Marathon Weekend 2019

I have ups and downs with being nervous about completing Dopey. Last week I was sure I would fail and was regretting signing up for all four races instead of sticking with my original plan of running just the marathon. Today I had a Marathon Tempo run and felt on top of the world.
 
Anyone else gonna be really really sad if we don't get courses tomorrow?

If I don't have them by this time next week, yes. Tomorrow...not so much.

I OTOH can simply not believe that I'll be on a plane at this time in 5 weeks on my way to Disney! #Ihateadulting
 

Is it weird that I am ~not~ nervous about the Marathon? Am I in denial? Am I in shock?
I like to think and/or hope it's partially a matter of confidence borne from experience. I was far more nervous before my first half than before my first multi race challenge or my 3 week training plan half even though the latter two race experiences involve either more running than a half and possible recovery challenges or no time to be fully and properly prepared.

Even though the marathon is a new distance with new challenges and experiences along the way, it somehow helps to know that I've worked through difficult races and running experiences before.
 
The "should I change all my FP plans" itch is starting to set in. This is how I know we are getting close to vacation time. I think watching so many disney vlogs while on the treadmill may be contributing to my "OMG should I switch to do that instead" issues. Maybe it's a good time to switch up to just listening to music again!
 
The "should I change all my FP plans" itch is starting to set in. This is how I know we are getting close to vacation time. I think watching so many disney vlogs while on the treadmill may be contributing to my "OMG should I switch to do that instead" issues. Maybe it's a good time to switch up to just listening to music again!

OMG That is such a good option of things to do on the insteadmill!!! Disney Vlogs it is for Friday's run!
 
Anyone else gonna be really really sad if we don't get courses tomorrow?

Why is tomorrow special? It won't even be a month till the first race.

Not only is it early, the courses don’t tend to change a lot between Marathon Weekends. Is there a reason to be expecting a dramatic change? If not, just look at the maps from the last 3+ year’s and enjoy...
 
Not only is it early, the courses don’t tend to change a lot between Marathon Weekends. Is there a reason to be expecting a dramatic change? If not, just look at the maps from the last 3+ year’s and enjoy...
Other than some small modifications for construction I don't expect any changes.
 
Without DopeyBadger to be the pre-race meet up person - has anyone else decided to take that on - or at least organize the where to meet up before races. Just curious if anyone is taking this on, maybe I missed it. Not I, as I can't be counted on race morning to actually be at a certain time.
 
Other than some small modifications for construction I don't expect any changes.
I agree with this but always check because even with small changes things can be different. The courses have changed quite dramatically compared to the original courses and it has all happened in small degrees. So it never hurts to look.

P.S. I really hate the addition of what seems to be endless loops back in WWoS and the latest add of the out and back along Western Way.
 
The "should I change all my FP plans" itch is starting to set in. This is how I know we are getting close to vacation time. I think watching so many disney vlogs while on the treadmill may be contributing to my "OMG should I switch to do that instead" issues. Maybe it's a good time to switch up to just listening to music again!

I tried to do this Monday. DH vetoed.

Check the Run Disney vlogs- especially Joyful Miles and Rez Runs!
They keep me motivated during my early AM runs. And provide a bit of Disney "magic"!
The challenge for me is that I want to sing the songs while I run. I had to not watch Rez's lumiere challenge as I kept serenading others near the TM with Be Our Guest.
 
Without DopeyBadger to be the pre-race meet up person - has anyone else decided to take that on - or at least organize the where to meet up before races. Just curious if anyone is taking this on, maybe I missed it. Not I, as I can't be counted on race morning to actually be at a certain time.

Super bummed I'm not going to be there this year. Hoping to be back for the marathon in 2020. For reference, attached is last year's 2018 Marathon Weekend PDF. I'm still willing to put together the timing Excel files if people find those useful. Knowing when you're estimated to hit certain milestones relative to the timing of the race I've found personally useful. For instance,

5k
-Finish before 6:30am and the buses back to the resorts are unlikely to be leaving yet.

10k
-Finish before 7:00am and the buses back to the resorts are unlikely to be leaving yet.
-Finish before 7:35am and spectators are likely to need to board the 5:00am bus to see you finish (or have other transportation).

HM
-Finish before 7:35am and spectators are likely to need to board the 5:00am bus to see you finish (or have other transportation).
-Arrival to Main Street.
-Arrive to Spaceship Earth after 9:00am and spectators can see you finish from inside EPCOT with a ticket.

M
-Arrival to Main Street.
-10.5 to 11.5 mile turnaround look for people on the list with matching timing and you may find them on the turnaround.
-Everest opens at 9:00am
-Loop at WWOS around mile 17.3-17.7 to 20.5-21.2
-TOT and RnR open at 8:00am.
-EPCOT opens at 9:00am.
-Thirsty River, Les Halles/Joffrey's, Other EPCOT Alcohol spots and the timing of their openings.
 

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Without DopeyBadger to be the pre-race meet up person - has anyone else decided to take that on - or at least organize the where to meet up before races. Just curious if anyone is taking this on, maybe I missed it. Not I, as I can't be counted on race morning to actually be at a certain time.
I can put together my usual spreadsheet of where everyone is staying.

I’m not exactly tall so I’m not a good person to spot for a pre race meet up.
 




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