Marathon Weekend 2019

[JeffW]

A question for those who have frequented WDW in the winter months... How likely is it to be able to swim in the pools at the resorts during marathon weekend? I know the pools are heated actual weather when we're there will be the ultimate decider, but I'm looking for a sense of whether it will even be likely. I remember from my time in Jacksonville that being in shorts that time of the year wouldn't be unheard of, but I was never a pool or beach goer, so I was never conscious of whether people actually swam during that time of year.

I've attended 6 marathon weekends, and 4 out of the 6 we used the pools. Granted, we're from Colorado, so what we consider "pool weather" might not match up with those from warmer climates.

 

[wdvak]

I have an indoor track available to me that is 9 laps per mile. It's a pretty hard surface, but I'll use it if there's ice or during a thunderstorm. I once did 12 miles (108 laps) on it... That's pretty boring.

It is! And I Need to get an 18 mile long run in. I may start outside for a few miles then move inside for the big portion.

 

[DustyWA]

I've attended 6 marathon weekends, and 4 out of the 6 we used the pools. Granted, we're from Colorado, so what we consider "pool weather" might not match up with those from warmer climates.

We'll be coming from western Washington, so pool weather is probably a little warmer for us than you, but certainly cooler than Floridians. My daughter had such a great time playing in the pool during our last vacation that she associates hotels with pools now. Problem is that was Cabo in July.

 

[Nole95]

2018 was definitely not pool weather, and the BC pool was actually closed a couple of the days we were there. In 2017 both kids swam in the pool on Thursday or Friday, but by the time Saturday rolled around, it was too cool for swimming.

2014 was our first marathon weekend, and while we did not swim, we did sit out by the pool. It was not too hot or cold, and a good amount of people were swimming.

It's Florida, so you never know what you might get on a given day.

 

[Keels]

I have hip/leg right side issues that flare up (and left foot issues), but taking turmeric helps a ton for the anti-inflammatory benefits for me it seems.

I was really skeptical about this too, but I started taking it when I was having knee issues a few weeks back and it works. It could be placebo effect and my brain just *thinks* it's doing something, but whatever - it works and my knee doesn't bother me as much.

 

[steph0808]

I went in January 2013 for the marathon, February 2016 for vacation, and January 2018 for the marathon.

2013 - super hot, definite pool weather
2016 - pool weather (mid-70s) for 3-4 days, last day it got colder (50)
2018 - 40s the whole time, was wearing three layers walking around the parks, definitely no pool. That's when the huge cold front came in - it was negative 10 without the wind chill where I'm from in Pennsylvania, and while it's cold in PA, it's not normally that cold for that long.

 

[cavepig]

I was really skeptical about this too, but I started taking it when I was having knee issues a few weeks back and it works. It could be placebo effect and my brain just *thinks* it's doing something, but whatever - it works and my knee doesn't bother me as much.

I was skeptical too, until I was like this really works I'm glad to hear you have less knee pain with it. Do you take it as a pill or use it in your cooking. Right now I'm just always putting it in my food (or like on a small area so it all doesn't always taste like it), I haven't bought the pill form yet.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Maybe I should try it for my it issues

 

[Keels]

I was skeptical too, until I was like this really works I'm glad to hear you have less knee pain with it. Do you take it as a pill or use it in your cooking. Right now I'm just always putting it in my food (or like on a small area so it all doesn't always taste like it), I haven't bought the pill form yet.

Pill form.
I don’t really like the taste of it as a spice, so I don’t use it unless a recipe calls for it. Such a picky foodie.

 

[bananabean]

I used to walk no matter what up to minus 30, but as I’ve gotten older I just don’t want to and my ankle has problems now that walking on snow doesn’t help. So I’m walking inside where 7.5 laps is a mile. I’m soooooo tired of going around and around in circles but at the same time thankful that we have somewhere with free walking/running.

I once did 13 miles on an indoor track with 12 laps to the mile - 156 laps. The track was elevated above the basketball court, so I watched some college students play some really bad pick-up ball.

 

[tidefan]

I recall this being about the time I really started feeling the cumulative physical fatigue when training for Dopey. When I start feeling that way, I know it's time for an extra rest day. Or two, even. You won't lose any fitness and it may be all you need - worth a try!

Yep, my calf muscles and now my right achilles are sore after my 8-miler last night, though I think it was more from the 16-miler I did this past weekend. I am going to take tonight off, then rest a couple of days and hopefully be ready to do 12 on Saturday. We'll see how that goes...

 

[cavepig]

Maybe I should try it for my it issues

If you think there's chronic inflammation I would give it a try for sure.

 

[John VN]

I'm just gonna go ahead and assume that it's gonna rain, snow, thunderstorm, be 30 degrees, and be 80 degrees, all in one weekend.
It's Florida, so the above forecast is very likely.

^ Nailed it.

We're having a cold snap here in FL right now - wind chills in the 30s overnight. But it'll be in the 80s again this weekend. This is how we roll in the Sunshine State!

I went out at 12:15AM yesterday to begin my 112 mile bicycle ride. Temperature was mid 40°F and FROZE even though I dressed for it. Today it was upper 50°F and heading to 80°.

It very well could be TOOOOO early to be concerned about Marathon Weekend Weather but it's never too early to think about a what if.

McFlurry John

 

[John VN]

I have hip/leg right side issues that flare up (and left foot issues), but taking turmeric helps a ton for the anti-inflammatory benefits for me it seems.

ANY of the anti-inflammatory food items will be beneficial when added to a daily diet but there can be some negative interaction with certain drugs one might be taking.

I have included Turmeric, other spices plus hot peppers and veggies for decades to help reduce inflammation and pain. Five years ago before my first IRONMAN TRIATHLON I went to a "SHOULDER ORTHO" after being told by my regular ortho that my right shoulder was due for a replacement. The new ortho reviewed scan and report and promptly asked, "What pain meds are you taking?" I replied "Nothing but using lots of Turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cummin, cayeene pepper, black pepper....." For myself the stuff works, smells up the kitchen when I cook but DW has gotten used to it.

NOTE, Black pepper, actually the perodine is essential to be included with turmeric to increase the absorption.

https://food.ndtv.com/opinions/black-pepper-benefits-more-than-just-a-spice-1238993

McFlurry John

 

[roxymama]

moderator: I have no affiliation so hope this isn't seen as spam.

Sparkle Athletic has three of their higher quality skirts on sale for $15 today. I believe it's the aqua, neon lime, and fuschia "not see through" sparkly ones. Just thinking of anyone who didn't have their costume set just yet. lemme know via PM if you need the code.
Now I just need the tinkerbell races to come back since I bought the lime one.

And for the current discussion:
We went swimming in 2016 during marathon weekend. It was fine in the heated pool, but super chilly walking to the water slide. That year I just remember we were taking on and off our sweatshirts the whole trip.

 

[jennamfeo]

moderator: I have no affiliation so hope this isn't seen as spam.

Sparkle Athletic has three of their higher quality skirts on sale for $15 today. I believe it's the aqua, neon lime, and fuschia "not see through" sparkly ones. Just thinking of anyone who didn't have their costume set just yet. lemme know via PM if you need the code.
Now I just need the tinkerbell races to come back since I bought the lime one.

I have been waiting all week for a skirt deal because I forgot alllll about them on Black Friday and then I got this email and was like *eyeroll*. These are not the colors I need and I am kind of peeved about it.

 

[roxymama]

I have been waiting all week for a skirt deal because I forgot alllll about them on Black Friday and then I got this email and was like *eyeroll*. These are not the colors I need and I am kind of peeved about it.

Yeah, I already have a hot pink skirt. But I am lacking in the green (hello shamrock shuffle) category. I couldn't help myself and got the aqua too...I'll figure out some way to make that work for something. I was just happy it was the opaque ones (I don't know if that's the right word) bc my skirt collection is predominantly those kind and they are always more expensive than the sheer ones.
Also I need to go count how many I have because I think I have a problem.

 

[Chaitali]

@roxymama are these the ones without the shorts underneath?

 

[roxymama]

@roxymama are these the ones without the shorts underneath?

Nope, just the skirts you put over your own shorts/pants.

 

[Chaitali]

Nope, just the skirts you put over your own shorts/pants.

Got it, I'll send you a message