Marathon Weekend 2019

[hotblooded]

2019 almost became my first event without proof of time, because I haven’t been racing much. Until this morning! I tracked the weather all week and flew up to MSP (thanks, airline employee benefits) to register for the Twin Cities 10K at the expo. The race was this morning and I beat the 1:15 cutoff, so I’m set! What a relief.

 

[ZellyB]

The medals are awesome. I had to walk away quickly from those Goofy and Dopey medals!

I love the marathon medal.

 

[Keels]

Gulf Coast 70.3 is probably my favorite race but Boulder 70.3 is probably my favorite race trip. TOTALLY different courses (Boulder is hilly, almost the entire run is off road, temps are usually similar but Boulder is much drier).

I just usually know alot of people who do Gulf Coast, the conditions are very similar to what we have to train with here in Mandeville, tons of accommodations and it's hard to beat a post race party at/in a huge resort pool. It's pretty close to Haines City (I did both this year) but this far out I think you've got plenty of time to get ready.

Thanks! I’ve got Gulf Coast on my calendar now - it’s definitely an ideal spot if I’m coming from either New Orleans or Orlando, and the time of year definitely works for me.

I’ll probably save Haines City for another year if I decide to do another - other than not feeling like I’ll be totally ready that early in April, it also doesn’t work out with stuff I already have planned for that weekend. Gulf Coast is a month later, so I definitely think if I can get things going for Marathon Weekend it shouldn’t be hard to transition from that into build and peak for a 70.3.

I guess the next thing I need to do is start researching cycling routes in and around New Orleans, since I feel like the bulk of my training will be done there instead of Orlando or Fort Worth.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

The medals are awesome. I had to walk away quickly from those Goofy and Dopey medals!

I love the marathon medal.

I love hearing this. I have yet to see the medals for myself, but I feel like the Minnie and Goofy medals don't photograph as well as the others. I'm hoping that they will look as good in person as I hope they do. And I have liked them all from the beginning.

 

[garneska]

@Sleepless Knight i thought goofy and Minnie looked a lot better in person than the photos.

 

[camaker]

@Sleepless Knight i thought goofy and Minnie looked a lot better in person than the photos.

Totally agree. Minnie is too shiny to photograph well. Love Goofy, too. But man, that Dopey medal is sparking some serious FOMO feels...

 

[Keels]

Totally agree. Minnie is too shiny to photograph well. Love Goofy, too. But man, that Dopey medal is sparking some serious FOMO feels...

For real - I went back and forth for 24 hours but decided that I want to do a 10K booze stop more than I want the Dopey medal. So my current plan is still a go.

 

[camaker]

By the way, I came across this booth at the Chicago Expo today. Just so @rteetz doesnt feel left out.

 

[mrsg00fy]

For real - I went back and forth for 24 hours but decided that I want to do a 10K booze stop more than I want the Dopey medal. So my current plan is still a go.

Aw. Come on now. It’s only another 9.3 spread over two days.

 

[Keels]

Aw. Come on now. It’s only another 9.3 spread over two days.

You register for Goofy and we’ll talk ...

 

[Disneyslowrunner]

Can you submit a 10k for proof of time for the marathon?

 

[CDKG]

Can you submit a 10k for proof of time for the marathon?

No. For the full marathon your PoT must be from a 10 miler, half marathon or full marathon. (A 10k can be submitted as PoT for the half marathon though!)

 

[BoatDriver]

I dislike the Minnie 10K design so much, I signed up for the Half.

Actually, that's only partially true. Someone dropped a monster donation on my St. Jude page with the provision that I do the half, but it also gives me a great excuse to bring something home other than that hot mess of a 10K medal.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Thank goodness for small victories. Just remembered that my 2017 WDW Marathon time still qualifies for POT and that I will be able to avoid my potential no POT fate. It's not going to move me up much, but I really wasn't looking forward to running from the final corral for the 5K, 10K and Half (I was fine with it for the Full). Who knows, maybe I'll still end up there anyway, but at least there is some hope to avoid a little congestion in those first three races.

ETA: Good Luck to everyone running Chicago tomorrow (even though you're all likely fast asleep). I'm sure you will all achieve your goals.

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! Anyone else dealing with just about non-stop rain? It makes training suuuuuper fun.

Anyway, let's talk snacks. Specifically, what are your favorite Disney World snacks? Do you go with the tried and true like Dole Whips and Mickey bars or try something else? For the meal plan-savvy folks, what are your favorite uses of snack credits?

We've done the meal plan two out of our last three trips and I think we're getting better about using snack credits (we used credits to get bottled water during our first trip, smh), but I think we can do better during our next trip. I'm looking forward to getting some of our favorites like a citrus swirl or Mickey pretzel, but also some new stuff like BBQ mac and cheese (and hopefully more based off your feedback!).

Have a great week, everyone!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Snacks: Citrus Swirl in MK, Ice Cream Macarons from France, Cheddar Cheese Popcorn from the cart by Imagination in EPCOT

 

[cavepig]

Oh gosh, yes, rain all the time! Makes for anything outdoors to be a challenge lately.

Snacks - I actually end up not snacking much, I have plans to get things, but then never feel like it once I'm there. I would like to find more savory (vegetarian) snacks as I feel I want more salty snacks than sweet. I haven't done the dining plan in a long time either.

Favorites:
Cronut in Epcot
Citrus Swirl
Smoothies at Auntie Gravity's

 

[Smilelea]

Oooh, I love this question.

We've done the dining plan twice. First time for a week and we were horrible about using snack credits . We hoarded them at first and then were scrambling to use them in the end. We did it again for one night on our previous quick trip and we still managed to not use one .

But it does look like we will be doing it again in January after DH has done the math with all of the ADRS we have. I'm going to take notes with everyone's answers on this one.

Snacks: something from Karamell Kuche, cinnamon roll & LeFou's Brew from Gaston's, and a cookie sundae from Storybook Treats are my favorites. I also loved the strawberry tart from France.

 

[rteetz]

Anyway, let's talk snacks. Specifically, what are your favorite Disney World snacks? Do you go with the tried and true like Dole Whips and Mickey bars or try something else? For the meal plan-savvy folks, what are your favorite uses of snack credits?

I’m a traditional kind of person. I very much go doe the Mickey shaped items and dole whip. I’m not a dining plan person though. I will say if you like Starbucks any size Starbucks beverage is a a snack credit so that can be a good deal.

 

[hotblooded]

The mini brownie cupcakes by Erin McKenna found in most hotel food courts are my favorite. Their frosting is the least disgusting I've ever had: great texture, and not too cloyingly sweet. Honorable mentions are pickles and Mickey pretzels.