Marathon Weekend 2019

[Keels]

LOL! Thanks @Keels. Yep I’ve read some really entertaining reviews of Pizza Window

I want to say Hurricane Hannah's serves food until like 8 or 9 p.m., but let me double check. I'm not sure what "late night" means because Late Night to me is about six hours later than everyone else ...

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Mmm...Ale & Compass. We ate their in November and I loved their Shrimp and their Bacon Flatbread.

Food from home just doesn't sound as good right now knowing that in 8 or 9 days I'm going to be at Disney.

 

[Keels]

Oh! And Crew's Cup! It's another "late night" option, @a-mad. It's the lounge right outside the Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club and it has a nice menu, including some things from the Yachtsman menu! And the burger is probably the best burger on property.

 

[a-mad]

Oh! And Crew's Cup! It's another "late night" option, @a-mad. It's the lounge right outside the Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club and it has a nice menu, including some things from the Yachtsman menu! And the burger is probably the best burger on property.

Yep - I’ve heard great things about this place. Can’t wait to try it

 

[LdyStormy76]

Different note I don't have any emails about Race Retreat. I know I bought it. I can see it when I log into my runDisney account. And I know about early access. Should I be calling anyone about this?

I know runDisney and emails don't always go best so I'm not sure if I should be reaching out or not.

Neither do I; my plan was to simply print a copy of the runDisney screen showing my purchase to take with. Do not remember receiving one last year either.

 

[Keels]

Neither do I; my plan was to simply print a copy of the runDisney screen showing my purchase to take with. Do not remember receiving one last year either.

This year, they just looked you up on an iPad but you had to have your ID with you.

 

[drummerwife]

Anyone running the 5k, do you have a costume/outfit that will stand out? I want to see if I can spot anyone from here as I hand out water at the water stop in Mexico, mile 1.2. I'm sure it will be hard with all the people, but maybe if I have an idea what to look for.

Husband and I will be dressed as a tall and short Oswald.

 

[WDWfeelslikehome]

Well I’ve heard good things about Ale and Compass at Yacht Club for breakfast since they re-did it.

There is plenty of options in the area but not a lot of quick service. The Boardwalk bakery would be a good spot for mornings or even a late snack.

We went to A&C a few weeks back as our ADR for Candlelight and it was outstanding! We had never been there before, but are now putting it in our plans to do it again or breakfast/brunch

 

[MightyDuck001]

OK, a question for the WDW experts (which is pretty much all of you)

With ADR’s and a somewhat familiar knowledge of dining in the parks, we have a general idea each day of where we’ll eat.

What I don’t have a great idea of is what my best options are at the Epcot resort/Boardwalk area.

Anyone have any favorites that they try not to miss each trip? I’m looking for more casual or quick service options and esp mornings and late nights but I’m game for anything.

I love Crew's Cup. But I also love getting something at the bar at Il Mulino at the Swan. The food is delicious, no reservations, half portion option to save money if you don't eat much and they do take tables in wonderland.

 

[StarGirl11]

So one last two miler and my watch pretty much let me know it’s reached the end of its life cycle. It was way too far off for how remote I was running (nearly half a mile and we don’t have skyscrapers where I am). Luckily I had been saving my Amazon gift cards planning to get a new watch sometime soon anyway so I used them to get a new Forerunner 645. Pick it up Monday and should have enough time to get it adjusted to my likings by Thursday. So I guess that’s my technical splurge of the trip.

It’s 4 years old for the record. I got my 920 shortly after release. I was able to save some money this time since I’ve reached the conclusion I’m probably never doing a triathlon.

 

[roxymama]

I don’t plan my outfits like some people

I know my race outfits. I usually base the band with the park I’m going to for the day.

For the 10K I am wearing a MagicBand costume so...

How’d I miss this in this thread??!!! Yay!!!

 

[rteetz]

How’d I miss this in this thread??!!! Yay!!!

Did you see the sneak peek in my journal?

 

[roxymama]

Did you see the sneak peek in my journal?

Not yet, but brb!

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Husband and I will be dressed as a tall and short Oswald.

Count me in as another Oswald, ears and all!

 

[huskies90]

Count me in as another Oswald, ears and all!

My wife is running the 5K by herself and she is going as Ortensia which I think is a pretty cool costume idea.

 

[tidefan]

How is everyone's training going? Are we all tapering? Feeling good and ready to rock in less than two weeks?

Training basically cane to a screeching halt halfway during week 14. I had been doing great until then, but I have pulled/strained an inner thigh/quad//groin and I took a week off, then have only done 4 walks the past 8 days. It is SO frustrating. Not sure exactly how I did it other than maybe I did it while I was nursing a bit of Achilles tendinitis I was dealing with in week 12. I’m really not sure if I’ll be able to run at all. I may have to hope to walk at at least a 16:00 pace...

What's your race strategy going to be (running, run/walk, stopping for characters, going for PRs, drinks, rides, etc.)?

I’ll run any if I can. If not, I am trying to practice walking at a 15:00 pace.

If you could stay at any hotel for race weekend, where would you stay?

Without any doubt, it would be a Grand Villa at VGF, or a 2-Bdrm if I couldn’t get that...

How are you celebrating after your race(s)?

Getting in the car and driving back to Alabama. I have 2 classes to teach on Monday...

 

[StarGirl11]

I can’t find the exhibitor list for the expo in the event guide. Is it missing this year or just hidden well?

Did you ever find it? I've been trying to find the list myself.

 

[PointerPower]

How is everyone's training going? Are we all tapering? Feeling good and ready to rock in less than two weeks?
My training was interrupted in late November due to a strained MCL (from swimming of all things...stupid breaststroke). I ran a marathon in late September, and kept the weekly mileage up in October and into November, so I had a good base to work with, but I was worried since I've never had knee pain..I couldn't walk without a limp for the first week of the injury. I saw a Sports Med. Dr. who diagnosed me with the MCL strain, and recommended that I don't run for 3-4 weeks and see how it feels. This past weekend I ran 6 miles pain free, and yesterday 5 miles w/ no problem. This weekend, I'll shoot for 13 miles and hope for the best and then take a break until the marathon. I've never tapered this long before a marathon, so this one should be interesting...I'm a little bummed that I focused on getting a good POT in 2018 for corral placement only to get hurt and plan for a slower marathon time.

What's your race strategy going to be (running, run/walk, stopping for characters, going for PRs, drinks, rides, etc.)?
I'm going to shoot for a 10 minute pace, which is a little over a minute slower than normal and walk as needed. I've never planned to walk during a marathon but I don't want my knee to bother me, and I want to enjoy the race as much as possible. I'll be stopping for pictures along the way, and forget about trying for any PR. I'd like to try to get on a ride if I get a chance. I'd like to save the drinks for after the race, but we'll see how it goes around mile 25..

If you could stay at any hotel for race weekend, where would you stay?
I'm staying at Pop but, the AK or FW lodge would be nice.

How are you celebrating after your race(s)?
A beer, followed by a nap and maybe a swim in the pool. Rest of the day at Epcot with a DR at Rose and Crown for dinner and some late night sushi at Komonos

 

[Bree]

Did you ever find it? I've been trying to find the list myself.

No. I couldn’t find it. I guess not publishing it forces people in there. I just want some sweatybands and to see if any new vendors would be there.

 

[kleph]

Rest! Rest rest rest.

and hydrate.