Marathon Weekend 2019

[Dis_Yoda]

RE costume: should this saturday be the day I tie my tiki birds to my arms and attempt to run with them in my neighborhood? I'm thinking yes.

Yes

 

[jmasgat]

Spectator question - we're staying at Coronado Springs, and looking at the map, it seems it might be possible for my wife to drive down Buena Vista Dr to the McDonalds and walk across the bit of grass to see me on the marathon at around mile 15.6 on Osceola Pkwy. Any thoughts from those more familiar with spectating during the marathon?

Definitely doable. Buena Vista Dr on that section is not closed off, but will likely be seeing a little more traffic due to other road closures. If they wanted a little exercise, they could walk. It's about 1.5 miles and there is a sidewalk.

 

[Steveg2112]

If you drive, from SSR, keep in mind that Buena Vista Drive can be a parking lot as you painfully wend your way over to World Drive. So you might want go early. It's the same way the buses will go, and honestly, your main gains from driving will be leaving exactly when you want, parking in Explore (I think that's the lot), and leaving when you want.

Does this route also work for the full marathon and if so how long does it typically take from Springs to get to Epcot?

 

[a-mad]

@lhermiston

Sorry I'm late posting this... I haven't been at work since Friday, and I haven't checked the message boards on my phone over the extended break. Here's my info:

User name: a-mad
First name: Andy
Corral: B
Anticipated 5K pace (if applicable): probably 11:00+ (my bro-in-law's and I are running/walking with spouses)
10K pace: probably 9:00
Half pace: probably 9:30
Full pace: probably 9:30
Stopping for characters: maybe some (not sure yet)

Hope everybody is having a great holiday season!

 

[Simba's Girl]

So how bad an idea is it to start breaking in new shoes next week for the 10K?

DH & I are both breaking in new shoes this week/next. He's doing Dopey and I'm doing the marathon. I'm going to have to use them for my LR on Saturday because it's going to rain and I'm betting my others will be wet.

 

[1lilspark]

So here I am, 2 weeks out, deciding that I really want to run in at least ONE costume. I'm always so last minute on this stuff. Thinking of skipping the homemade cutesy options (because I am 0% crafty), and just ordering a halloween costume from Amazon. I will just wear it for the 5k or 10K if it's cheap and itchy.

I really wish I wasn't such a procrastinator! Anyone in this boat with me?

For the 2016 W&D 10k (my first RunDisney race) I had plans to run as Judy Hopps but I couldn’t find the pieces I needed and less then a week out managed to pull together more of a DisneyBound esque costume for Princess Anna

 

[a-mad]

(really late) SAFD:

The trip itself is kind of the splurge for me. My wife and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. We are looking forward to staying at BCV for the first time, which will be fun. I've rarely done a lot of table service in our prior visits, but since our party will be just adults, we have ADR's for one table service each day. I'm looking forward to restaurants I've loved in the past (Be Our Guest), and some I've always wanted to try but haven't (Boma, Yak & Yeti, Via Napoli). Like you, I don't buy a lot of souvenirs and race merchandise (the medals and race shirts are typically sufficient). My wife and I are also staying an extra 2 days and are headed to Universal. Besides Disney parks, I've been a huge theme park/roller coaster fan my whole life, so I'm looking forward to hitting Universal Studios and IoA and seeing all the new stuff.

 

[cavepig]

Spectator question - we're staying at Coronado Springs, and looking at the map, it seems it might be possible for my wife to drive down Buena Vista Dr to the McDonalds and walk across the bit of grass to see me on the marathon at around mile 15.6 on Osceola Pkwy. Any thoughts from those more familiar with spectating during the marathon?

She would have to walk up the ramp from the McDonald's, but I see a couple people there every year that must do that. Or they walk from All-Stars or Coronado to the spot.

Speaking of costumes.... Should I order the polka dot or sparkly red sparkle skirt??? (Sparkle Athletic... my first!)

Polka Dot as I'm wearing polka dots too!

RE costume: should this saturday be the day I tie my tiki birds to my arms and attempt to run with them in my neighborhood? I'm thinking yes.

Yes of course! I would love to see Tiki Birds out for a run!

 

[kleph]

here is a last minute costume idea. dress in black from head to toe with a t-shirt adorned with this.



then come in dead last.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

So how bad an idea is it to start breaking in new shoes next week for the 10K?

You will probably be okay depending on how many miles you get in before the 10K itself. I say this based off of the distance you're running.

Looking forward to the replies. My daughter got home from college and her running shoes were shot. She ordered new ones and they are arriving on Saturday which gives her 2 weeks to break them in before she does the half. Is this enough time?

This is what happened to me. I had to get new running shoes in January. Got fitted for a new brand I had never run in before. Did a series of shorter runs in them and they were just fine. And then a longer run hit. And I learned that these shoes that work wonderfully for shorter distances cause discomfort for distances longer than 8 miles or so. These shoes are great for the 10K, but not great for a half.

So here I am, 2 weeks out, deciding that I really want to run in at least ONE costume. I'm always so last minute on this stuff. Thinking of skipping the homemade cutesy options (because I am 0% crafty), and just ordering a halloween costume from Amazon. I will just wear it for the 5k or 10K if it's cheap and itchy.

I really wish I wasn't such a procrastinator! Anyone in this boat with me?

I always envision grandiose ideas, but usually go extremely simple or nothing at all. When possible, I like to go with running shirts that clearly indicate the costume such as Darth Vader or Batman. I've also done Jedi Knight Prince Phillip, but what sold it was the cape that read "Once Upon a Dream In a Galaxy Far, Far Away. . . ."

RE costume: should this saturday be the day I tie my tiki birds to my arms and attempt to run with them in my neighborhood? I'm thinking yes.

While it doesn't have to be this Saturday per se, absolutely before the race. I've done the following things never tested out in training for races and learned certain lessons.

1. I ran the 2016 Light Side 10K with a non-collapsible lightsaber. Since I had to carry it the entire time and could not simply clip it onto a belt, my arms really felt the effects of carrying a lightsaber around for 6.2 miles.

2. For Avengers 2017, I decided to pay tribute to the canceled 2018 Light Side race by running as Batman being trained by Yoda. I learned that running with a character backpack drives me crazy. The straps were slipping all the time and I have more than one race photo that captures me adjusting that strap yet again. Honestly, if I had known how much of a hassle it would be, I probably would have skipped it. But that's probably also why I bought the Yoda backpack the night before.

It's a good idea to know what you're getting yourself into.

 

[wdvak]

RE costume: should this saturday be the day I tie my tiki birds to my arms and attempt to run with them in my neighborhood? I'm thinking yes.

Yes, everyone will be wondering, but then you know if you need to adjust anything.

 

[PCFriar80]

RE costume: should this saturday be the day I tie my tiki birds to my arms and attempt to run with them in my neighborhood? I'm thinking yes.

Nothing like running around the neighborhood and giving them the bird!

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

You will probably be okay depending on how many miles you get in before the 10K itself. I say this based off of the distance you're running.

This is what happened to me. I had to get new running shoes in January. Got fitted for a new brand I had never run in before. Did a series of shorter runs in them and they were just fine. And then a longer run hit. And I learned that these shoes that work wonderfully for shorter distances cause discomfort for distances longer than 8 miles or so. These shoes are great for the 10K, but not great for a half.

I always envision grandiose ideas, but usually go extremely simple or nothing at all. When possible, I like to go with running shirts that clearly indicate the costume such as Darth Vader or Batman. I've also done Jedi Knight Prince Phillip, but what sold it was the cape that read "Once Upon a Dream In a Galaxy Far, Far Away. . . ."

While it doesn't have to be this Saturday per se, absolutely before the race. I've done the following things never tested out in training for races and learned certain lessons.

1. I ran the 2016 Light Side 10K with a non-collapsible lightsaber. Since I had to carry it the entire time and could not simply clip it onto a belt, my arms really felt the effects of carrying a lightsaber around for 6.2 miles.

2. For Avengers 2017, I decided to pay tribute to the canceled 2018 Light Side race by running as Batman being trained by Yoda. I learned that running with a character backpack drives me crazy. The straps were slipping all the time and I have more than one race photo that captures me adjusting that strap yet again. Honestly, if I had known how much of a hassle it would be, I probably would have skipped it. But that's probably also why I bought the Yoda backpack the night before.

It's a good idea to know what you're getting yourself into.

Thanks for sharing!! What kind of lightsaber was it? My wife and I are planning on running with ours in April and I was curious how bad it would be. Our lightsabers are 6 and 7 pounds each.

Thanks!

 

[lhermiston]

Starting my packing list like....

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So...we're pre-gaming before the races, then?

 

[lhermiston]

If you sent me corral info in the last couple days, I've got it added.

 

[jennamfeo]

So...we're pre-gaming before the races, then?

Don't threaten me with a good time...

 

[rteetz]

So...we're pre-gaming before the races, then?

Sounds like a Shenanigans moment. I’m in!

 

[lhermiston]

Sounds like a Shenanigans moment. I’m in!

I'm going to need to see some ID.

Seriously, though, who is bringing me a shot of Jager?

 

[Philo2020]

@lhermiston

Very late myself but..

User name: Philo2020
First name: Steve
Corral: C
Anticipated 5K pace (if applicable): 8:00 or so unless I decide to stop for pics
10K pace: 8:30
Half pace: 8:45 - 9:00 (this is the one race I am running for time - mostly
Full pace: 9:30 but might be slower as I am considering doing character stops for this one
Stopping for characters: maybe some (not sure yet)

Can't believe we are 2 weeks from the 5k!

 

[jennamfeo]

I'm going to need to see some ID.

Seriously, though, who is bringing me a shot of Jager?

Ew. But okay. I won't shoot that with you, but I'll shoot something.