Marathon Weekend 2019

[camaker]

SAFD: I’ll carry my phone in a RooSports pouch tucked into my waistband. I don’t use it during the race, so no need to have easy access. I’ll also carry 6 or 7 Huma gels in my shorts pockets. Other than that, I’ll just have my Garmin and Magic Band.

Pre-race nutrition will consist of a Zone Perfect bar and Kind bar about an hour before time to hit the buses.

 

[LdyStormy76]

SAFD: Fine tuning my during race nutrition plan as what seems to work well for a half marathon for me will not provide enough nuitrition during the marathon. After trying a bunch of products it is starting to look like a combination of Honey Stinger gummies and Sport Beans. For a race I typically use a Nathons belt into which goes Id, lip balm, phone, Kleenex and sport beans. In the past the sport beans go into a snack size ziplock bag as I know how many I need and it is easier than trying to open packaging. Unfortunately an all sport bean marathon isn’t possible, hence the addition of the gummies. Given the bulk of gummies I am playing with different ideas for January.

Pre race, nature valley granola bar and applesauce for breakfast and then again 45 minutes before start,

In this case, I would carry my hydration in my handheld with the plan of refilling it once at a park water fountain. I know Disney races have ample water stops, but I drink nuun, not Powerade, so I will need to bring my own.

There is also water available at the stops.

 

[rteetz]

There is also water available at the stops.

And usually there are volunteers with bottles of water to refill runners water bottles and such.

 

[bevcgg]

Since the discussions about cold weather gear during the races- this ad keeps popping up my DIS boards!
It isn't related to nothing I have ever searched for! But I can't help but think this would be warm for those early AM hours!
too funny!!

 

[bevcgg]

SAFD: I am a bit of a pack rat during long races.
Using Sparkle skirts pockets and a for the full a running belt (one of the various ones I have.)
And possibly a fleece vest depending on weather.
For the full:

• 3 uncrustables (strawberry)
• 1 pack of sports beans
• 3 tabs of Alert caffeine gum (need my caffeine!)
• Cell phone
• Small sports camera (not sure my cell battery will last that long)
• Earbuds of some type
• Ipod shuffle or Mighty
• Lip balm
• Purell
• Eye drops (contact lens)
• Tissues
• 2 bandaids
• Sunglasses
• Running arm sleeves
• Throw away gloves & headband for ear warmers
• ID cards/insurance/ $20 cash

Pre race: I eat a banana (in room) then animal crackers and peanut butter (to go cup) in the corrals with a cup of tea

 

[Sakigt]

Dang that uncrustables sounds like a great idea!

SAFD Running fanny pack with three pockets and a running skirt. Hubbs and mine Gu, my iPhone, extra headphones (man I hate Bluetooth ear buds but the new iPhone forced my hand), a battery backup, cash card and ID. For insurance I just snap a picture. Lastly as many tissues as I can fit. I depend on the stops for water.

 

[bevcgg]

Dang that uncrustables sounds like a great idea!

They are AMAZING on a long run!
Not a PBJ fan during "normal life" but even seeing them in the freezer makes me want to go for a run to eat one.
I eat one around 8, 12 and 18 miles

 

[Simba's Girl]

On course: 5 GU, Cellphone and ID/debit card. Not 100% sure about carrying water, might rely on course. Also possibly a battery pack for phone. Will carry in pockets, love, love love my LuLu 10" shorts.

Before the start: Coffee in room, I generally don't like to eat when I first wake up so I'll eat at one of the places before the corrals. Nuun water before we leave for bus. Probably a breakfast sandwich and another coffee when we arrive. I need something substantial before such an epic run.

 

[CDKG]

SAFD: I am a bit of a pack rat during long races.
Using Sparkle skirts pockets and a for the full a running belt (one of the various ones I have.)
And possibly a fleece vest depending on weather.
For the full:

• 3 uncrustables (strawberry)
• 1 pack of sports beans
• 3 tabs of Alert caffeine gum (need my caffeine!)
• Cell phone
• Small sports camera (not sure my cell battery will last that long)
• Earbuds of some type
• Ipod shuffle or Mighty
• Lip balm
• Purell
• Eye drops (contact lens)
• Tissues
• 2 bandaids
• Sunglasses
• Running arm sleeves
• Throw away gloves & headband for ear warmers
• ID cards/insurance/ $20 cash

Pre race: I eat a banana (in room) then animal crackers and peanut butter (to go cup) in the corrals with a cup of tea

Wow, all of that in pockets?!? Smuckers Uncrustables have honestly been my favorite fuel yet! I like the plain PB ones. Why even bother with the jelly? PB is where it's at!

Have you run with Uncrustables in your pockets before? Do you have issues with them getting smushed? Once you open them, do they stay out of your pocket (I usually only take one big bite every couple of miles) until you're done?

 

[garneska]

Since someone mentioned uncrustables. It’s my go to breakfast plus easy to travel with or purchase at Walmart.

 

[bevcgg]

Have you run with Uncrustables in your pockets before? Do you have issues with them getting smushed? Once you open them, do they stay out of your pocket (I usually only take one big bite every couple of miles) until you're done?

I keep them packaged although they do get mushed. (And they are cold in the morning!)
But at least they don't dry out before I need them.
I eat one during walk breaks at around specific mileage points for me.

 

[mankle30]

SAFD: I'll usually wear my FuelBelt with two or three small (6oz) water bottles. I like having a couple of water bottles in case I start to feel like I need more water between the nutrition stops. I'll carry probably three Gels with me. I've never had problems with any particular brand, so I'll look around at the running shop near my in-laws' place in Virginia to see what's available. I'll have my phone with me, but likely will have just my magic band (yay, no keys!) and my garmin.

For breakfast I've had a peanut butter sandwich before my previous races and found that it was easy to buy the bread and peanut butter at walmart to have in our room before heading to the bus.

 

[KimM530]

Sending high fives to anyone in the CT/New England area on the Galloway plan who managed to get through their run in the cold, rainy, miserable weather today. I modified the milage of my last couple runs because I didn't see the need to get up to 26 miles in training, so I did 22 miles today. The weather made it suck, but I was glad I got it done. Only one more sim weekend to go!

SAFD: I use a Flipbelt to hold my phone, Gu, water bottles when I am training, and ID/credit card. I love the Flipbelt because it stays securely in place during the run and holds plenty of stuff at the same time. I have used Gu exclusively for all race training. I've always felt like it has done the job. My favorite flavor is the toasted marshmallow!

 

[Princess KP]

If anyone is look for some friendly harassment to push them to sign up, I highly recommend a chat with @Princess KP! She’s got me this close to making a trip down in January!

Three races ago I said I was done with Disney runs for a while...

I haven’t done a very good job since you haven’t signed up yet! You better decide soon before airfare creeps back up.

 

[huskies90]

For those who carry a small camera, which one do you have and how small is it?

 

[pluto377]

Managed to finish my 20 in the pouring rain. Discovered my water resistant jacket means resistant for about 5 minutes and then stays soaked. Also discovered in my post race shower some significant chafing that I didn’t feel while running. I really hope it doesn’t rain for the races!

As for what I bring, I will carry gu,chapstick and tissues. Not sure how though. If it’s cold I’ll have pockets, but my warm weather clothes are a challenge. Still debating whether or not to run with my phone. I have an armband but I find it gets uncomfortable after a while particularly with short sleeves or a tank.

My pre run fuel is a Luna bar in the room and a banana just before starting. I’ll bring a bagel just in case too but will leave in my checked bag if I’m not hungry. For the 5 and 10k just the Luna bar.

 

[SarahDisney]

SAFD: I'm planning to bring some Clif Shot Gels and jelly beans, which will fit in my Fitletic belt. I also will most likely carry my water bottle in my hand.

Pre-race I'll possibly have a little coffee, and then a gel right before the start. I generally can't eat solid food that early in the morning, which limits my nutrition options.

 

[lhermiston]

Managed to finish my 20 in the pouring rain. Discovered my water resistant jacket means resistant for about 5 minutes and then stays soaked. Also discovered in my post race shower some significant chafing that I didn’t feel while running. I really hope it doesn’t rain for the races!

Way to stick it out. I had a 7-miler in the rain yesterday that was miserable and the only silver lining was that it wasn't longer, so I'm seriously impressed you went 20. I think my motto for this past week, running and the weather has been, "If you're going to be dumb, you gotta be tough."

 

[UNCBear24]

SAFD: I will carry six Gu gels in my pockets and chapstick during the marathon. Nothing for the 10k. As far as pre-race nutrition goes, water, oatmeal and pop tarts before the marathon and only the water and pop tarts for the 10k.

 

[Baloo in MI]

SAFD: Sadly I will not be running it this year, but I do hope to get my 5th Dopey next year. For the Marathon I generally I carry ziplock baggies of Tailwind and some Clif Shot Bloks - big fan of the margarita flavor and the citrus flavor. I carry a handheld water bottle, dump in the tailwind and add water at an aid station and I am good to go. I also carry my phone in my running belt, also holds my shot bloks and tailwind. If less than a marathon I just drink water/Powerade at aid stations and maybe one shot book pack.