Marathon Weekend 2018

[Dis5150]

My first Disney race was the half of a half, 2015 W&D. I trained all year to run a half marathon then we had the lightning evacuation delay at the buildings at WWoS, followed by the extremely late start of the shortened W&D course. It was stupid humid and my DD27 thought I was going to pass out as I was so red and sweaty! All in all we had fun but I went home and signed up for and ran a local half a few weeks later, as I was GOING to do my half I trained for, lol!

 

[dta87]

My first was the 2011 Wine and Dine half. I thought I had trained pretty well with no injury issues but by mile 8 my hips started to tell me maybe you should rethink this running thing. I made it through to the end but my family had a pretty good laugh watching me try and walk around at the after-party (we didn't get much past Spaceship Earth) and the next day at the park and specially going up and down the stairs at the hotel (I request first floor rooms for runs now). I guess I must have been wearing some old shoes for that run because I have not had that hip issue come up during any of my halfs/fulls since, knock on wood.

 

[AThrillingChase]

Of course, my experience differs from most since I drive to Orlando in mid-December for Christmas with my parents and then stay on through mid-January ... but, I can't recommend this ENOUGH. In your carry-on bag, bring your shoes and your race-day necessities, but then bring (and CHECK) everything else.

In 2016 for Dopey, it poured during the 10K - so the night before, I had to run out and buy sub-par rain gear for the half.
In 2017 for Dopey, the Marathon was basically "Day After Tomorrow" weather. The only warm item of clothing I had with me was my North Face jacket (no Trail Ears, no gloves, no leggings, no funnel-necked top to cover my mouth/throat - NOTHING), so ... again, I took a trip to Uniqlo and Walmart to buy sub-par items to get me through the race.

I don't do throwaway clothes, because I prefer to be hot over cold - and I like things to be fitted rather than loose/rolling up, etc. - which is a real mental thing more than anything ... I just don't like fussing with things.

For 2018, I'll be damned if I don't have my nice gear for every possible scenario.

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Haha - day after tomorrow is appropriate

 

[AThrillingChase]

My first was the 2011 Wine and Dine half. I thought I had trained pretty well with no injury issues but by mile 8 my hips started to tell me maybe you should rethink this running thing. I made it through to the end but my family had a pretty good laugh watching me try and walk around at the after-party (we didn't get much past Spaceship Earth) and the next day at the park and specially going up and down the stairs at the hotel (I request first floor rooms for runs now). I guess I must have been wearing some old shoes for that run because I have not had that hip issue come up during any of my halfs/fulls since, knock on wood.

Just last week I pulled put my extra pair of shoes. Couldn't believe the difference, I was blinded and thought the other pair were fine I guess!

 

[Simba's Girl]

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.

Our first RunDisney races are the 2018 10K and for DH the marathon.

I'm the one who started the running in the family even before my DD3 was born. That DD who will be 11 for the race, will be my partner during the 10K next year. DH tagged along as a runner about 5-6 years ago and now is a coach for DD3's running club at school. 10K is the longest I've done and will probably ever do in a race anyway. I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis and it is not always controlled enough for me to run. It's always a leap of faith to sign up for a run this far in advance.

 

[DVCFan1994]

My first rD race was the Enchanted 10k as part of the Glass Slipper challenge in 2014. It was a fantastic experience. 10k is my favorite distance, and I took it easy and took everything in because the half the next day was my first half ever and I didn't know what to expect.

 

[PrincessV]

My first rD race... was the 2012 Princess (Royal Family) 5K, with my then-9yo son. We'd seen the full marathon passing by in DHS that January and learned from a friend that Disney hosted other race weekends/distances. Went home, Googled and discovered the rD website - registered for the Princess 5K a month before the race! It was a fun, albeit overwhelming, experience: I don't think either of us was mentally prepared for what a huge production it was. But, as a look at my signature will tell you, that was just the beginning, and the rest is history!

 

[Curiouser&curiouser!]

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 race was supposed to be the 2017 WDW 1/2. Since that didn't happen . . . I guess that the 2018 WDW 1/2 will be my first! Most know the experience that was had for the 2017 1/2. In my case, there was a bit of extra heartbreak because the race was on my 10 year wedding anniversary and I was going to run with my husband. Kind of proof of all we have been through and could manage through together. I am registered alone for the 2018 1/2. With the kids and life, we couldn't manage to finagle him running together again. He is kindly staying home with the kids while I go fight for this milestone (First 1/2 marathon!) alone.

 

[dta87]

I loved the marathon on Sunday mostly because the course at the time went around World Showcase in the dark for the first few miles.

I wish they would go back to this course instead of the mile 11 out and back and so much time weaving around in WWOS but I guess with that I would not have much chance of running up Main street before sunrise and seeing the castle lit up which is one of my favorite parts of the Marathon weekend.

 

[Sailormoon2]

My first RD race was 2016 WnD: Challenge. It was sooo much fun, even though I went down solo, I had a blast getting all the character shots. Even being at the corrals an hour+ before race time (which I would never be in the "real" world) was amazing because I just waited in character lines and soaked up the amazing positive atmospere. Despite being some of the actually longest runs I've ever done at those distances, the Half especially went by the fastest of any other race I absolutely can not wait to be back for Dopey 2018.

 

[jmasgat]

First Disney race was the 2008 Minnie 15k "Women Run the World". I signed up in January for a May race and had never run before. I was turning 50 that year and it seemed like something to do to get out of a fitness rut.

That race is now gone, as is the Race for the Taste 10k, and the Marathon relay. Come to think of it, I think I ran the final year of all of them. Jinx!

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

My first Disney race was the Enchanted 10k in 2016. I started running after watching people run the Castaway Cay 5k. I told my husband the next cruise we took I was going to run it and to my surprise he wanted to too. When I got home from that cruise I googled it and discovered they had races at WDW!! Unfortunately all of the races were sold out for months and Princess was the next race weekend to go on sale.

 

[mbwhitti]

I was just able to update my POT for Marathon weekend to a 1:57:30 half!! I PRd by 7 min and 31 seconds yesterday in a local half. Still in shock and super excited to see how it helps me in corral placement for 2018!!

 

[Sailormoon2]

Congrats @mbwhitti that will net you a pretty awesome corral indeed!!!

 

[Dave Rolen]

I was just able to update my POT for Marathon weekend to a 1:57:30 half!! I PRd by 7 min and 31 seconds yesterday in a local half. Still in shock and super excited to see how it helps me in corral placement for 2018!!

Congrats!! I plan to run a half in a few weeks at a similar time. Interested to see how the coral placement works.

When are corals assigned? DO we have to wait till the deadline and then they're assigned?

 

[mbwhitti]

Congrats!! I plan to run a half in a few weeks at a similar time. Interested to see how the coral placement works.

When are corals assigned? DO we have to wait till the deadline and then they're assigned?

Thanks!!! We usually don't find out corral placement until waivers are released, 3-4 weeks before the event.

 

[FFigawi]

Sorry guys March Madness was on the brain.

Speaking of March Madness, it's time for all the sports fans to show off their bracket predicting abilities!

 

[rteetz]

Speaking of March Madness, it's time for all the sports fans to show off their bracket predicting abilities!

You run one too? So do I!

 

[FFigawi]

You run one too? So do I!

For a long time now. I started with an excel spreadsheet and some macros back when I was in college.

 

[CherieFran]

My first runDisney race was the 2013 WDW Marathon (like a bunch of folks here!). My first trip to Disney World was in 2003 and it happened to be marathon weekend. I saw the marathon running through the parks and thought it would be so cool to do that some day. So that's basically why I started running (although not until about 7 years later). It took me 10 years to make it back and run the marathon myself. As others have said, it was a hot race, but I was living in Texas at the time so was fairly well prepared. I had a great time running through all the parks and stopping for character pictures. I have only managed two other runDisney race weekends since (Dumbo in 2013 and W&D in 2016), but I'm excited for the marathon (and Dopey) in 2018!