Marathon Weekend 2019

[jennamfeo]

Nopey? Haha

 

[CDKG]

All I know is that I'm looking forward to registering for the unofficial "Best Pals" challenge in June! (5k and marathon)

 

[SarahDisney]

I was thinking maybe Sleepy because I'll be sleeping while the rest of you are running Saturday morning...

 

[rteetz]

I was thinking maybe Sleepy because I'll be sleeping while the rest of you are running Saturday morning...

Sleepy is who Dopey's become after the marathon. 4 days in a row wears on you.

 

[SarahDisney]

Sleepy is who Dopey's become after the marathon. 4 days in a row wears on you.

 

[rteetz]

It's true, I took my first ever nap at Disney this year during Dopey. It was so weird the Monday after the marathon getting up at a reasonable time. I will always say I feel the sleep is harder than the actual running during Dopey.

 

[SarahDisney]

It's true, I took my first ever nap at Disney this year during Dopey. It was so weird the Monday after the marathon getting up at a reasonable time. I will always say I feel the sleep is harder than the actual running during Dopey.

Yeah.
I keep thinking I'm going to be okay because I'm used to getting up early to run ... except I get up at 5 now, not 3 like I have to at Disney. And I have trouble getting up at 5.
It's been a few years for me ... I think I've forgotten how much I hate those early wakeups.

 

[rteetz]

Yeah.
I keep thinking I'm going to be okay because I'm used to getting up early to run ... except I get up at 5 now, not 3 like I have to at Disney. And I have trouble getting up at 5.
It's been a few years for me ... I think I've forgotten how much I hate those early wakeups.

Yep, and then being at Disney you don't want to go back to the room at 7PM to go to bed. The struggles of a Disney runner!

 

[MissLiss279]

So, people, do we have a name for the 5K/10K/Marathon combo? I've been calling it Dopey minus the half, but I feel like there has to be something shorter and snappier.

I would call it the Daisy Challenge. I always feel like she gets left out. And maybe she knows right when to take a break and rest before the big race.

 

[SarahDisney]

I would call it the Daisy Challenge. I always feel like she gets left out. And maybe she knows right when to take a break and rest before the big race.

She does seem smart like that. I love it!

 

[Nole95]

During Dopey this year, we took at least a 30 minute nap each afternoon. It made a world of difference.

 

[WhereInFlorida]

During Dopey this year, we took at least a 30 minute nap each afternoon. It made a world of difference.

Nothing better than a nap after a good run. One of running-life great benefits.

 

[Simba's Girl]

On hotels...

Anyone stay at AKL for Marathon Weekend?

What about BLT?

We are going to reserve SSR and switch to AKL at 7mo and hope that we have a chance at waitlisting BLT. We're aiming for a 2br with the possibility of a 1br. Just waiting on ILs to give us permission to play with their DVC act...

 

[lhermiston]

What is a nap??

Kidding, but yeah, I don’t nap. Between racing and park time, I’m a little worried about burning the candle at both ends.

 

[JM735]

It's true, I took my first ever nap at Disney this year during Dopey. It was so weird the Monday after the marathon getting up at a reasonable time. I will always say I feel the sleep is harder than the actual running during Dopey.

This is so true. I'm pretty sure I took naps Saturday and Sunday when I did the Dopey. And waking up at 7:00 a.m. the Monday after felt like sleeping in until noon. Even though I think one of the years on the Monday after I still woke up at 4 a.m. in a panic that I was late.

 

[JM735]

I would call it the Daisy Challenge. I always feel like she gets left out. And maybe she knows right when to take a break and rest before the big race.

I agree Daisy could use some runDisney love. However, I think she is too smart and sassy to be waking up early that many mornings - even with a day off for the half.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I think anyone that wakes up for more than 1 race at rD times is crazy... so I think that's basically all of you!

 

[SarahDisney]

I think anyone that wakes up for more than 1 race at rD times is crazy... so I think that's basically all of you!

Gee thanks.

 

[JM735]

On hotels...

Anyone stay at AKL for Marathon Weekend?

What about BLT?

I really like BLT for race weekends, but I'll admit it is our DVC home resort, so I may be biased. Walking to and from the Magic Kingdom is an awesome benefit - especially after the marathon. California Grill can be a great celebration meal (brunch or dinner) and having it a short walk and elevator ride away is awesome. Lastly, depending on the size of your group the 'bonus bathroom' in one and two-bedroom units can be good to have.

And you didn't mention this reason, but I suggest not choosing a resort just for the monorail. I've found it doesn't run for all races, there have been maintenance issues before and some people don't like the hassle of going through security post race to board the monorail.

 

[rteetz]

On hotels...

Anyone stay at AKL for Marathon Weekend?

What about BLT?

We are going to reserve SSR and switch to AKL at 7mo and hope that we have a chance at waitlisting BLT. We're aiming for a 2br with the possibility of a 1br. Just waiting on ILs to give us permission to play with their DVC act...

I did BLT this year and loved it.