Marathon Weekend 2019

[rteetz]

Ew. But okay. I won't shoot that with you, but I'll shoot something.

Just mix it with some Red Bull and you’ll be fine.

 

[lhermiston]

Ew. But okay. I won't shoot that with you, but I'll shoot something.

I'm open to suggestions.

 

[lhermiston]

Just mix it with some Red Bull and you’ll be fine.

Thank you! It's solid pre-race fuel. Warms your belly and gets your heart pounding at the same time.

 

[rteetz]

Thank you! It's solid pre-race fuel. Warms your belly and gets your heart pounding at the same time.

Perfect for pre race.

 

[jmasgat]

Does this route also work for the full marathon and if so how long does it typically take from Springs to get to Epcot?

It works. But could easily take 30-45 minutes or more depending on when you go.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Thanks for sharing!! What kind of lightsaber was it? My wife and I are planning on running with ours in April and I was curious how bad it would be. Our lightsabers are 6 and 7 pounds each.

Thanks!

It was a Disney Store Kylo Ren toy lightsaber that lights up and makes sound effects. I doubt it weighed even close to 6 or 7 pounds. It was made of plastic and the blade was the same shape consistently as opposed to the extendable ones where each segment is just smaller than the other so it can collapse. Honestly, I don't know that the slightly better light quality in the blade made for dramatically better photos. Here's a link to the one I ran with.

https://www.shopdisney.com/kylo-ren-lightsaber-star-wars-the-last-jedi-1443063

Honestly, I like the toy lightsabers with collapsible blades that the parks sell. Belt clips give you a place to store the lightsaber if necessary and the easily extendable blades come out quickly for pictures and can just as quickly be put away. Plus in congested areas, it's nice to not have to pull an extended blade in close. I would not want to carry 6 or 7 pounds in either arm for an entire race. I never ran with a non collapsible lightsaber again after that race. Not worth the hassle.

 

[lhermiston]

Perfect for pre race.

Jagerbombs will henceforth be known as Dis-Fuel.

 

[Barca33Runner]

So here I am, 2 weeks out, deciding that I really want to run in at least ONE costume. I'm always so last minute on this stuff. Thinking of skipping the homemade cutesy options (because I am 0% crafty), and just ordering a halloween costume from Amazon. I will just wear it for the 5k or 10K if it's cheap and itchy.

I really wish I wasn't such a procrastinator! Anyone in this boat with me?

The only costume I’ve ever worn is a onesie I got on Amazon because I’m not at all craftsy. I always have somewhat grandiose plans, but doing nothing is so much easier!

Anyway, after a year hiatus I am bringing back my Eeyore onesie for the 5k. My sister and her friend will be running in Tigger and Piglet onesies alongside. We will be quite the uncomfortably warm, but undeniably stylish, group.

 

[Novatrix]

So here I am, 2 weeks out, deciding that I really want to run in at least ONE costume. I'm always so last minute on this stuff. Thinking of skipping the homemade cutesy options (because I am 0% crafty), and just ordering a halloween costume from Amazon. I will just wear it for the 5k or 10K if it's cheap and itchy.

I really wish I wasn't such a procrastinator! Anyone in this boat with me?

Add me to the procrastinators group. Work has been pretty hectic these last few weeks, so I was thinking about just wearing shirts from other races, but last night I found correctly colored sport shirts that could be delivered by Saturday via prime so.....

I'm either going to be Disney bounding Happy, Sleepy, Grumpy and Dopey for the races or continue to be lazy. Either way, there will be dwarf themed signs made next week.

 

[ScooterScott44]

Spectator question - we're staying at Coronado Springs, and looking at the map, it seems it might be possible for my wife to drive down Buena Vista Dr to the McDonalds and walk across the bit of grass to see me on the marathon at around mile 15.6 on Osceola Pkwy. Any thoughts from those more familiar with spectating during the marathon?

Some folks have chimed in already and the drive over to that spot is fine. In the past the whole road on Osceola Parkway was used for the race so no issues for spectators. The last few years the runners have been in the left hand lanes and the right hand lanes are open to traffic. So the impact for spectators is they will have to cross the traffic flow to access the race course.

I can’t say how Disney will structure traffic flow, so the road at that spot may be closed completely or split again. Lately Disney usually fully closes Osceola Parkway east of World Dr. down to Wide World of Sports. That spot would allow a spectator to view near mile 17 and just before mile 22 also.

 

[croach]

Perfect for pre race.

Jagerbombs will henceforth be known as Dis-Fuel.

You two are in full on bro mode right now.

 

[lhermiston]

You two are in full on bro mode right now.

I’ve got four collars popped right now. Bro-ing to the max. It’s going to be all bro, all the time in 12 days.

 

[rteetz]

You two are in full on bro mode right now.

Wanna join Cliff?

 

[Keels]

Wanna join Cliff?

Oh ... this should be exciting.

 

[rteetz]

Oh ... this should be exciting.

 

[Keels]

Like, for real - I asked Santa for two things:
1. Pool Weather during Marathon Weekend
2. Witness @croach unleash his inner Gronk.

Sounds like my dreams might be coming true ...

 

[rteetz]

Like, for real - I asked Santa for two things:
1. Pool Weather during Marathon Weekend
2. Witness @croach unleash his inner Gronk.

Sounds like my dreams might be coming true ...

Cliff would have to grow tremendously to be Gronk.

 

[Keels]

Lay off the Kraken, Teez.

 

[rteetz]

Lay off the Kraken, Teez.

None of that tonight.

 

[SarahDisney]

I get the feeling DISmeets are gonna be exactly like participating in this thread, but actually saying things in person, not typing...