Marathon Weekend 2019

[PCFriar80]

There's always a chance that it will be ridiculously hot.

Or cancelled.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Or cancelled.

Or shortened

 

[IamTrike]

Or shortened

I thought shortening was just for Wine and Dine

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I thought shortening was just for Wine and Dine

True but as we’ve learned the past few Marathon Weekends - anything can happen!

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I will be so heartbroken if I can't run that day.... please don't even say the "c" word!

 

[IamTrike]

True but as we’ve learned the past few Marathon Weekends - anything can happen!

I missed 2010 (RunDisney on Ice) but think that would have made for an interesting experience.

Did anyone here get to do the Chip and Dale relay?

 

[JeffW]

There's always a chance that it will be ridiculously hot.

Of course I haven't even signed up yet so no matter what the temperature is I will at least be ridiculously unprepared.

Don't use the "h" word. We will not repeat 2013. I find it far easier to find layers than a way to prevent overheating.

 

[jennamfeo]

Since Mary Poppins is coming out soon, how about we just stick to the "p" words, and say that it will be practically perfect in every way!

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Since Mary Poppins is coming out soon, how about we just stick to the "p" words, and say that it will be practically perfect in every way!

Yes! Oh it's a jolly holiday with you @jennamfeo !

 

[PrincessV]

I might need your help folding my mylar blankets

I have some old ones from races that I will bring, and I'll take each days home for the next race. I dont buy them. But that's because I'm a pack rat and keep them.

Ha, I don't even attempt to refold them! My cheapo ones come in a tiny little packet and are only study enough for one use. If I happen to have a more sturdy rD one, I'll reuse it, but I run local races, too, that don't give out mylars, so I'm always short on rD ones that can be used again.

I also got us blankets and sweats for throwaways as well as gloves and earwarmer headbands/beanies. Thinking of the Mylar for a wind breaking layer while waiting around.

Exactly what I do, too. The Mylar is just the outermost layer. For this year's frigid mornings, I had many fleecy layers under the Mylar, none of which got tossed in the 5K or 10K, some of which got tossed in the half, and more of which got tossed in the full. I basically left a trail of throwaway clothes in my wake, lol!

As far as throwaways, most of my rD long sleeve race shirts go in my Future Throwaway pile, as well as worn-out cardigan sweaters I can't wear for work anymore, my teen son's old, worn-out/grown-out PJ pants, and my son's old sweatshirts. Really, having a growing boy child has provided me with years of throwaway race layers!

Can we pretend like it won't be ridiculously cold this year?

We don't need to pretend, because it WILL be more temperate for 2019! #Ibelieve

 

[jmasgat]

I missed 2010 (RunDisney on Ice) but think that would have made for an interesting experience.

Did anyone here get to do the Chip and Dale relay?

I did the Chip and Dale. Yet another race that died after I did it! I organized- on the old WISH board-- runner pairs. So many people were so happy to be able to do the second half of the marathon, because they were never planning on doing a full. I ran the first half in a surprisingly fast time, given that I was coming back from a herniated C5/C6 disc issue. I liked being able to run the first half, jump on the bus from TTC to Studios to join some friends to cheer the full runners. A great day.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Too early??

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Too early??

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Too early

 

[pluto377]

But that would be pretty pleasant if it holds!

 

[IamTrike]

Don't use the "h" word. We will not repeat 2013. I find it far easier to find layers than a way to prevent overheating.

That was brutal. The cold sponge going into ESPN during the marathon felt amazing.

I did the Chip and Dale. Yet another race that died after I did it! I organized- on the old WISH board-- runner pairs. So many people were so happy to be able to do the second half of the marathon, because they were never planning on doing a full. I ran the first half in a surprisingly fast time, given that I was coming back from a herniated C5/C6 disc issue. I liked being able to run the first half, jump on the bus from TTC to Studios to join some friends to cheer the full runners. A great day.

It looked like a really neat concept. I remember thinking that it would be fun to run. I'm sure the logistics killed it but it looked neat. I have some friends that did the wine and dine relay. I think for the wine and dine you started in the last corral if you were a relay runner. My buddy calculated that he passed 3or 4 people per second for the entire time he was running his leg of the relay.

 

[PCFriar80]

Too early??

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Yeah, I would wait until at least 8:00 PM.

 

[Disney at Heart]

Don't use the "h" word. We will not repeat 2013. I find it far easier to find layers than a way to prevent overheating.

I guess Disney wouldn’t approve of a BARE Necessities race. (Ain’t nobody want to see that!)

 

[FFigawi]

I missed 2010 (RunDisney on Ice) but think that would have made for an interesting experience.

Interesting is a good word for it. The sleet & freezing rain on Saturday made things unpleasant, but Sunday was a beautiful day for running. Chilly, but lovely day. I did get a kick out of the volunteers using Powerade powder as a traction/non-slip agent on the ice forming on the road at the water stops.

 

[John VN]

Don't use the "h" word. We will not repeat 2013. I find it far easier to find layers than a way to prevent overheating.

r.e.-bold---make it to mile 15+, exit Osceola Parkway to McD's and order a M&M McFlurry

McFlurry John

 

[garneska]

@John VN hey McFlurry John. Are you running in Jan? Staying at the fort?