Marathon Weekend 2019

[lahobbs4]

For the marathoners, when do you schedule your celebration meal? The day of the marathon or the next day? Is it an early meal (brunch, early dinner, etc.) or late? Since my current longest run is "only" 14 miles, I am not sure when the runger will hit. My current plan is to schedule a celebration dinner for both days and then cancel one after I've had a chance to experience longer runs.

I cancelled my celebration meal after I got to my resort from the marathon. They were so kind even though it was past the 24-hour cancellation window. I just told them I didn't know I would feel so awful and i couldn't make it! I grabbed a pizza from the Mara quick service at AKL and ate in my bed. Not exactly what I expected!

So, definitely go ahead and reserve something for Marathon night! But also make a reservation for the next day, just in case

 

[flav]

Before my runDisney races, I had a big breakfast (BOG), lunch (CS in AK and in France) and snacks in the parks. I was not that hungry because of so much carbs compared to other things so I had a Mickey pretzel for dinner both nights.

After both races, Mickey waffles at Everything Pop. After the last race, Sunday, I was not able to sleep (caffeinated fuel) so I went to the pool and ordered a fun drink at the bar. That relaxed me enough so I napped. I grabbed dinner at AoA foodcourt before making it to the celebratory DIS meet and the Epcot F&W party.

 

[flav]

I have tons of beautiful posed pictures at Disney but I realize now that I prefer the ones that tell a story:

Everyone remembers that downpour and splashing in the water while singing.

DM was scared on that first 7DMT ride, I was concerned about her, the kids were having a blast and DH was taking pictures! Typical.

My oldest DD was not longer wanting to meet characters (she was good sport for family pictures with some) but Gaston totally got her attention!

My first runDisney race, I had just so much fun the entire time.

 

[LdyStormy76]

Bananas are available at a couple of stations. Maybe around mile 11 or so and then I think in the WWoS section, so maybe around mile 18. Sport beans also at a couple of stops but I don't remember where exactly. Chocolate around mile 23 or so, as you enter Hollywood Studios.

Hmmmmm......Banana is good provided they are halves so I do have to try and open it....might just need to pack in applesauce to be safe.

 

[LSUlakes]

For the marathoners, when do you schedule your celebration meal? The day of the marathon or the next day? Is it an early meal (brunch, early dinner, etc.) or late? Since my current longest run is "only" 14 miles, I am not sure when the runger will hit. My current plan is to schedule a celebration dinner for both days and then cancel one after I've had a chance to experience longer runs.

The day of is my choice. After the marathon in 2016 we went to Ohana which was nice but I did not really have an appetite, partly due to the run and also due to the fact I had TWO cinnamon rolls from Gastons... Post race meal for the upcoming marathon is going to be Yak & Yetti. I really enjoyed our meal there last time and decided a day in AK post race with a early meal would complete the day.

 

[Barca33Runner]

My oldest DD was not longer wanting to meet characters (she was good sport for family pictures with some) but Gaston totally got her attention!

Our last trip we had the same CM as Gaston. He did an amazing job staying in character the entire time. Always bantering with each group of guests and being both quick and varied with his responses. Some of the questions/comments he faced were not what I would consider "normal" within the course of his job, but he never faltered. Definitely the best "face" character I've seen at WDW.

 

[lhermiston]

For the marathoners, when do you schedule your celebration meal? The day of the marathon or the next day? Is it an early meal (brunch, early dinner, etc.) or late? Since my current longest run is "only" 14 miles, I am not sure when the runger will hit. My current plan is to schedule a celebration dinner for both days and then cancel one after I've had a chance to experience longer runs.

I scarfed down the food they gave us at the finish line, then added a cheeseburger. My actual celebration meal at Ohana was probably around 4:30 and I ate a bunch then, too.

 

[JBinORL]

Post-Dopey Marathon is the first time my wife and I managed to actually make it to our celebration meal after a marathon. We basically just did room service after our other three. For a half, it depends. Post-SWDS we did brunch at Grand Floridian Cafe. Post-W&D we will just DATW and eat whatever we want at the festival. Post-MCM, we don't know yet. We never know how we'll feel, so we're always skeptical about picking something nice

 

[Chaitali]

I was in the same situation last year and didn't know how I was going to be feeling as far as eating a big meal. So we didn't make any reservations and decided to play it by ear since our plan was to go to Epcot anyway. That turned out to be a good thing since all I ended up wanting was nachos and a margarita We went back to the hotel after the race, showered and changed, and went right back out to Epcot. I was worried that if I napped I wouldn't get back up again and would be even more sore than if I kept moving around a bit.

 

[Princess KP]

For the marathoners, when do you schedule your celebration meal? The day of the marathon or the next day? Is it an early meal (brunch, early dinner, etc.) or late? Since my current longest run is "only" 14 miles, I am not sure when the runger will hit. My current plan is to schedule a celebration dinner for both days and then cancel one after I've had a chance to experience longer runs.

I did not plan anything after the marathon because I wasn't too sure what to expect. I went back to my room, showered, napped for about 4 hours (that's still a nap, right?) and hobbled over to Disney Springs to grab a celebratory piece of cake from Amorette's.

 

[FFigawi]

For the marathoners, when do you schedule your celebration meal? The day of the marathon or the next day? Is it an early meal (brunch, early dinner, etc.) or late? Since my current longest run is "only" 14 miles, I am not sure when the runger will hit. My current plan is to schedule a celebration dinner for both days and then cancel one after I've had a chance to experience longer runs.

Our celebration dinner is always on Tuesday at Victoria & Albert's. I'm never all that hungry after a race, so Sunday is for drinking and a late dinner at Jiko.

 

[Princess KP]

all I ended up wanting was nachos and a margarita

Nachos and margaritas...yummy!!

 

[TeeterTots]

I’m loving everyone’s pictures!!


Kiddos


My love


My first runDisney race 2016


First Marathon!

 

[jhoannam]

Hi everyone!
I’m Jhoanna (pronounced Joanna). I’ve been running regularly for the last 3 years. My first race was a 15k 2.5 years ago. I’ve done 2 15ks and one 10k. I just signed up for my first half this September in preparation for the full in January. I managed to convince my long time friend (who live 9 hours away) to join me for both. She’s been doing races for many years, she’s done a half but this will be her first full too. So excited to join you all.

 

[SarahDisney]

Here's another WDW pic (from yesterday):


I LOVE Slinky dog dash. So cute! The whole land is super cute.

 

[lhermiston]

Hi everyone!
I’m Jhoanna (pronounced Joanna). I’ve been running regularly for the last 3 years. My first race was a 15k 2.5 years ago. I’ve done 2 15ks and one 10k. I just signed up for my first half this September in preparation for the full in January. I managed to convince my long time friend (who live 9 hours away) to join me for both. She’s been doing races for many years, she’s done a half but this will be her first full too. So excited to join you all.

Welcome!

 

[jhoannam]

Since I’m new here I have lots of questions. If you have school aged kids, are they going?
Was your family there to chear you on during your first marathon?
Am I going to regret not taking my family?
At this point it’s just my friend and I going.
Last question, anyone fly home the day of the marathon?

 

[rteetz]

Since I’m new here I have lots of questions. If you have school aged kids, are they going?
Was your family there to chear you on during your first marathon?
Am I going to regret not taking my family?
At this point it’s just my friend and I going.
Last question, anyone fly home the day of the marathon?

1. I don’t but have gone with my school aged sisters.
2. No my family did not come out and cheer.
3. Maybe, maybe not. That depends on you I think.
4. I haven’t but know many have. My concern would be washing up after the race.

 

[goingthedistance]

Since I’m new here I have lots of questions. If you have school aged kids, are they going?
Was your family there to chear you on during your first marathon?
Am I going to regret not taking my family?
At this point it’s just my friend and I going.
Last question, anyone fly home the day of the marathon?

I'm a bit of an anomaly because I've been going to marathon weekend every year since 2006 and plan to continue, so there is always "next year" that the kids and family can come. My daughters are entering high school and middle school, and my wife is a teacher so it is hard to get them out every year. In years past they have gone with me and they have also stayed home. This past year the older daughter stayed home with my wife and the younger daughter came with my in-laws and myself. The year prior was all hands on deck plus some family friends. This coming year will be my in-laws and me; the girls and my wife are staying home.

They were there for my first Disney marathon and I ran that marathon with my wife (at least the oldest daughter was. The younger didn't make an appearance for more than a year later). So I've gone solo and with family. I always regret a little when I go without the family but the solo-ish trips make it easier for me to focus on what I need to do rather than juggling family and extended family and friends.

I've never flown back the day of the Disney marathon. Out of my 20 marathons, the only marathon I've ever done and flown back the same day was the St George Marathon in 2010. It was not fun being cramped in an airplane after the race.

 

[LSUlakes]

Since I’m new here I have lots of questions. If you have school aged kids, are they going?
Was your family there to chear you on during your first marathon?
Am I going to regret not taking my family?
At this point it’s just my friend and I going.
Last question, anyone fly home the day of the marathon?

Kiddos will make the trip.
My wife was, but our first was born 5 months later.
Maybe... A marathon is kinda a big deal and your first one is one you will always remember. I do not ask DW to come to halfs and other shorter races, but marathons I do.
I would advise against it, but if you do wear compression socks.