Marathon Weekend 2019

[camaker]

I guess RunDisney finally decided it was time to tap into the “Active Fees” revenue source!

I was planning to wait and make a decision on Marathon or Goofy a little later in the year, anyway.

 

[huskies90]

While I am curious as to the reason for the delay, I can’t think of a reason why it’s a bad thing. I hate having to commit so far in advance for anything because you never know what might come up. Last year we signed up 11 months in advance which is crazy. The delay is not changing any of my plans and I like holding on to my $$ and options for a few extra months...

 

[Keels]

While I am curious as to the reason for the delay, I can’t think of a reason why it’s a bad thing. I hate having to commit so far in advance for anything because you never know what might come up. Last year we signed up 11 months in advance which is crazy. The delay is not changing any of my plans and I like holding on to my $$ and options for a few extra months...

This is for real - I was feeling bad about my credit card for having to endure a Disney Cruise, Marathon registration AND Dark Side Weekend all in the span of less than 10 days.

 

[cavepig]

The races now won't be as far off after registering, that's a plus to me. 6 months before is better than that 11 months last year, that was too early. Also, now those that are registering for Paris on Tuesday will have a break if resigering for marathon too, as having those both be the same day seemed really odd (different platforms I know but still odd). I wonder if marathon is an early June date, maybe the first Tuesday, then they push Princess to July or August then that pushes Darkside registration dates down too?! Maybe going with 6 months out for all?!

Time will tell how it all works out

 

[Princess KP]

I am debating signing up for a 10 miler next weekend. I know others here have mentioned that it is a good distance to get a good POT but not sure if my training so far is enough to get me a better time. I've started working with a personal trainer so I do feel stronger and things don't hurt after runs. But the run is through a golf course so it would be hilly. There aren't any other 10 milers in the area so this would be my only opportunity. I am planning on running a couple of HMs in the next few months so it's not like I absolutely need to do this 10 miler. Just want to move up a corral. Thoughts?

Could you beat your current HM POT right now if you ran a HM? The 10 miler is a little more forgiving because in general the shorter the distance the less required endurance to succeed. In general, that's why runners see better conversions between 5k to 10k, then HM to M. Most have the speed but lack the endurance to match the race equivalency. The more focused the training on improving endurance the closer one gets to race equivalency. So a 10 miler is slightly shorter than a HM, thus you are likely to perform better at it (based on race equivalency). BUT, if you don't feel as if you could beat your HM POT next weekend, then the chances of improving your POT via 10 miler is medium-low. If you feel you're in better shape then when you ran the HM POT (and the course/environment is near equivalent), then I say go for it.

When making these types of decisions, I usually ask myself whether this upcoming race gives me optimal conditions. Am I in good shape relative to past performance? Is the weather ideal? Is the course ideal? If yes, then it is likely to be a good full effort race.

@DopeyBadger An update on my 10 miler this past weekend. Weather was horrible. Temperature was 27 and with the wind chill, felt like 16. Then it started to snow half way through the race. My pace improved but not enough to move me up a corral. Glad that I ran it. It was a good warm up to my HM in a few weeks.

 

[DopeyBadger]

@DopeyBadger An update on my 10 miler this past weekend. Weather was horrible. Temperature was 27 and with the wind chill, felt like 16. Then it started to snow half way through the race. My pace improved but not enough to move me up a corral. Glad that I ran it. It was a good warm up to my HM in a few weeks.

An improvement nonetheless. And in those conditions it is commendable! Now take the confidence from the 10 miler and go crush the HM!

 

[JBinORL]

Yeah my credit card is definitely happy about the delays. Between registering for the W&D 5k for myself, my mom and my sister, everything I bought at The Masters pro shop, and the fact that we leave for Paris in a few weeks, I can use the relief.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Has anyone stayed at Coronado Springs for Marathon Weekend? Thoughts?

 

[rteetz]

Has anyone stayed at Coronado Springs for Marathon Weekend? Thoughts?

My Mom and Dad did but they weren't running so can't comment on race transportation. They liked it though.

 

[SarahDisney]

Has anyone stayed at Coronado Springs for Marathon Weekend? Thoughts?

I know some travel agents have room blocks there, so there will probably be lots of runners there.
Other than that ... I got nothing.

 

[ZellyB]

@ZellyB — Beach Club Villa so you can hang with me, obviously!!!

That said - you can probably get the Ritz/Four Seasons/Waldorf for the same price if you’re willing to sacrifice race transportation for luxe accommodations.

I may cancel my BCV stay because we can stay at the Waldorf for cheaper that weekend, and, well, it’s the Waldorf.

So, I'm looking at the Waldorf and giving it some serious consideration. Their parking fees are really high, but not sure I'd want to use their buses necessarily, so if we are splurging, might rent a car anyway. Have you stayed there before? It looks amazing! I checked out Four Seasons, but their prices were beyond what I think I could bring myself to spend.

 

[SarahDisney]

I like how I'm splurging for a deluxe and everyone is leaving me and going offsite...

 

[ZellyB]

I like how I'm splurging for a deluxe and everyone is leaving me and going offsite...

Never fear. I'll change my mind at least a dozen times before I make any final decisions.

Where are you staying?

 

[SarahDisney]

Never fear. I'll change my mind at least a dozen times before I make any final decisions.

Where are you staying?

Hopefully Beach Club. I dont officially have a reservation yet, but it's in progress.

 

[rteetz]

Hopefully Beach Club. I dont officially have a reservation yet, but it's in progress.

BC is exciting! I might maybe hopefully be there too.

 

[jennamfeo]

Don't mind me, I'll just be off-site, in the ghetto. But I'll come hang out and visit, promise!

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Hopefully Beach Club. I dont officially have a reservation yet, but it's in progress.

BC is exciting! I might maybe hopefully be there too.

Bleh. Don't tempt me! I have a hard time paying like double the cost of a moderate room... Unless you all have some kind saving of secret?

 

[MissLiss279]

Bleh. Don't tempt me! I have a hard time paying like double the cost of a moderate room... Unless you all have some kind saving of secret?

I stayed at BWV this past Marathon weekend by renting points from someone here on the DIS and paid only about $150 total more than what I paid for the same 7 nights at All Star Sports the year before.

 

[SarahDisney]

Bleh. Don't tempt me! I have a hard time paying like double the cost of a moderate room... Unless you all have some kind saving of secret?

Oh, I'm fully expecting to pay at least twice as much for this solo trip as I do when I travel with my sister and stay at the values. This is my splurge trip. I'm not allowed to spend money on other things anymore.

(Or you can rent points and stay at BCV for decently close to moderate prices)

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I stayed at BWV this past Marathon weekend by renting points from someone here on the DIS and paid only about $150 total more than what I paid for the same 7 nights at All Star Sports the year before.

That's awesome! We usually modify our travel dates based on flights/schedule about 2 months before we go, so I'll have to look to see if anything's available that close! The lack of flexibility is what's kept me from renting DVC in the past. (January is actually a terrible time for us to travel with work, but c'est la vie!)

Oh, I'm fully expecting to pay at least twice as much for this solo trip as I do when I travel with my sister and stay at the values. This is my splurge trip. I'm not allowed to spend money on other things anymore.

(Or you can rent points and stay at BCV for decently close to moderate prices)

Go girl!