Marathon Weekend 2019

[Calfan]

Yes Space Mountains were 2017. They glow in the dark too. I still wear all four as wear around shoes.

Haunted Mansion is my only pair (I didn't start the races until 2016 and it took me a while to find out about the shoes), but I love them! They also glow in the dark. I use them for wear-around shoes too (including in the parks), and they are so comfortable. I'd love to see the rD shoes come back.

 

[cavepig]

Quick question regarding PoT - My sister-in-law signed up to do the Half. She is an active runner, but hasn't raced in awhile. She is trying to locate a 10-K here in Utah that she can run to provide PoT on her registration. She is not sure any of the races post their results online. Can she provide runDisney with a scanned sheet of her results (via e-mail or something) or does it have to be an official URL from the race?

As far as I know it has to be a URL with online results. You can email and ask. The thing is anyone could then make up a scanned result sheet to use, which is why I seeing them saying no.

Weird question about POT - Do we think runDisney would accept a virtual race if it was GPS-verified and there were official results listed online? The NYRR virtual races I do require you to link your Strava account and they list the official results online (in the same area where they list all ... the only way to know it's a virtual race is that it's in the name). I don't know that I'd consider it "officially timed", but you do get official results ...
(This is all theoretical because the virtual races I've done are all too short for POT, but I was thinking about it on the train and wondering)

I wouldn't think so as it says "Proof of time must be provided from an officially timed race" and virtual GPS wouldn't be officially timed. You could always email and ask.

 

[KaitlynJ]

Weird question about POT - Do we think runDisney would accept a virtual race if it was GPS-verified and there were official results listed online? The NYRR virtual races I do require you to link your Strava account and they list the official results online (in the same area where they list all ... the only way to know it's a virtual race is that it's in the name). I don't know that I'd consider it "officially timed", but you do get official results ...
(This is all theoretical because the virtual races I've done are all too short for POT, but I was thinking about it on the train and wondering)

I would guess this does not count. I've read of people having their POT declined even though they provided a link to official results simply because it wasn't a chip-timed race (it was a small local race, someone had a stopwatch and took down bib numbers while marking laps to record each person's time).

 

[camaker]

Weird question about POT - Do we think runDisney would accept a virtual race if it was GPS-verified and there were official results listed online? The NYRR virtual races I do require you to link your Strava account and they list the official results online (in the same area where they list all ... the only way to know it's a virtual race is that it's in the name). I don't know that I'd consider it "officially timed", but you do get official results ...
(This is all theoretical because the virtual races I've done are all too short for POT, but I was thinking about it on the train and wondering)

Here's the direct quote from the rundisney.com Proof of Time section:

"Please note we do not accept self-timed, training, or virtual runs as proof of time."

 

[SarahDisney]

Here's the direct quote from the rundisney.com Proof of Time section:

"Please note we do not accept self-timed, training, or virtual runs as proof of time."

Haha apparently I missed that part.

 

[cavepig]

Haha apparently I missed that part.

Don't worry me too, I looked after reading your post & only saw the officially time part. Too many words to take in I guess

 

[huskies90]

Question about training: How closely do you all follow a marathon training plan for a first time marathoner?

This will be my first marathon in January. As I have been preparing for the training, I have been increasing mileage and also mixing in different paces - slow runs/tempo runs, etc. I am also doing one slow long run on the weekend where I have increased the mileage by 1 mile every other week to the point where I did my longest run so far of 16 miles. The other runs during the week are typically 6-8 miles because that is the distance I normally run.

A 20 week marathon plan would start in September. I have researched several plans they all seem to start out really light in the first weeks. Should I being following the plan starting out doing 2-3 mile runs and then my long run = 4-5 miles? Or do I start where I am at now? Or somewhere in the middle of the plan? Or do I just keep doing what I am doing – which seems to be working well for me? I obviously don’t want to under or over train. Thoughts?

 

[a-mad]

I don't think so, you'd have to scan your magic band or ticket to get into the park and that would count for that day I would assume. I personally love Park Hoppers, but I know that they are not for everyone...

Thanks for the advice.

What happens with a race that finishes before the park opens? For example, if we're all finished with the 5-K before 6:30 or 7, how does one staying at an Epcot resort get back to their room without going through the park, or do they open it up to runners to go back through (or do they offer buses to those resorts?)

A follow-up question - I was looking at Google Maps and was tracing "Avenue of the Stars" which appears to be accessible to the resorts. Is this road open, or is it part of some of the race routes? I'm just wondering if we wanted to walk back to BCV from the finish line and couldn't go through the park or use a bus, what our options would be.

 

[ZellyB]

Thanks for the advice.

What happens with a race that finishes before the park opens? For example, if we're all finished with the 5-K before 6:30 or 7, how does one staying at an Epcot resort get back to their room without going through the park, or do they open it up to runners to go back through (or do they offer buses to those resorts?)

A follow-up question - I was looking at Google Maps and was tracing "Avenue of the Stars" which appears to be accessible to the resorts. Is this road open, or is it part of some of the race routes? I'm just wondering if we wanted to walk back to BCV from the finish line and couldn't go through the park or use a bus, what our options would be.

If the park is closed you can't walk through it and if open, you have to use a park entry to walk through. Walking to or from the race start/finish is prohibited. Now, those roads aren't close to my knowledge, so you could, but I probably wouldn't risk it. There are buses for all the resorts. Honestly, I'd just take the bus. I found the waits to be brief and the bus ride pretty easy back.

 

[FFigawi]

Question about training: How closely do you all follow a marathon training plan for a first time marathoner?

This will be my first marathon in January. As I have been preparing for the training, I have been increasing mileage and also mixing in different paces - slow runs/tempo runs, etc. I am also doing one slow long run on the weekend where I have increased the mileage by 1 mile every other week to the point where I did my longest run so far of 16 miles. The other runs during the week are typically 6-8 miles because that is the distance I normally run.

A 20 week marathon plan would start in September. I have researched several plans they all seem to start out really light in the first weeks. Should I being following the plan starting out doing 2-3 mile runs and then my long run = 4-5 miles? Or do I start where I am at now? Or somewhere in the middle of the plan? Or do I just keep doing what I am doing – which seems to be working well for me? I obviously don’t want to under or over train. Thoughts?

I'd hold your runs steady at 4-6 miles during the week and 8-10 on weekends until the plan catches up.

 

[Dan1]

Goals:
1. Already mentioned, stay healthy and have fun. I am determined to be disciplined with training. So far I am keeping this goal.
2. My main goal is to finally achieve running the entire Dopey event which wasn’t possible during my 2017 attempt due to the half being canceled.
3. Making sure to enjoy the half because my husband will be running it with me. He is looking forward to running through MK.

I always enjoy running Disney runs even with the very early start times. Marathon weekend is my favorite running event.

You go get em girl!

My goals are:

1. Start the 1/2 vs 2017 when it was rained out
2. Absorb the visual memories (including that of my beautiful Dopey soul mate wife) throughout the 1/2, including my bucket list walk / run down Main Street USA for the first time
3. Finish the 1/2 on my wonky knee before the balloon ladies.
4. Get that great pic with my wife during the 1/2.
5. Enjoy a Kona Cafe breakfast after seeing my wife run thru Magic Kingdom during the Full and finishing in time to welcome her at the Beach Club upon her return to Epcot at the end of the Full
6. Seeing how much fun everyone is having.

Good Lick to all!

 

[a-mad]

If the park is closed you can't walk through it and if open, you have to use a park entry to walk through. Walking to or from the race start/finish is prohibited. Now, those roads aren't close to my knowledge, so you could, but I probably wouldn't risk it. There are buses for all the resorts. Honestly, I'd just take the bus. I found the waits to be brief and the bus ride pretty easy back.

Sounds good. Thanks for the info.

 

[PCFriar80]

Thanks for the advice.

What happens with a race that finishes before the park opens? For example, if we're all finished with the 5-K before 6:30 or 7, how does one staying at an Epcot resort get back to their room without going through the park, or do they open it up to runners to go back through (or do they offer buses to those resorts?)

A follow-up question - I was looking at Google Maps and was tracing "Avenue of the Stars" which appears to be accessible to the resorts. Is this road open, or is it part of some of the race routes? I'm just wondering if we wanted to walk back to BCV from the finish line and couldn't go through the park or use a bus, what our options would be.

"Avenue of the Stars" is within Epcot and is a backlot road accessible to CMs only. For the 5K and 10K, bus back to the BC/BCVs is really your only Disney transportation option.

 

[Disneyslowrunner]

While we're on the topic of merch, do the coffee mugs usually sell out? If so, I might have to beg one of you Dopeys to pick one up for me

For the past two years, the only thing bought was a mug each year. Both times I got the on Friday afternoon at the expo and there were plenty. I am too superstitious to buy a finishers shirt— it feels like I am counting my chickens before they hatch. A mug feels safer to me. Similarly, I will not wear my finishers shirt to the race, but I will wear a shirt from a previous year or race. It’s just one of those things...

 

[Philo2020]

A question for all you wonderful Run Disney folks out there .

I did the Goofy last year with a friend of mine (I was not previously a runner but have since been bitten by the bug) but have felt a very odd, but strong desire to do the Dopey this year, just feel like i have unfinished business if that makes sense to anyone?

So...I signed up for the Dopey because I just feel this strong need to accomplish it. It could very well be a mid-life crisis thing, as I am a 45 married man with an awesome wife and two incredible teenage girls who all happen to love Disney! My first question is that my wife and girls can't come with me due to school and work so is it odd for me to do this by myself and maybe visit the parks for a day or two by myself? I am doing the Dopey but feeling a little odd since it will likely be just me. Is anyone else in the same boat? I know I shouldn't care but feeling a little odd as middle aged male, but I sure do love Disney!

Thanks for any advice or input .

FYI - This board is fantastic and I love the support for everyone!!

 

[camaker]

A question for all you wonderful Run Disney folks out there .

I did the Goofy last year with a friend of mine (I was not previously a runner but have since been bitten by the bug) but have felt a very odd, but strong desire to do the Dopey this year, just feel like i have unfinished business if that makes sense to anyone?

So...I signed up for the Dopey because I just feel this strong need to accomplish it. It could very well be a mid-life crisis thing, as I am a 45 married man with an awesome wife and two incredible teenage girls who all happen to love Disney! My first question is that my wife and girls can't come with me due to school and work so is it odd for me to do this by myself and maybe visit the parks for a day or two by myself? I am doing the Dopey but feeling a little odd since it will likely be just me. Is anyone else in the same boat? I know I shouldn't care but feeling a little odd as middle aged male, but I sure do love Disney!

Thanks for any advice or input .

FYI - This board is fantastic and I love the support for everyone!!

I have done RunDisney races both solo and with family. My preference is solo, especially for Dopey. With a solo trip you can adjust your schedule to whatever it needs to be to support 4 super early wake up calls with the attendant early evenings without worrying that you are impacting someone else’s Disney vacation. You’re also free to eat where, when and what you need to. I would be doing this one solo, as well, if DD wasn’t running her first marathon that weekend. Just relax, enjoy the atmosphere, and go to the parks as much or as little as you feel like.

 

[Disneyslowrunner]

A question for all you wonderful Run Disney folks out there .

I did the Goofy last year with a friend of mine (I was not previously a runner but have since been bitten by the bug) but have felt a very odd, but strong desire to do the Dopey this year, just feel like i have unfinished business if that makes sense to anyone?

So...I signed up for the Dopey because I just feel this strong need to accomplish it. It could very well be a mid-life crisis thing, as I am a 45 married man with an awesome wife and two incredible teenage girls who all happen to love Disney! My first question is that my wife and girls can't come with me due to school and work so is it odd for me to do this by myself and maybe visit the parks for a day or two by myself? I am doing the Dopey but feeling a little odd since it will likely be just me. Is anyone else in the same boat? I know I shouldn't care but feeling a little odd as middle aged male, but I sure do love Disney!

Thanks for any advice or input .

FYI - This board is fantastic and I love the support for everyone!!

I have gone with family and without. It’s not an uncommon scenario during marathon weekend, so you won’t feel that out of place. Also, everyone is in their own vacation bubble, so frankly no one will will really be wondering about the middle aged dude wandering around. When I go with family, I am there for them and the parks, but when I am alone it is really because I am there for the race and the parks are a nice perk. Being a destination race, I have to commit to it in a way that I don’t have to with closer races. So, it is the carrot that keeps me running during the time of the year I would normally rather not be running—ie. thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and when it is cold out.

 

[flav]

I signed up for the Dopey because I just feel this strong need to accomplish it. It could very well be a mid-life crisis thing, as I am a 45 married man with an awesome wife and two incredible teenage girls who all happen to love Disney! My first question is that my wife and girls can't come with me due to school and work so is it odd for me to do this by myself and maybe visit the parks for a day or two by myself? I am doing the Dopey but feeling a little odd since it will likely be just me. Is anyone else in the same boat?

So, I am a 44 married woman with an awesome husband and two incredible teenage girls who all happen to love Disney! I am planning to signup for Dopey 2020 and the rest of the family will likely have to stay behind because of work and school... Sounds familiar?

I agree with other posters, feeling like you are imposing a weird schedule on everyone else’s vacation can feel worst then runDisneying solo. I did the Wine & Dine Two Course Challenge last year and my daughters were positively impressed by the seriousness of my running: I was willing to go to Disney by myself (yes, I am not always just a mom!)

 

[cavepig]

A question for all you wonderful Run Disney folks out there .

I did the Goofy last year with a friend of mine (I was not previously a runner but have since been bitten by the bug) but have felt a very odd, but strong desire to do the Dopey this year, just feel like i have unfinished business if that makes sense to anyone?

So...I signed up for the Dopey because I just feel this strong need to accomplish it. It could very well be a mid-life crisis thing, as I am a 45 married man with an awesome wife and two incredible teenage girls who all happen to love Disney! My first question is that my wife and girls can't come with me due to school and work so is it odd for me to do this by myself and maybe visit the parks for a day or two by myself? I am doing the Dopey but feeling a little odd since it will likely be just me. Is anyone else in the same boat? I know I shouldn't care but feeling a little odd as middle aged male, but I sure do love Disney!

Thanks for any advice or input .

FYI - This board is fantastic and I love the support for everyone!!

Lots of people go and do the parks solo, all ages. Solo you can decide what rides, when/where to eat, when to take a break, etc. While I'm not by myself I do talk to people in lines if there's a reason to, like if they have race shirts &/or medals on. So you can strike up conversations with others runners easily I'm sure if you want. Yeah, so enjoy yourself, no feeling at odd at all.

 

[Simba's Girl]

A question for all you wonderful Run Disney folks out there .

I did the Goofy last year with a friend of mine (I was not previously a runner but have since been bitten by the bug) but have felt a very odd, but strong desire to do the Dopey this year, just feel like i have unfinished business if that makes sense to anyone?

So...I signed up for the Dopey because I just feel this strong need to accomplish it. It could very well be a mid-life crisis thing, as I am a 45 married man with an awesome wife and two incredible teenage girls who all happen to love Disney! My first question is that my wife and girls can't come with me due to school and work so is it odd for me to do this by myself and maybe visit the parks for a day or two by myself? I am doing the Dopey but feeling a little odd since it will likely be just me. Is anyone else in the same boat? I know I shouldn't care but feeling a little odd as middle aged male, but I sure do love Disney!

Thanks for any advice or input .

FYI - This board is fantastic and I love the support for everyone!!

I'm 44 with 2 teenage girls and a tween and would love to do this solo, except DH would kill me because he's the one running Dopey, not me! I'm "just the marathon" LOL. My tween DD would also kill me because this'll be her 2nd 10K. This year the middle teen and tween are coming with us, oldest teen who's starting her 1st year of college will be staying home watching the house and pets. NEXT year in 2020 I'm seriously considering just us 3 runners going for the trip and leaving the middle teen and then 20 year old home.