Marathon Weekend 2019

[steph0808]

2013 was hot. Hot. Hot. Hot.

I had the stomach flu and didn't really eat or drink much in the two days prior to the marathon (my first).

I must have drunk 100 ounces during that race (over the course of 6 hours and 42 minutes between cups and repeated refills of my two 8-ounce bottles on my belt) and didn't go to the bathroom until after I got back to my room.

I know that is extreme because I was sick, but on the highway pavement at high noon was no fun.

 

[John VN]

@John VN hey McFlurry John. Are you running in Jan? Staying at the fort?

Hi Kris,

How's things? Kathy and I are on Oasis of the Seas right now and I've done some walking, first since January due to bad knees. We will be at FW as of now BUT I will have to see how things go in the next few weeks of walking back home. Pretty sure I would be in last corral and at current form the LADIES would sweep before McD's.

McFlurry John

 

[Professor_Cookie]

I guess Disney wouldn’t approve of a BARE Necessities race. (Ain’t nobody want to see that!)

Oh, wow...the sunburns...

 

[jmasgat]

Interesting is a good word for it. The sleet & freezing rain on Saturday made things unpleasant, but Sunday was a beautiful day for running. Chilly, but lovely day. I did get a kick out of the volunteers using Powerade powder as a traction/non-slip agent on the ice forming on the road at the water stops.

"Unpleasant" Ha, ha......The only thing that made my stint as a volunteer that day at the turnaround point by WS/FW in Epcot bearable was legitimately getting to encourage people that they were in the home stretch. I was so bone-chilled, that I went back and took a 15 minute hot shower. It was only then that the stupid hand warmers that I had finally got warm!

Sunday was a dream run day, though. Wore my normal winter gear and ran my very first marathon.

 

[willrunfordisney117]

Sorry if this is a repeat question, but do buses run from the parks to the Expo? Or will we need to go to a resort to catch an Expo bus? We were hoping to hit the Expo after a morning in Animal Kingdom.

 

[AFwifelife]

Sorry if this is a repeat question, but do buses run from the parks to the Expo? Or will we need to go to a resort to catch an Expo bus? We were hoping to hit the Expo after a morning in Animal Kingdom.

You need to catch it from a resort so you can take the AKL bus to AKL then get on the Expo bus there. Or get an uber straight from the park. Sometimes the $15 is worth it lol.

 

[willrunfordisney117]

You need to catch it from a resort so you can take the AKL bus to AKL then get on the Expo bus there. Or get an uber straight from the park. Sometimes the $15 is worth it lol.

Thank you! I was thinking about getting an Uber. Will they know where to go to drop us off?

 

[lhermiston]

There's a giant parking lot and hordes of people. It'll be hard to miss. Just follow the sea of humanity or the people shouting directions.

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! 51 days 'til blast off. 'nuff said, true believers.

With Thanksgiving on Thursday, Sundays are for Disney this week asks: What are you thankful for this year?

Running/runDisney: I'm thankful to be signed up for my first Dopey and still be fairly confident I'll be able to pull it off. I'm thankful for the host of official and unofficial PRs I've set this year, courtesy of @DopeyBadger's coaching. I'm thankful my body has stayed healthy this year after 1,249 miles and counting.

Disney: I'm thankful to even be doing this trip at all. We had a few big, unexpected expenses these past four months and I really thought we were going to have to cancel the trip. Thankfully, it didn't come to that. I'm thankful to finally be doing a Disney trip as a family of five (My oldest two stayed home in 2017, my youngest's first trip. They've gone twice before.). I'm thankful for some awesome ADRs and FP+. This trip is truly going to be awesome.

Generally speaking: I'm thankful for my family, friends and getting to countdown to marathon weekend with all of you guys.

Have a good week, everyone! Save me some green bean casserole!

 

[rteetz]

With Thanksgiving on Thursday, Sundays are for Disney this week asks: What are you thankful for this year?

I am thankful for the ability to continue to do these races.

Of course I’m thankful for my family and friends but also am thankful for all of you who I can talk with about all of this fun stuff.

 

[FFigawi]

With Thanksgiving on Thursday, Sundays are for Disney this week asks: What are you thankful for this year?

I'm thankful I have the health & the ability to do the things I enjoy doing

 

[Simba's Girl]

Sunday's: I'm thankful that my health is even allowing me to train for a marathon. I'm also thankful that there's 5 weeks till taper time

 

[cavepig]

I'm extremely Thankful for everything I have of course. Thankful that I can run & go to Disney World! It snowed yesterday so I'm thankful today is my off day Oh and I'm Thankful the Huskers are winning football games again!

 

[wdvak]

I am so thankful for the opportunity of completing the Dopey. Even more thankful for my family who are supporting and encouraging me in this endeavor. And also for all of you who have helped to keep me going when self doubts are wiggling in.

Life is grand!

 

[LdyStormy76]

I am thankful for DH. His encouragement, support and occasional bafflement regarding running gear have helped me through 3 half marathons this year and allowed me to sign up for the full in January. I am also thankful he was able to take an employment buy out package earlier in the year (that being said, if anyone knows a company that needs an HR VP or SVP let me know - I need him out of my hair!)

 

[Keels]

I’m thankful for Drew Brees.

 

[FFigawi]

I’m thankful for Drew Brees.

I'm thankful @Keels went to Parrish yesterday and bought delicious beer for me. It's nice to have pals like her.

 

[Keels]

I'm thankful @Keels went to Parrish yesterday and bought delicious beer for me. It's nice to have pals like her.

I’m also thankful that at least this portion of my Marathon Weekend training is going to plan ...

 

[SarahDisney]

SAFD:
Running: I'm thankful for running friends. Yesterday I got to cheer on three of my running friends (who were total strangers a year ago) as they ran a 60K ultra, all while hanging out with another three running friends (two of who were also strangers a year ago). The community that exists among runners is amazing.

Disney: I'm thankful that I'm at a point in my life where things like buying an annual pass, taking a week-long trip, or staying deluxe can be possible. I've had many times in my life where none of those things would have been possible. I'm so fortunate to be in a situation where they are now.

 

[Keels]

Did I mention I’m thankful for Drew Brees? #WhoDat