Marathon Weekend 2018

[courtneybeth]

That's good to know. I look at it as a nice warm up walk before you start.

 

[LindseyJo22]

Good to know! I had no clue the walk was that long when we started, and was a little worried about being late. Thankfully I wasn't, since they didn't start everything until a little after 5:30, but I'll be heading to the corral a little earlier next time just to make sure

 

[WhereInFlorida]

That's good to know. I look at it as a nice warm up walk before you start.

Except when it is in the upper-30s, no real warm up in that walk.

 

[purplekicks]

I just signed up for my very first marathon!

Yesterday last year was my very first half marathon. Go big or go home, right????

Maybe Goofy next year?

 

[FelisLachesis]

I booked a room this morning through the iRun phone number this morning. I looked at MDE, and noticed that it's a "basic package." I did decline travel insurance, theme park tickets, DDP, and plane tickets. Whatever I'm going to pick up, I'll get myself (no insurnace or DDP, though).

Is there anything necessarily wrong with getting the basic package vs room only? Also, if there's a discount off rack rates that occurs this September (it seems to happen every September), and I just call iRun and get the discounted rate, or would there be more hoops to jump through?

 

[MissLiss279]

I booked a room this morning through the iRun phone number this morning. I looked at MDE, and noticed that it's a "basic package." I did decline travel insurance, theme park tickets, DDP, and plane tickets. Whatever I'm going to pick up, I'll get myself (no insurnace or DDP, though).

Is there anything necessarily wrong with getting the basic package vs room only? Also, if there's a discount off rack rates that occurs this September (it seems to happen every September), and I just call iRun and get the discounted rate, or would there be more hoops to jump through?

I have successfully added the discounted rate in the past; however last year I was unable to add the AP rate without also adding the DDP (which I didn't want). So... I don't know. Things can change.

 

[rteetz]

I have successfully added the discounted rate in the past; however last year I was unable to add the AP rate without also adding the DDP (which I didn't want). So... I don't know. Things can change.

Sometimes there are certain requirements to the discounts such as a specific ticket requirement.

 

[bcarey2k]

I booked a room this morning through the iRun phone number this morning. I looked at MDE, and noticed that it's a "basic package." I did decline travel insurance, theme park tickets, DDP, and plane tickets. Whatever I'm going to pick up, I'll get myself (no insurnace or DDP, though).

Is there anything necessarily wrong with getting the basic package vs room only? Also, if there's a discount off rack rates that occurs this September (it seems to happen every September), and I just call iRun and get the discounted rate, or would there be more hoops to jump through?

We've done it in the past as well ... it had to be a "package" .... the CM added miniature golf (free) to the reservation and *poof* ... instant package.

But, all things are fluid and ever changing.

Brian

 

[bcarey2k]

Question - Anyone have any good insight on a good 10 mile race towards the end of the summer, preferably somewhere cooler than Louisiana?

Brian

 

[Chaitali]

Question - Anyone have any good insight on a good 10 mile race towards the end of the summer, preferably somewhere cooler than Louisiana?

Brian

Hmm... this might be pushing the end of Summer thing but the Army 10 miler in DC is great. Cons are that it's really crowded and it fills up the first day, usually. Pros are that it's really scenic through downtown DC, military tie in, and relatively flat. Weather is generally pleasant. http://www.armytenmiler.com/

Edited to add - October 8th is the date

 

[drummerwife]

Just wanted to add... anyone considering doing a D.C. race in the foreseeable future needs to seriously consider transportation to and from the races. Metro, specifically the subway, is undergoing "safe track" right now. What this means in relation to the races is there will be no subway support for the races. They wouldn't even support MCM this past October.

 

[FelisLachesis]

I have successfully added the discounted rate in the past; however last year I was unable to add the AP rate without also adding the DDP (which I didn't want). So... I don't know. Things can change.

If I have to add the DDP, it might be alright, depending on how much more it becomes. I can eat enough food to make the DDP worth it. My girlfriend, not so much. But if it's like overall a $200 increase after the discount and adding DDP, I might just do it; it would still cost less, overall.

 

[SheHulk]

I still have not signed up for a January race. I'm trying to decide whether my body really wants to try another marathon or whether to sign up for the half this year, or just skip it this year altogether. Actually I segued from the marathon right into training for a spring half and I'm feeling a little burned out. Hoping the races don't sell out before I can make a decision, which I'd like to do in May or June. It feels weird to drop back to the half for 2018 especially, because of the 25th anniversary. When do you think they will release the design for the 25th anniversary medal? I'm not a medal junkie or anything but of all years to go down and not do the marathon this doesn't feel like it.

 

[SheHulk]

Also, is anybody shocked that the half is still available? Is it because it was canceled for weather this year? That seems so random, it would be almost impossible to happen again.

 

[rteetz]

Also, is anybody shocked that the half is still available? Is it because it was canceled for weather this year? That seems so random, it would be almost impossible to happen again.

No im not in shock. It will likely eventually sell out though.

 

[AThrillingChase]

No im not in shock. It will likely eventually sell out though.

I like that things arent selling out immediately now. But...I also fear I will wait too long and miss out. Because now who knows when it will sell out??

 

[hauntedcity]

I like that things arent selling out immediately now. But...I also fear I will wait too long and miss out. Because now who knows when it will sell out??

...which brings us back to the missing "% sold out" graphic! I really wish they'd bring it back.

 

[pixarmom]

I saw the pictures for OKW. The first thing I said to myself was "this looks like my parents' beach house!" I want to go somewhere different at Disney, so I'll pass on that.

Ha! Too funny - I thought the exact same regarding OKW and my parents' beach home!

 

[Simba's Girl]

I booked a room this morning through the iRun phone number this morning. I looked at MDE, and noticed that it's a "basic package." I did decline travel insurance, theme park tickets, DDP, and plane tickets. Whatever I'm going to pick up, I'll get myself (no insurnace or DDP, though).

Is there anything necessarily wrong with getting the basic package vs room only? Also, if there's a discount off rack rates that occurs this September (it seems to happen every September), and I just call iRun and get the discounted rate, or would there be more hoops to jump through?

I think part of the benefit to going with this as a "basic package" deal is that the deposit is only $200+ travel insurance (if you opt in for it) vs. one night's charge for a room only reservation which could be significantly more than $200 for some.

FWIW I did the same thing last week. Called iRun through Disney and booked a package but with tickets and insurance for us who are over/going to be over 18. I was able to get the room we wanted at the resort we wanted. The agent told me I could call back and get/see if any future discounts apply to our room category as well as make payments on the vacation package during the year. I must say that I've never made reservations 10+ months in advance for anything before. Kinda weird for me. Going to drag until we get close to that 180 day mark.

 

[tigger536]

My sweet friends handed out beer during the 10K this year. I promised @FFigawi that an IPA would be waiting for him at Mile 5, but he had no idea who would have it. I told him he needed to go up to ANY female he saw and say to them: "Do you have a beer for me?".

My friends were the only ones out there at that point, so they were obvious. But Mercedes checked the name on his bib and asked to see his ID before he was handed said beer.

They were very patient bartenders. They waited for Darkwing to make ALL the picture stops.