Marathon Weekend 2018

[rteetz]

Since weather can be anything and change so quickly, Pack throwaway clothes (they get picked up and donated) to have on before the start in case it's chilly. Any time I'm about to get rid of something, I stop and think could it be good Race throwaway clothes and save it. Anything goes to from robes, sweats, jackets, scubs.

Yep, I learned the hard way this year not having throwaway clothes. However I am so glad I had the mylar blankets.

 

[courtneybeth]

Since weather can be anything and change so quickly, Pack throwaway clothes (they get picked up and donated) to have on before the start in case it's chilly. Any time I'm about to get rid of something, I stop and think could it be good Race throwaway clothes and save it. Anything goes to from robes, sweats, jackets, scubs

I'm packing a second suitcase of just running shoes and running clothes - four of every type: capris, shorts, tanks, shirts, sleeves, etc. It'd ridiculous but with United giving us free checked bags, having 3 bags for $35 total is worth it to not have to buy stuff later on!

 

[michigandergirl]

THANK YOU! I figured running in MA in the fall would be the best training weather since like you said it varies so much! Just figured I would check with those who have run before! I am excited for my first RunDisney!

I would also practice running outside in the summer on a humid day. It was terrible humid in 2016, even the Floridians were complaining about the humidity!

 

[Simba's Girl]

Correct, runDisney is only recognizing Dopey 5, and Marathon 25 as far as they've said.

Isn't it the 10th 10K in 2018. Won't they recognize that too?

Another MA person here running the 10k I haven't done the race weekend yet, but I have been following along with race threads on this board for the last few years, and I've coincidentally been there a few times. The temps can vary greatly. There have been cool years and warm years, dry weather and rainy. This year the half marathon was cancelled due to thunder storms that morning, and the marathon the next day was very cold.

That said, if you run outside in MA through the fall I think you'll be well prepared. You know how it is here, 70 degrees one day, 20 the next. It could be that way race weekend too. I have done the Princess weekend in February 3 times, and to prepare I run mostly outside which is cold, but inside on a treadmill once a week, because my gym is pretty warm. Makes me feel ready either way, and that has helped. I had 2014 where it was very warm and humid and 2015 where for the 5k it was literally freezing and then warmed a bit each day for the 10k and half, but was still cooler than 2014. 2016 was between the two extremes.

Another MA person here too doing the 10K with my youngest DD. I usually run outside here up until the weather starts hovering around freezing (December-ish). I actually prefer running in about 45 degree weather over any other temperature.

 

[rteetz]

Isn't it the 10th 10K in 2018. Won't they recognize that too?

5th 10K and they are not recognizing it from what they have shown. They could surprise us but I am not expecting anything.

 

[JClimacus]

Since weather can be anything and change so quickly, Pack throwaway clothes (they get picked up and donated) to have on before the start in case it's chilly. Any time I'm about to get rid of something, I stop and think could it be good Race throwaway clothes and save it. Anything goes to from robes, sweats, jackets, scubs.

At Myrtle Beach this past weekend it was sub-40 at race start. I was wearing lounge pants, a hat, gloves and two sweatshirts - all either bought at Savers or not worth saving. I ditched the lounge pants just before the start, the gloves at mile 2, the first sweatshirt at mile 4, the hat at 6 and the last sweatshirt at 10. I'll be bringing a similar wardrobe to Orlando.

 

[bananabean]

Who has stayed offsite for the marathon? Is driving to the start a real pain?

I haven't done the marathon, but I drove to W&D and PHM. It was really easy. I was super nervous driving there the first time, but it was great. No waiting for a bus afterwards, all your stuff right there (so no need for bag check), a blast of air conditioning as soon as you get in the car. I overslept for the Princess half and ended up not leaving my friends' house until 4:15. They live about 20-25 minutes away, and I made it to the corrals in plenty of time (I was in the corral by 5:15 after stopping to stretch in the main waiting area). The only downside is you have to carry a car key with you - if you've got a rental car I recommend cutting off the tag attached to the key and just run with the fob.

 

[PrincessV]

Hi- I hope this hasn't already been talked about I tried to read through the whole thread...I signed up for my first RunDisney event (10K) during marathon weekend. I am trying to get a sense of the temperature of Orlando in January. I am trying to get myself ready, I live in MA but I don't normally run outside in colder weather. Thanks!

<--- FL resident chiming in: Jan/Feb is truly soup-to-nuts here, weather-wise. Could be 80* sunny and humid, could be 20* and sleet. Mentally prepare for anything and everything, have throwaway layers selected and multiple outfit options identified, then see what the forecast holds about 12-24 hours out. That's how we roll down here!

Who has stayed offsite for the marathon? Is driving to the start a real pain?

I stay offsite for almost all races and drive even when I do stay onsite - couldn't be much easier! The key is simply leaving early enough to avoid road closures and traffic delays. When the official race guide comes out, it will show when host resort buses start running for each race - use that as your guide and plan to leave your resort near the time buses start running.

 

[Dave Rolen]

I'm packing a second suitcase of just running shoes and running clothes - four of every type: capris, shorts, tanks, shirts, sleeves, etc. It'd ridiculous but with United giving us free checked bags, having 3 bags for $35 total is worth it to not have to buy stuff later on!

Smart. Too many times I've had all the right gear.....Somewhere Else!

 

[Sailormoon2]

@Ariel484 thank you for positng those medals they are absolutely adorable!!!

 

[rteetz]

Today's Disney Question!

Sorry guys March Madness was on the brain.

When was/is your first runDisney race and and maybe talk about your experience with it?

My answer: The 2015 Walt Disney world 10K was my first race and what got me hooked into runDisney races. It was my final time my grandma ever went to WDW before her passing so it's a special trip in my heart.

 

[ZellyB]

2015 WDW marathon. My first runDisney race and my first marathon. It was insanely hot and I was not trained like I should have been because a little more than 2 months before the race I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I ran the race 8 weeks after my bilateral mastectomy and started chemo the day after I returned. That was 4 years ago and I'm doing great. That race remains a reminder to me every day that I can do what has to be done to meet my goals and that I really am stronger than I think I am.

 

[FelisLachesis]

2018 will be my first! So far, I'm excited to come back to Disney World, and the planning, oh my the planning.

 

[courtneybeth]

When was/is your first runDisney race and and maybe talk about your experience with it?

The 2009 Disneyland 5k over Labor Day weekend. It was such a different experience then vs now - no corrals and only 2500 people. Was really fun and I have been hooked since.

 

[pixarmom]

2015 WDW marathon. My first runDisney race and my first marathon. It was insanely hot and I was not trained like I should have been because a little more than 2 months before the race I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I ran the race 8 weeks after my bilateral mastectomy and started chemo the day after I returned. That was 4 years ago and I'm doing great. That race remains a reminder to me every day that I can do what has to be done to meet my goals and that I really am stronger than I think I am.

So inspiring - you are amazing!! My mom survived breast cancer several years ago, and I can so appreciate your strength in running post-surgery and immediately before chemo. Love that you shared this!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Today's Disney Question!

When was/is your first runDisney race and and maybe talk about your experience with it?

2013 Happy Haunted Trails 5K.

Before this race, my husband hated running. I hated it too. We did it to try to get ourselves to be healthier. We also learned during it my husband and I do not run well together as my husband and I got in a fight and he left me after about half a mile or so. We've run together twice since then - one ended up in a huge fight again (a 5K around Naples) and then in 2015 for the Jingle Jungle 5K but that one went ok since he was saving his legs for the half marathon that night so he was ok going my pace.

We somehow got into this love/hate relationship with running afterwards and have continued to do many races since.

 

[drummerwife]

Today's Disney Question!

Sorry guys March Madness was on the brain.

When was/is your first runDisney race and and maybe talk about your experience with it.

My first runDisney race was the Everest 5k in 2012. I had started running as a New Years resolution that year and this was a gift from my DH for the work I had been putting in. Needless to say I was hooked.

 

[pixarmom]

In 2012, our middle son was running cross country and really into it. Disney races looked like a fun mom and kid activity. The DL 10K was a perfect race - he was old enough at the time, and it was during our annual family vacation to Newport Beach so we were in the area anyway. I convinced my non-running husband and non-running oldest son to join us, asked my parents to babysit for @mateojr and we surprised middle son Christmas morning 2012 with the news of the 2013 10K. Then the rest of the stuff in my signature happened!

 

[Sonyamalexander]

Today's Disney Question!

Sorry guys March Madness was on the brain.

When was/is your first runDisney race and and maybe talk about your experience with it?

My answer: The 2015 Walt Disney world 10K was my first race and what got me hooked into runDisney races. It was my final time my grandma ever went to WDW before her passing so it's a special trip in my heart.

My first RunDisney event was actually the 5k during marathon weekend this year. It was a present for me for losing over 125 pounds. I had a blast! I was wired so getting up at 2:30am was nothing for me. It went by so fast...too fast! So I'll be back in 2018 for the 5K and 10K!

 

[Disney at Heart]

Today's Disney Question!
When was/is your first runDisney race and and maybe talk about your experience with it?

Tower of Terror 10 Miler 2013! Loved it and wish they still had it! Only negatives were the trail into WWOS that had many of the lights out so it was really shadowy, and a large plume of fire that we ran past in the heat of the night near the end of race. In the grand scheme of a grand race, those didn't really count.