Marathon Weekend 2019

[ReindeerMom]

User name: Reindeer Mom
First name: Marcia
Corral: B
Anticipated 5K pace (if applicable): LOL
10K pace: LOL
Half pace: LMAO
Full pace: ROFL
I'm dealing with a bad case of Runner's Knee and have not been able to train, but my base mileage will get me to the finish line of Dopey #6!
Stopping for characters (yes, no, some): For all the many Disney races I've run, I've only ever stopped for the "man" of my dreams, Chewbacca. I doubt he'll be there, but, if he is and the line is short, I'll squeeze the stuffing out of him.

 

[Kyle83]

Alright, really starting to panic as I hit what seems like a major snag! Three nights ago I walked out of my apartment and had my lower back completely seize up and start to spasm horribly. I had to drop to my hands and knees in the middle of the road in pouring down rain and in horrible pain and two guys who were passing by had to basically carry my back inside. I had a trip to the ER that night and put on pain meds and also have gone to a physical therapist but am still barely able to walk standing up straight. I have no idea what I am going to do with only two weeks to go...

 

[wdvak]

Alright, really starting to panic as I hit what seems like a major snag! Three nights ago I walked out of my apartment and had my lower back completely seize up and start to spasm horribly. I had to drop to my hands and knees in the middle of the road in pouring down rain and in horrible pain and two guys who were passing by had to basically carry my back inside. I had a trip to the ER that night and put on pain meds and also have gone to a physical therapist but am still barely able to walk standing up straight. I have no idea what I am going to do with only two weeks to go...

Oh no, I’m so sorry that happened. I know how hard it is to be hurting. Keep doing what the physical therapist says and hopefully everything will ease up in your back.

 

[Disney at Heart]

@ReindeerMom So you are another Perfectly Dopey! Congrats and best wishes on your 6th!
@Kyle83 So sorry to hear about your back. Here's hoping that it will heal quickly so that your training up to now can get you through!

 

[LSUlakes]

Weekly Weather Update for Marathon Weekend:

11/28/18 Forecast:
Date - Morning Low - Daytime High - Conditions
1/10 - 54 - 74 - PM Rain
1/11 - 55 - 75 - AM T-Storm, Cloudy
1/12 - 55 - 76 - Cloudy, a T-Storm
1/13 - 54 - 76 - A T-Storm or Two

12/6/18 Forecast:
Date - Morning Low - Daytime High - Conditions
1/10 - 51 - 72 - Sunny
1/11 - 51 - 71 - Mostly Sunny
1/12 - 55 - 78 - Partly Sunny
1/13 - 53 - 77 - A Couple of PM Showers

12/12/18 Forecast:
Date - Morning Low - Daytime High - Conditions
1/10 - 53 - 76 - Low Clouds
1/11 - 52 - 70 - Mostly Cloudy, a little rain
1/12 - 46 - 69 - Periods of rain
1/13 - 44 - 67 - Clouds and sun

12/19/18 Forecast:
Date - Morning Low - Daytime High - Conditions
1/10 - 44 - 63 - Sunny
1/11 - 43 - 61 - Sunny
1/12 - 44 - 63 - Cloudy
1/13 - 47 - 65 – Mostly Sunny

12/26/18 Forecast:
Date - Morning Low - Daytime High - Conditions
1/10 - 46 - 69 - Mostly Cloudy
1/11 - 48 - 67 - Times of Clouds and Sun
1/12 - 49 - 67 - Sunny
1/13 - 49 - 67 – Mostly Sunny

This weeks update is a little warmer, but still decent for running weather. Only two more of these updates to go lol!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Stopping for characters (yes, no, some): For all the many Disney races I've run, I've only ever stopped for the "man" of my dreams, Chewbacca. I doubt he'll be there, but, if he is and the line is short, I'll squeeze the stuffing out of him.

At the very least, the mighty Chewbacca will be in DHS after the race. It's going to be unusual for me to not get a Star Wars medal photo with him this year.

 

[rteetz]

Disney Springs yearly runner offerings

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend participants receive special discounts and offerings with your race bib or medal at Disney Springs® January 9-13, 2019!

10% Discount

Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages

Bongo’s Cuban Cafe™: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages

The Edison: 10% off food purchase and non-alcoholic beverages

Erwin Pearl: 10% off $150 or more

Morimoto Asia™: 10% off food purchase

Florida Snow Company: 10% off any size Shaved Ice

Frontera Cocina: 10% off food and beverages (including alcohol)

House of Blues® Restaurant & Bar: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding tax, gratuity)

Luxury of Time by Diamonds International: 10% off Timepieces and 20% off jewelry

Martocci’s Italian Ice: 10% off any size Italian Ice Origins: 10% off entire purchase

Planet Hollywood™: 10% off food purchase and priority seating

Rainforest Cafe®: 10% off entrees and 15% off non-sale items in the Retail Village

The BOATHOUSE®: 10% off food purchase

T-REX™: 10% off entrees and 15% off non-sale items in the Retail Village

UGG: 10% off entire purchase

UNOde50: 10% off entire purchase

YeSake: 10% off food purchase (Excludes alcohol)

15% Discount

Basin: 15% off entire purchase

Coca-Cola® Store: 15% off and free 24 oz. fountain beverage with $30 purchase

Filthy Rich: 15% off entire purchase

Superdry: 15% off entire purchase *cannot be combined with other promotions, discounts, or sale

Vera Bradley: 15% off (Disney products not included)

20% Discount

The Art of Shaving: 20% off $150 purchase

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’: 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages

Häagen-Dazs®: 20% off on Shakes, Dazzlers and Waffle cones/bowls

Havaianas: 20% off entire purchase

Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company®: 20% off (excludes alcohol) and free custom latte art

JOHNNY WAS: 20% off single full priced item

Paddlefish: 20% off food purchase

Pizza Ponte: 20% off food purchase

SANUK: 20% off entire purchase

Sperry: 20% off one full price item only

Splitsville Luxury Lanes™: 20% off food, non-alcoholic beverages and bowling

Sugarboo & Co.: 20% off one full priced item

Terralina Crafted Italian: 20% off food purchase

UNDER ARMOUR® BRAND HOUSE: 20% off (excludes gift cards, Curry, HOVR, and Rock Footwear)

Volcom: 20% off Volcom products. Not valid with third party items

25% Discount

Enzo’s Hideaway: 25% off food purchase

Maria and Enzo’s: 25% off food purchase

Tommy Bahama: 25% off a single item with sign up for Paradise Nation

Other Offers

Ghirardelli® Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop: Complimentary chocolate bar with sundae purchase

Oakley: $20 off of a $50+ apparel

Rinse Bath & Body Co.: Complimentary Rinse Pucker Stick (lip balm) with a $5.00 purchase

Savanah Bee Company: Complimentary Royal Jelly Body Butter packet with any purchase

Sprinkles: “Buy one, get one” FREE cupcakes

STK Orlando®: Complimentary wagyu slider with purchase of entrée

The Polite Pig: Complimentary chefs appetizer with the purchase of an adult entrée

Wetzel’s Pretzels: Free Fountain Drink with purchase of two food items

Wine Bar George: Buy one glass of wine on tap receive one free. Choice of red, white or rosé up to $9. One per person per visit, per badge and/or medal)

Wolfgang Puck® Bar and Grill: Complimentary glass of the Wolfgang Puck Chardonnay or Cabernet with purchase of an entree.

Wolfgang Puck® Express: Free frozen yogurt with a purchase of one entree

I think I know which one @Keels might take advantage of...

 

[pixarmom]

OK, @mateojr and I are woefully behind!

Staying at YC for arrival night and then GF for the weekend!
Running 10K together as Lilo and Stitch.
10K pace: Whatever @mateojr decides, and looking for @Keels along the way!!
I made a last-minute decision to register for the half because I miss distance running so much!
Half marathon: Corral A! (Thank you, @DopeyBadger for the training plan that made this possible) but actual pace will depend on how I'm feeling that morning!
P.S. Our middle son will be a badger next fall, so this double badger mom is super happy!

 

[sandam1]

Final half-marathon long run complete! Things that I learned today:

- Do NOT come to a complete stop for any reason after mile 10! Starting again was agonizing! So no characters stops after that point. I don't care who is it - not even Walt Disney himself!
- Sports Beans with caffeine work for me. Propel is my drink of choice while running - perfect blend of flavor, but not too sweet.
- My current headphones are perfect. My phone might need to be replaced. It need to be restarted twice during the run and kept dropping the bluetooth signal (although that might be fixed with an update). I will have to figure that out in the next few days.
- My post-race bath fizzies feel wonderful. Getting out of the tub not so much.
- I'm probably going to be a blubbering mess running down Main Street, through the castle and at the finish line. I'm kind of accepting that and moving on!

Two weeks from today I will be in bed, with visions of a 5K dancing in my head.

 

[Keels]

I think I know which one @Keels might take advantage of...

Oh.
Hell.
Yes.

I would punch a kitten for a Sprinkles cupcake right now, too ...

 

[rteetz]

Oh.
Hell.
Yes.

I would punch a kitten for a Sprinkles cupcake right now, too ...

I approve because cats are not my fave

JK do not punch innocent animals!

 

[Keels]

I approve because cats are not my fave

JK do not punch innocent animals!

I will do whatever it takes for a Sprinkles cupcake, Teez.

 

[StarGirl11]

Dang those are some good deals. Might actually hop over to Springs at some point for the Ghiradellis and Sprinkles among other things. Before heading to whatever park I'm doing that day. Since I don't know when I would swing by Springs at this point.

Final half-marathon long run complete! Things that I learned today:

- Do NOT come to a complete stop for any reason after mile 10! Starting again was agonizing! So no characters stops after that point. I don't care who is it - not even Walt Disney himself!
- Sports Beans with caffeine work for me. Propel is my drink of choice while running - perfect blend of flavor, but not too sweet.
- My current headphones are perfect. My phone might need to be replaced. It need to be restarted twice during the run and kept dropping the bluetooth signal (although that might be fixed with an update). I will have to figure that out in the next few days.
- My post-race bath fizzies feel wonderful. Getting out of the tub not so much.
- I'm probably going to be a blubbering mess running down Main Street, through the castle and at the finish line. I'm kind of accepting that and moving on!

Two weeks from today I will be in bed, with visions of a 5K dancing in my head.

Yeah I learned that mile 10 thing the hard way when doing a 12 miler for Berlin last year. Accidentally got roped into a 30 minute conversation with a nice older gentleman at the gym. My legs hated me when I got back to do the last 2 miles. Learned to excuse myself in the future quicker after that.

Also don't know what your using for your fizzies. But maybe try adding some Epsom Salt in if you aren't already. It does wonders for trying to get out of the bath and moving around after a long run.

 

[sandam1]

Yeah I learned that mile 10 thing the hard way when doing a 12 miler for Berlin last year. Accidentally got roped into a 30 minute conversation with a nice older gentleman at the gym. My legs hated me when I got back to do the last 2 miles. Learned to excuse myself in the future quicker after that.

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one! I suppose that this is something that you need to learn first-hand.

Also don't know what your using for your fizzies. But maybe try adding some Epsom Salt in if you aren't already. It does wonders for trying to get out of the bath and moving around after a long run.

I'm using the Fluffy Fizzies bounceback cubes that have Epsom salts in them. I actually prefer the Dr. Teels salts with menthol in them, but I just don't want to deal with flying with a bag (or depending on finding them when I get to Orlando). I believe that Fluffy Fizzies is going to be vending at the Expo so I know that I can pre-order what I need.

 

[StarGirl11]

I'm using the Fluffy Fizzies bounceback cubes that have Epsom salts in them. I actually prefer the Dr. Teels salts with menthol in them, but I just don't want to deal with flying with a bag (or depending on finding them when I get to Orlando). I believe that Fluffy Fizzies is going to be vending at the Expo so I know that I can pre-order what I need.

You could also do what I did. Portion out what you need for after the race and put it in a ziploc. I did that for Berlin. Packed just what I needed post race and nothing more, even marked it so TSA/customs wouldn’t give me trouble over it. Though that still leaves the problem of finding them in your bag...

Just a suggestion.

 

[DopeyBadger]

P.S. Our middle son will be a badger next fall, so this double badger mom is super happy!

 

[cavepig]

I'm probably going to be a blubbering mess running down Main Street, through the castle and at the finish line. I'm kind of accepting that and moving on!

I randomly started crying down Main St. during this year's marathon and I have no idea why as it wasn't my first time running down it. But, yes blubber away, you won't be alone

 

[mankle30]

Disney Springs yearly runner offerings

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend participants receive special discounts and offerings with your race bib or medal at Disney Springs® January 9-13, 2019!

10% Discount

Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages

Bongo’s Cuban Cafe™: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages

The Edison: 10% off food purchase and non-alcoholic beverages

Erwin Pearl: 10% off $150 or more

Morimoto Asia™: 10% off food purchase

Florida Snow Company: 10% off any size Shaved Ice

Frontera Cocina: 10% off food and beverages (including alcohol)

House of Blues® Restaurant & Bar: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding tax, gratuity)

Luxury of Time by Diamonds International: 10% off Timepieces and 20% off jewelry

Martocci’s Italian Ice: 10% off any size Italian Ice Origins: 10% off entire purchase

Planet Hollywood™: 10% off food purchase and priority seating

Rainforest Cafe®: 10% off entrees and 15% off non-sale items in the Retail Village

The BOATHOUSE®: 10% off food purchase

T-REX™: 10% off entrees and 15% off non-sale items in the Retail Village

UGG: 10% off entire purchase

UNOde50: 10% off entire purchase

YeSake: 10% off food purchase (Excludes alcohol)

15% Discount

Basin: 15% off entire purchase

Coca-Cola® Store: 15% off and free 24 oz. fountain beverage with $30 purchase

Filthy Rich: 15% off entire purchase

Superdry: 15% off entire purchase *cannot be combined with other promotions, discounts, or sale

Vera Bradley: 15% off (Disney products not included)

20% Discount

The Art of Shaving: 20% off $150 purchase

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’: 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages

Häagen-Dazs®: 20% off on Shakes, Dazzlers and Waffle cones/bowls

Havaianas: 20% off entire purchase

Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company®: 20% off (excludes alcohol) and free custom latte art

JOHNNY WAS: 20% off single full priced item

Paddlefish: 20% off food purchase

Pizza Ponte: 20% off food purchase

SANUK: 20% off entire purchase

Sperry: 20% off one full price item only

Splitsville Luxury Lanes™: 20% off food, non-alcoholic beverages and bowling

Sugarboo & Co.: 20% off one full priced item

Terralina Crafted Italian: 20% off food purchase

UNDER ARMOUR® BRAND HOUSE: 20% off (excludes gift cards, Curry, HOVR, and Rock Footwear)

Volcom: 20% off Volcom products. Not valid with third party items

25% Discount

Enzo’s Hideaway: 25% off food purchase

Maria and Enzo’s: 25% off food purchase

Tommy Bahama: 25% off a single item with sign up for Paradise Nation

Other Offers

Ghirardelli® Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop: Complimentary chocolate bar with sundae purchase

Oakley: $20 off of a $50+ apparel

Rinse Bath & Body Co.: Complimentary Rinse Pucker Stick (lip balm) with a $5.00 purchase

Savanah Bee Company: Complimentary Royal Jelly Body Butter packet with any purchase

Sprinkles: “Buy one, get one” FREE cupcakes

STK Orlando®: Complimentary wagyu slider with purchase of entrée

The Polite Pig: Complimentary chefs appetizer with the purchase of an adult entrée

Wetzel’s Pretzels: Free Fountain Drink with purchase of two food items

Wine Bar George: Buy one glass of wine on tap receive one free. Choice of red, white or rosé up to $9. One per person per visit, per badge and/or medal)

Wolfgang Puck® Bar and Grill: Complimentary glass of the Wolfgang Puck Chardonnay or Cabernet with purchase of an entree.

Wolfgang Puck® Express: Free frozen yogurt with a purchase of one entree

I think I know which one @Keels might take advantage of...

Someone needs to have this list available as a laminated card to take to Disney Springs.....

 

[kleph]

I randomly started crying down Main St. during this year's marathon and I have no idea why as it wasn't my first time running down it. But, yes blubber away, you won't be alone

i have experienced this during several races, particularly toward the end of ones where i was monumentally fatigued. it makes a lot of sense that adding the emotional impact of the magic kingdom would have a similar effect. just keep going straight and don't stumble if it happens.

 

[cburnett11]

User name: cburnett11
First name: Craig (running with DW Selinda)
Corral: F
Full: 12:30
Characters: No