Marathon Weekend 2019

[croach]

If the trend of cold weather continues, everyone’s tears will just freeze anyways.

 

[FFigawi]

If the trend of cold weather continues, everyone’s tears will just freeze anyways.

Mylar blankets, while as warm as cotton ones, don't do a very good job in drying tears.

 

[rteetz]

If the trend of cold weather continues, everyone’s tears will just freeze anyways.

Decent weather would be nice for once.

 

[FFigawi]

Decent weather would be nice for once.

Hey now, this year's weather on Sunday was perfect for running.

 

[rteetz]

Hey now, this year's weather on Sunday was perfect for running.

Sunday was for sure. The rest of the days not so much and it was cold being in the parks. Still better than WI in January though!

 

[Bree]

I just found a stash of hand and toe warmers from when we lived in MA. I’m hanging on to them in case we have freezing cold weather next year.

 

[lhermiston]

Not sure if I’d cry at the finish - I didn’t last year - but I’ll cry if they’re out of beer in the finishers area when I get there.

 

[camaker]

Hey now, this year's weather on Sunday was perfect for running.

Sunday was for sure. The rest of the days not so much and it was cold being in the parks. Still better than WI in January though!

The latter half of this year's full was great for running. The first half with the bitter headwind all the way to MK could have been much better.

 

[Dis5150]

I was thinking of a Minnie/Mickey combo, 10k and full. Then I can sleep in one day in between. But then I think about the extra bling of Goofy... Sigh. FOMO is real, but Dopey is off the table due to my son getting married a few months later and his fiancé wants the wedding in my backyard. $$$$

 

[croach]

Not sure if I’d cry at the finish - I didn’t last year - but I’ll cry if they’re out of beer in the finishers area when I get there.

Call ahead. We’ll have one waiting for you. Unless your faster to the finish - then you can have one waiting for me.

 

[FlashAM7]

Decent weather would be nice for once.

I don't think anyone could have asked for better running weather for Marathon Sunday this year.

 

[rteetz]

I don't think anyone could have asked for better running weather for Marathon Sunday this year.

It was great when running. Waiting outside for two hours is the sucky part.

 

[jennamfeo]

I gotcha!

Pshh. No judgments on crying here. Some people cry finishing the marathon. You won't be the only one!

Pro Tip: Screaming "I'm not gonna cry" as you're running to the finish line doesn't stop you from crying.

And I'll be a crying mess right there with you!

I’ll bring extra tissues for everyone. I think a lot of us are going to need them.

I thought that's what the long sleeved race shirts were for?

I cry for a majority of races. I’m not usually a cryer but finish lines always get me.

After Princess on the bus I told my husband that the next time I cross a rD finish line it will be for my first full and I started crying. So it’s already started for me!

The whole "I'm not crying, you are" doesn't apply here... If I have any moisture left in my body, I will also be crying.

Someone should probably be waiting at the finish line with tissues...

ALL of these replies made me cry. Y'all I'm a huge crier and an ugly one at that. Glad we all have each other and beer.

 

[Keels]

If the trend of cold weather continues, everyone’s tears will just freeze anyways.

If its cold again, I'm going to blame you.

 

[croach]

If its cold again, I'm going to blame you.

No beer for you then.

 

[Keels]

No beer for you then.

Why would you say something so hurtful to me?

 

[lhermiston]

Call ahead. We’ll have one waiting for you. Unless your faster to the finish - then you can have one waiting for me.

Deal.

 

[tidefan]

Sunday was for sure. The rest of the days not so much and it was cold being in the parks. Still better than WI in January though!

It was absolutely miserable waiting for the 5k to start. I think it was 29 degrees. Of course, most of the portable warmers were not working...

 

[jennamfeo]

BEER POLL:
How many people like dark beer? More specifically, bourbon-barrel aged stouts? I am thinking of bringing one of my favorite beers as a celebratory beer to end the weekend with but it's a 750ml bottle and I would have to share it. It's usually around 18% ABV and very sweet and boozy.

 

[Keels]

BEER POLL:
How many people like dark beer? More specifically, bourbon-barrel aged stouts? I am thinking of bringing one of my favorite beers as a celebratory beer to end the weekend with but it's a 750ml bottle and I would have to share it. It's usually around 18% ABV and very sweet and boozy.

OOOOOOOOOOOH ... Post-Marathon Bottle Share??