Marathon Weekend 2019

[mankle30]

@lhermiston

User name: mankle30
First name: Mike
Corral:E
Anticipated 5K pace (if applicable): Slow.
Full pace: approx. 11:30
Stopping for characters (yes, no, some):meh, we'll see

 

[TCB in FLA]

Alex & Ani did a bunch of Marathon-specific bracelets this year that were REALLY pretty and less than a Pandora charm, if you're looking to branch out!

Actually it was the Alex and Ani one that I have and LOVE. I’m hoping they do those again.

 

[ANIM8R]

So, here's what I'm looking for (from anyone who feels like participating):

User name:
First name:
Corral:
Anticipated 5K pace (if applicable):
10K pace:
Half pace:
Full pace:
Stopping for characters (yes, no, some):

User name: anim8r
First name: Damon
Corral: C
Anticipated 5K pace: 9:00
10K: 9:00
Half: 9:15
Full: 9:45
Characters: Yes

 

[ANIM8R]

It's not a normal story and in no way indicative of the marathon buses! It seems to have been a fluke, but it was not a great first runDisney experience!

No problems at All-Star Sports last year, and I'm at AKV this year, so even though I said I would go monorail from then now, clearly I didn't keep that promise.

I was there (POR) in 2013 and had a similar experience. My dad and I ran the 5K and several (at least 3) full buses passed us by that morning at one of the non-main depots. There were about a dozen of us waiting. I was |-> <-| close to heading over to the main depot to see what was going on. Thankfully the next bus stopped...and we were out there for the first bus.

The morning of the half, my wife went to the non-main depot (she was not with us the previous morning) to catch one of the later buses to meet me at the finish. She texted me so I know she was out there in plenty of time and no bus showed period. So she went back to bed. I can't remember if there were actual runners there or not - I hope not!

For the next 3 or 4 years after that, I went to the main depot and had no problems at all. I regained confidence in the bus system and started to go to the nearest depot the last year or two.

The only problem I had since then was at this year's Star Wars/ Dark Side (10K). Again, first bus. We took a different route out of POR. I thought this was because this was my 1st race starting at the Trans Ctr. We were on roads that buses really shouldn't have been on. After awhile we got on a main road and passed POR again(!?!?). My wife got on a later bus (I wanted to get pics and was in corral A / she wanted to sleep). Despite taking a bus 30 minutes later, she got to the drop-off a couple of minutes after me. Once again - she was right!!! (As always)

So those are my bus mid-adventures. After 6 straight marathon weekends running all the races (unofficial Dopey the 1st time) and 1 Star Wars, those are my only problems. So, a pretty good percentage but the worry about missing my very 1st Disney race back in 2013 certainly influenced my insistence for catching the 1st bus thereafter.

 

[mtnmjd]

User name: mtnmjd
First name: Michael
Corral: sliding back one to run with friend in D...probably slip even further back for friends in 5 and 10k
5k pace: ~10:00/mile
10k pace: ~10:30/mile
Half pace: ~11:30/mile
Full pace: ~12:30/mile
Stopping for characters (yes, no, some): Yes!

SAFD; My first AP!

 

[tidefan]

So... haven’t posted in a week or so as it’s been a bad week. I was supposed to do 40 miles this past week. I’ve done 4.

I had a right Achilles issue for the last few weeks, which, thankfully, has gotten much better. However, I think that while I was running with that, I was overcompensating. I did 15 last Saturday and felt OK. The next day, my left inner thigh started hurting. I tried to run last Monday and hobbled to get 4 miles in. I think that I have a inner thigh/groin strain/pull. Have not done anything in a week. It is still a little painful. I will walk/bike/swim this week and try to get a few miles in (hopefully) the last 2 weeks.

At this point, I just hope to start and to finish ahead of the sweepers...

 

[Disney at Heart]

@lhermiston
Disney at Heart
First name: Sylvia
Corral: D
Anticipated Goofy pace:
Half: 12:00
Full: 12:30
Characters: Yes, especially in half

 

[FFigawi]

For those of you who celebrate, I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

For those of us who don’t, may we all enjoy our Chinese food tonight!

 

[lahobbs4]

SAFD: This trip is definitely a splurge, but planning on spending most of our money on food and drinks. I will let my race shirts be my souvenirs unless I find a cute tumbler or ornament. Also splurging on lots of one-on-one time with my husband. #parentsgetaway

 

[Disney at Heart]

I am curious; how many of you are maintaining your status as Perfectly Goofy and/or Perfectly Dopey this year? I know there are at least a few.

DH is perfectly Goofy, and was Perfectly Dopey through last year, but after 5 years of Dopey, he decided that getting up so early 4 mornings in a row was too much for too little added mileage, so we are running Goofy this year and probably next year, too, to maintain his Goofy status through the fifteenth year. After that, who knows?

Splurge: Visiting Disney World for 8 nights and eating at several signature restaurants! I usually buy a magnet or a shirt, but not much more at the Expo.

 

[pluto377]

The weekend is pretty much my splurge, but I'd like to buy something Dopey at the expo. Not sure what yet.

Attempted my 2nd and final 20 today and it didn't go very well. I had to quit completely at 19.2 and started walking at 17.5. My legs were in SO much pain. Hoping it was just a bad day, but starting to get a little nervous now.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

ATTQOTD: Depends on if I can convince my husband along with the plan but I'm probably buying the Stitch/Sunset Painting.

I may consider this upcoming trip a success if I escape Walt Disney World without buying a new painting. Maybe.

I haven't seen the race jacket, but I might be tempted to pick one up if the merch lines aren't insane when I head to the expo. I just don't know how much I'd wear it??

They posted pictures of it up on Facebook a bit bigger than the thumbnail preview they have in their online add to registration store. I like it so I'll keep it. I preordered it knowing that I would return it if I didn't like it.

For those of you who celebrate, I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

For those of us who don’t, may we all enjoy our Chinese food tonight!

Your post reminded me of the Christmas dinner in A Christmas Story. But in seriousness, enjoy your Chinese food and I hope your holiday was wonderful.

SAFD: I reserve the right to buy an I did it shirt for the marathon, Goofy, and Dopey. I think I'll get a custom ornament in the MK or Disney Springs. Since this is not a Star Wars race expo, hopefully I'll escape it without having spent too much. The splurge comes in the restaurants before and after the race. I'm also considering some sort of frame for all the medals presuming I finish Dopey.

User Name: SleeplessKnight
First Name: Keith
5K Pace: Very, very slowly.
10K Pace: 15-16 minutes per mile
Half Pace: 15-16 minutes per mile
Full Pace: 13-14 minutes per mile
Characters: Maybe. Depends on who the character is and how long the line is. Plan on stopping for atmospheric photos to have some photos if character photos don't work out.

 

[rteetz]

I am curious; how many of you are maintaining your status as Perfectly Goofy and/or Perfectly Dopey this year? I know there are at least a few.

DH is perfectly Goofy, and was Perfectly Dopey through last year, but after 5 years of Dopey, he decided that getting up so early 4 mornings in a row was too much for too little added mileage, so we are running Goofy this year and probably next year, too, to maintain his Goofy status through the fifteenth year. After that, who knows?

Splurge: Visiting Disney World for 8 nights and eating at several signature restaurants! I usually buy a magnet or a shirt, but not much more at the Expo.

Wish I was perfect something. Congrats to your husband on Goofy and 5 years of dopey.

 

[ckb_nc]

User name ckb_nc
Name Chris
Corral:B

Half time no clue - usually sub 2 hours

Did a Disney 5k years ago and remember the first Mike’s was over 10 mins due to sheer size so goal is sub 2:30 with pics etc

 

[ckb_nc]

Question - have car and staying at SSR - bus or car for the half

 

[TCB in FLA]

The weekend is pretty much my splurge, but I'd like to buy something Dopey at the expo. Not sure what yet.

Attempted my 2nd and final 20 today and it didn't go very well. I had to quit completely at 19.2 and started walking at 17.5. My legs were in SO much pain. Hoping it was just a bad day, but starting to get a little nervous now.

Some runs are just like that. The excitement of race day will carry you along. Take care of your legs (I personally like baths with epson salts and sitting on the floor with legs up a wall) and believe in yourself!

 

[FFigawi]

Wish I was perfect something.

You'll be a perfect Panda

#Pandamonium2019

 

[rteetz]

You'll be a perfect Panda

#Pandamonium2019

Nope...

 

[DustyWA]

Okay...so, I'm going to try to put together something so we all know who is in our corrals, paces, doing character stops, etc. The idea is that if you're going solo and looking for someone to run with, this is where you'll find them.

This is nowhere near as detailed as @DopeyBadger's past spreadsheets. I don't know what time you're all starting or what time you'll hit Everest, Hollywood Studios, etc., but I hope you'll still find this useful.

So, here's what I'm looking for (from anyone who feels like participating):

User name:
First name:
Corral:
Anticipated 5K pace (if applicable):
10K pace:
Half pace:
Full pace:
Stopping for characters (yes, no, some):

So, for me, it'd be:

User name: lhermiston
First name: Lee
Corral: B
Anticipated 5K pace: 9:00
10K: 9:00
Half: 9:00
Full: 9:00
Characters: some

If I "like" your post, it means I have your info. If at all possible, try to get me your info in the next four days while I'm logging in from home. I'll try to post the excel file next weekend to see if we've missed anyone.

User name: DustyWA
First name: Dusty
Corral: A
Anticipated 5K pace: 11:00
10K: 11:00
Half: 12:30
Full: 12:30
Characters: Yes

Pace is a SWAG. When running, I plan on doing 9:00-10:00 pace. For 5k and 10k, I’ll run between character/photo stops. For the half and full, I’ll also include a walking break every mile or so when not in the parks.

 

[tidefan]

User name: tidefan
First name: Brad
Corral: E
Full pace: Revising down to 12:00 (hopefully!)
Stopping for characters (yes, no, some): Probably not...