch sticker on it) the Stitch-mobile. But apparently the snow and lack of coffee has made Stitch rather tame for the ride. Or maybe he just likes to sleep in cars like me.

We’ve got a dark blue Prius we call Dory

 

[Z-Knight]

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I’ll be wearing a similar outfit tomorrow except with a grey Mickey sweatshirt.

You are the right side of this picture, correct? Top hat and tails?

 

[bearsgirl]

Is a hat necessary for 10K tomorrow? I am slow AF, if that measures into the equation.

 

[ZellyB]

I didn’t find it either, but to be honest I was too cold to give it much effort. I’ll try harder tomorrow.

@ZellyB I saw you in line for Chip & Dale as I was running by, but didn’t stop to introduce myself because I was trying to warm up my toes!

My feet were totally numb for the first 2 miles!!

 

[PCFriar80]

If you submitted proof, I'd take a printout of those results with you to the expo and try the Runner Relations table to see if they can make the change for you. It's possible they didn't apply because results from 2015 would be too old. The worst they can say is no!

Don't go right at opening, go sometime in the afternoon.

Buses run from 3-5AM from the resorts. There's a lengthy walk from the staging area to the corrals so you want to leave time for that. Personally I prefer to bring my own food for the morning, don't want to depend on the resort in case something isn't available.

It’s posted differently this year. “Hotel resort shuttle begins at 3:00 AM”. “Marathon participants must board shuttles no later than 3:30 AM”

 

[Dis5150]

I am on my way to MK and will be at AK tomorrow so can get 2 out of the 3 mugs for you. I won't be at the HH but can meet you at Disney Springs (staying at SSR) and here until Monday. I believe I'm on the same character text group as you so message me if that works for you.

@LdyStormy76 thanks so much! So nice of you! You will never at the meet up?

@Princess KP The MK one would be awesome, thanks! We are at Saratoga Springs too! I can meet you anywhere!

You guys are are awesome!