Marathon Weekend 2020

[bananabean]

I won't...and I get it...I'm probably going to take a break after MW.

All the more reason to do Dopey!

Plus, as I interpret it, Ryan is buying drinks for everyone!

 

[rteetz]

All the more reason to do Dopey!

Plus, as I interpret it, Ryan is buying drinks for everyone!

Let’s not get carried away...

 

[rteetz]

So I just realized registration is next week and I am really not ready for that so dopey better not sell out for at least a couple weeks.

 

[steph0808]

Wait. I have to decide what to run by next week?

Maybe I'll wait and see what remains and that will make my decision easier!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

So I just realized registration is next week and I am really not ready for that so dopey better not sell out for at least a couple weeks.

Isn’t that what credit cards are for?

 

[ZellyB]

I think we may be out for MW this year. With doing W&D and a summer trip(we just booked) we may be reaching max-Disney.

Our APs will be expired before so just don't know...

 

[rteetz]

Isn’t that what credit cards are for?

I have a student card which has smaller limits.

 

[rteetz]

I think we may be out for MW this year. With doing W&D and a summer trip(we just booked) we may be reaching max-Disney.

Our APs will be expired before so just don't know...

But DATW! Certainly understand. I don't think I will be renewing my AP once it expires.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

I struggle with this. I train solo and that’s generally how I prefer to run my races so I can go at my own pace and not worry about anyone else. At the same time, I’m jealous of people with running buddies (especially those found on these boards) because my race will never be a shared experience. There’s something very communal about running long distances with someone and, oddly enough, it’s possible to feel alone surrounded by thousands of other runners.

Ultimately, I put it in the same category as pace, race strategy, etc. now matter how you get to the finish line, we all have something to be proud of.

I'm in the same boat. I've ran a few races at the same time as my little sister, but we've never run them side by side. We each have our own pace and we understand that. If we're in the same corral, we'll hang out together until the race starts, but once we cross the start line, we go our own pace.

Running is a group is fine but you have to decide up front how you are going to handle it if someone is hurting or having an off day.

I think this is key. Like @PrincessV mentioned, communication is key. Know your friends pace and make sure they know your pace. For stupid and naive reasons, I convinced myself that I could run substantially faster and at greater intervals than I had trained before my first race. While I know what I want from each race, it's critical that anyone who might want to run with me understand my goals. I waited 25 minutes or so for the Imperial cosplay group between mile 12 and 13 at 2018 Dark Side. Some might want to be done by then. I get that, but I wanted that photo with Darth Vader and the Emperor and knew I was safe or could easily fall in if they threatened a sweep.

And it's probably a good idea for a group only runner to have solo runs under their belt if that's what happens come race day.

 

[ZellyB]

But DATW! Certainly understand. I don't think I will be renewing my AP once it expires.

I know and it's really DATW and seeing you guys that has me struggling with the decision more than missing the races or Disney. Lol.

 

[FFigawi]

Let’s not get carried away...

I'll buy for anyone with me at Thirsty River during the full

 

[jennamfeo]

I'll buy for anyone with me at Thirsty River during the full

DEFINITELY getting a drink before EE. I regret not doing that this year.

 

[FFigawi]

DEFINITELY getting a drink before EE. I regret not doing that this year.

First round on me

 

[Neon Cactus]

I'll buy for anyone with me at Thirsty River during the full

There's the inspiration I need to increase my pace!

 

[Bree]

So I just realized registration is next week and I am really not ready for that so dopey better not sell out for at least a couple weeks.

I’m not ready for handing more money over either.

DEFINITELY getting a drink before EE. I regret not doing that this year.

Why did we decide not to? I don’t remember.

 

[flav]

I'll buy for anyone with me at Thirsty River during the full

How do we find you? It will be my first MW and I am planning on Dopey. Based on my current POT, I will probably be seeded in corral C for the Marathon and plan to stop for pictures.

 

[FFigawi]

How do we find you? It will be my first MW and I am planning on Dopey. Based on my current POT, I will probably be seeded in corral C for the Marathon and plan to stop for pictures.

Weather permitting, I'll be the guy in a lime green Disboards WISH shirt & a red sparkle skirt. I'm sure there will be a meet up in the corrals.

 

[pinkxray]

I’m am having a hard time deciding between the half or the full. I’m just not sure I can keep up with the training time and strain on my body for the full. It just seems like it will really cut into my family needs more so than the half training. I work full time and have three kids so don’t have much free time.

I checked my email today and there was a sign up email for a local 10k I have done for the past few years for my POT. They changed it to a 5mile run instead of a 10k. No more POT from that one. Maybe it’s a sign I should just go for the full?

 

[flav]

Weather permitting, I'll be the guy in a lime green Disboards WISH shirt & a red sparkle skirt. I'm sure there will be a meet up in the corrals.

Great, I plan on going to the meet up that morning!

 

[cavepig]

So I just realized registration is next week and I am really not ready for that so dopey better not sell out for at least a couple weeks.

I'm holding off too even though I'm like 60% planning on it (well not Dopey). After just registering for Wine & Dine it seems to soon to do another one already.