Marathon Weekend 2019

[a-mad]

Since you have an onsite reservation you will get Magicbands no matter what unless you decline them. If you order tickets from an outside vendor you add that to your MDE account and they will automatically be linked to your magicbands.

Thank you rteetz!

 

[Bree]

I’m still in training for my October 6th half. I’ve had many weeks on this plan where I’ve run 40+ miles though. I’m thinking that since my base has been built up so much over the summer it won’t be too hard to jump into Dopey training mid October. I just need to figure out if I want a 5 or 6 day plan.

 

[KSellers88]

My marathon plan doesn't start for another few weeks ... I feel so left out

My marathon plan for Disney may be nonexistent since I am a lunatic and have my goal marathon on December 8th. Bad idea on my part most likely.

 

[Disney at Heart]

I am in Wine and Dine mode so I haven't started Marathon training either.

I just skipped out on Wine and Dine Training and just went straight to Goofy training. Since my Goofy plan has me running 13 miles a week from Saturday, I'll be more than ready for W&D when it comes along. I follow my own weekly schedule (run 6 mi. 3-4 times per week, with every other weekend being Galloway's suggested long run).

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

My marathon plan for Disney may be nonexistent since I am a lunatic and have my goal marathon on December 8th. Bad idea on my part most likely.

I've done it 3 times with Rocket City Marathon (A race, same weekend as yours), and Goofy.

You'll be fine as long as you're not trying to 'race' the Disney races. December is a pleasant recovery/taper combo.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

My marathon plan doesn't start for another few weeks ... I feel so left out

While I considered all my recent race training as Dopey training, it does feel kind of strange (yet nice) to take some time off training. My body is slowly getting back to normal.

I keep trying to write a schedule, which has not really worked, thus I have not started either. I'm a little panic-ey and should probably give up on doing it on my own.

I find comfort in knowing that I'm following a plan set up by someone other than me who knows what will work and what won't work.

 

[tidefan]

I've done it 3 times with Rocket City Marathon (A race, same weekend as yours), and Goofy.

You'll be fine as long as you're not trying to 'race' the Disney races. December is a pleasant recovery/taper combo.

Are you in Huntsville???

 

[KSellers88]

I've done it 3 times with Rocket City Marathon (A race, same weekend as yours), and Goofy.

You'll be fine as long as you're not trying to 'race' the Disney races. December is a pleasant recovery/taper combo.

Oh no, it will be the "take all the pictures" race. LOL.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

Are you in Huntsville???

No, North Georgia, but I love RCM (and Huntsville) so much, I consider RCM my 'home' marathon, even though it's 4.5 hours (7 if it's snowing!) away. I've done it 5 of the last 6 years.

 

[tidefan]

No, North Georgia, but I love RCM (and Huntsville) so much, I consider RCM my 'home' marathon, even though it's 4.5 hours (7 if it's snowing!) away. I've done it 5 of the last 6 years.

Never done the RCM. I have always done the Mercedes Half in BHM and the Tuscaloosa Half...

 

[JAMIESMITH]

Never done the RCM. I have always done the Mercedes Half in BHM and the Tuscaloosa Half...

Hi! I'm in Mississippi. Did you prefer the Mercedes Half or Tuscaloosa Half? I've only done the Magnolia Half in Meridian, MS so far. It was a super small race with less than 500 finishers.

 

[jennamfeo]

I’m still in training for my October 6th half. I’ve had many weeks on this plan where I’ve run 40+ miles though. I’m thinking that since my base has been built up so much over the summer it won’t be too hard to jump into Dopey training mid October. I just need to figure out if I want a 5 or 6 day plan.

Thanks to this hurricane fiasco, my next race is on October 6th too! Hahaha.

 

[tidefan]

Hi! I'm in Mississippi. Did you prefer the Mercedes Half or Tuscaloosa Half? I've only done the Magnolia Half in Meridian, MS so far. It was a super small race with less than 500 finishers.

So, that really depends on what you like. The Tuscaloosa course is usually much flatter and therefore tends to be a faster course. However, it only usually draws 700-1000 people. Mercedes on the other hand runs the half and full concurrently (since it is a double loop course) plus the relay, so there is something like 7,000 people running. It is a good bit larger, so you will always be around a number of people (which helps me keep going). However, miles 5-8 and 9-10 are all gradual uphills...

 

[tidefan]

One thing to note, with all of the construction in Tuscaloosa, they've not had the same course each of the last 3 years (though it generally follows the same area)...

 

[tidefan]

This is what I get to train in (yep, it was close to 90% humidity tonight... lovely...)

 

[Keels]

Question for the experts: I have a room at the Dolphin. Since we are meeting friends for the weekend I thought being in the Epcot area would be most convenient since we can walk most places we want to go (i.e. the brewery on the boardwalk and the drinks around the countries). Is this a good place for marathon weekend? I wonder since it is run by Sheraton. It was the best price in that area (~ $350 per night). Thanks for any input.

It's a great area! My last two Dopeys, I stayed at Beach Club I wouldn't stay anywhere else. It's a Marriott now, so if you're in for status you get those perks.

Otherwise, you still get all the on-site perks for race weekend - transportation to and from the Expo, as well as to and from the race. The best part is you can walk back through Epcot after the race if you don't feel like waiting for a bus!

I really love the Dolphin - I actually check in there Friday for a long weekend with my girlfriends. The pool area is AMAZING and there are like five hot tubs that are open 24 hours.

 

[JulieODC]

Hi Everyone, long time lurker decided to jump into the conversation. The information I got last year before the 2018 marathon was so helpful, thanks! My first marathon was not without issue, and running anywhere other than Disney I'm not sure I would have finished. I hardly slept the night before and had some stomach issues that really caused problems from mile 7 to 13. Thank goodness for real bathrooms in Animal Kingdom ;-) Second half was fantastic once I realized my new goal was to finish. A time of 4:50 isn't bad for a first attempt IMHO. Well, I am registered and will be returning in 2019 running with a friend this time.

Question for the experts: I have a room at the Dolphin. Since we are meeting friends for the weekend I thought being in the Epcot area would be most convenient since we can walk most places we want to go (i.e. the brewery on the boardwalk and the drinks around the countries). Is this a good place for marathon weekend? I wonder since it is run by Sheraton. It was the best price in that area (~ $350 per night). Thanks for any input.

I stayed at Dolphin for a Princess Half weekend and it was great. We love the Swolphin resorts - and usually stay “free” on points. Cannot beat the walkable location, Great food options, and agree that the pool area is great!

 

[cavepig]

My marathon plan doesn't start for another few weeks ... I feel so left out

But you have a plan & that matters a lot After my marathon Sunday I haven't even thought about Goofy training, a plan or anything.

 

[SarahDisney]

But you have a plan & that matters a lot After my marathon Sunday I haven't even thought about Goofy training, a plan or anything.

Oh, I don't have an actual training plan yet, my plan is basically to start figuring out my plan in October (although most likely it will be another collaboration with @DopeyBadger, since I find that his style works fairly well for me). I have my POT race at the end of September so I know any potential marathon plan has to start after that. So we're a little bit in the same boat

 

[cavepig]

Oh, I don't have an actual training plan yet, my plan is basically to start figuring out my plan in October (although most likely it will be another collaboration with @DopeyBadger, since I find that his style works fairly well for me). I have my POT race at the end of September so I know any potential marathon plan has to start after that. So we're a little bit in the same boat

Yes! A plan to get a plan is the plan, hahaha!