Marathon Weekend 2022

[SheHulk]

I've seen old or thrift store bathrobes in corrals too.

This is actually a really good idea! They have sleeves and are long enough to cover most of your legs but are easy to take off with running shoes on. I may use this one for my next race!

Yup I've done this and it's great. In 2017, I planned to only wear my bathrobe in the corrals, but it stayed so cold I kept it until I entered MK. Hated to part with it, but I hated even more having MK/castle pics with an old ratty bathrobe over my princess-y running outfit!

 

[MissLiss279]

I usually get $3 fleece blankets from Walmart. I can wear then like a cape - tie a knot in front and hold it closed, or just sit on it if it’s not too cold. If it is really cold and windy, I will add a Mylar blanket that I saved from a previous race over it.

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning RunDisney all-stars! We are 44 days from the start of Marathon Weekend!

With less than 7 weeks to go, this week’s Sundays are for Disney is about planning. Specifically, how do you plan to spend the time you’re not running?

I’m a parks addict, so I plan on heading to the parks every day I’m down there. I’m still debating my first day plans.

Friday: Expo. Current plan is Epcot because I want two shots at shooting Harmonious and I don’t know what state I’ll be in Monday night (but I can guess). That said, I’m strongly debating doing DHS instead to try to do ROTR and other favorites. Hurricane Hannah’s at 3 regardless of which park I choose.

Saturday: Half. Magic Kingdom. No meal plans.

Sunday: Full. Magic Kingdom. Late Ohana ADR.

Monday: DATW. Epcot. Via Napoli lunch.

Have a great week, everyone!

 

[1lilspark]

SAFD:
Thur Expo, casually stroll around Epcot (told Sister she has my full permission to stay for harmonious after I tap out and skyliner back to AOA around 7ish)
Friday 10K, Magic (depending on crowds, weather and general vibes may hop to Epcot cause harmonious > enchantment in our opinion)
Saturday studios at least till our cantina reservation at 5 after that may hop or go to springs depending on crowd/mood
Sunday animal kingdom though if kitetales is canceled again like it was on our day in November we may just tap out and head home

 

[DisneyParrothead]

I fly in Wednesday and will hit the expo after checking in. I do need to work a little bit when I’m there so I’ll be taking advantage of the wifi. I have scheduled EPCOT Friday if I need to stay close to my hotel after the 10k, but if my manager is fine with it, I’ll reschedule for the Magic Kingdom. I also figure a nap will be needed as well.

 

[Herding_Cats]

Wednesday: expo, lunch at Sanaa, grocery run, maybe DS or something.

Thursday: MK. Early dinner at Skipper Canteen, fireworks for sure.

Friday: DH is running the 10k. Lunch at Terralina. Art of Disney. Maybe the HH meetup (he thinks it’s weird that I want to meet strangers from the internet), skyliner tour.

Saturday: half for me. Brunch at Homecomin’ and try to recover for Sunday.

Sunday: full for me. Move to Boulder Ridge for the last night. Hot tub.

Monday: 6am flight and then a 4.5 hour drive home and probably a basketball game for my oldest.

 

[Barca33Runner]

SAFD: My plans have somewhat changed as a result of my niece and nephew being I’m town longer than expected.

Wednesday: Early flights, head to Disney Springs, Splitsville for lunch and bowling (trying for the first time, though it would be fun for the kids), Expo, checking into our rental, pool and relax, early to bed for 5k

Thursday: 5k, Hollywood Studios, Skyliner to CBR, dinner at Sebastian’s, back to rental, asleep for 10k

Friday: 10k, Magic Kingdom, late lunch @ Plaza, possibly waiting for fireworks, back home, asleep for Half. This was the big change to my schedule. Wasn’t planning on a park, now we might be staying at one late into the night. Half gonna be rough.

Saturday: Half, rest and relaxation at rental, possibly dining at Disney Springs, asleep very early for full.

Sunday: Full, rest and relaxation at rental.

Monday: Magic Kingdom, lunch at Steakhouse 71, back to MK for fireworks

Tuesday: Relaxed day at Epcot.

We will likely get Genie+ for Thursday and Friday to make sure the kids can get on everything. Definitely not getting it Monday and Tuesday as those days are specifically to wind down and do whatever comes.

 

[nekonekoneko]

Wednesday: get in, get my 5k bib, get my DW her Dopey bib. Get to Epcot, Lunch at S220, see if we can stay up for the fireworks.

Thursday: 5k then MK. Lunch at Skipper Canteen. Dessert party is in the cards.

Friday: she runs the 10k, then to DHS.

Saturday: her half. Back in Dopey 2018, I made this a rest day. She was bored, so we went to DAK. now it's mandatory. Dinner at Sanaa.

Sunday: she's got her Marathon, I'm going to chase her using Disney transportation. I tried to do the 4 parks while she's running, but limited hopping is going to be an issue this year. I'll still figure it out. Then MK for pictures and celebration dinner at White Castle somewhere nice!

 

[Princess KP]

Maybe the HH meetup (he thinks it’s weird that I want to meet strangers from the internet)

I thought the same thing. I was hesitant to go to my first meetup, especially alone, but I am so glad I did. I have made some really good friends through this group.
You can always just walk by and if we don’t look like serial killers to you, stop for a drink or two…

 

[Herding_Cats]

I thought the same thing. I was hesitant to go to my first meetup, especially alone, but I am so glad I did. I have made some really good friends through this group.
You can always just walk by and if we don’t look like serial killers to you, stop for a drink or two…

I’m hoping to at least stop by and be able to see faces from “team not so fast” for the half and full. It’s going to depend on the toddler probably.

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

SAFD: Our plans outside of running aren't that exciting, but I'm so looking forward to it!

- Tuesday: fly in late and sleep at MCO Hyatt
- Wednesday: arrive at AKL, expo at opening, late Steakhouse 71 lunch, maybe monorail to Trader Sam's, then Lyft back to AKL
- Thursday: 5k, Disney Springs for lunch, hoping to get Gideons cookies and Polite Pig for the first time, also get a customized Dopey ornament at the Disney Christmas Shop.
- Friday: 10k, eat, nap, read a book on AKL balcony, Sanaa for dinner
- Saturday: Half, eat, nap, eat (Boma?)
- Sunday: Full, eat, nap, eat (Boma?). Need to decide which night to do Boma.
- Monday: Epcot, lunch ADR somewhere, hoping to join a Dis meet up!
- Tuesday: fly home

I still need to figure out transportation to/from MCO... either book a car service or just wing it with Lyft.

 

[jrsharp21]

SAFD:

Tuesday night - flying in and get to Orlando around 11pm. Checking into Holiday Inn Disney Springs.

Wednesday - Working in the morning and then heading over to the expo at 10am. After that, heading over to Epcot. Going to buy a ILL for Remy around noon and then grab some fish n chips for lunch. Back to the room to work until 5pm and then off to Hollywood Studios until park close.

Thursday - 5k and then back to the room to work. Log off around 2pm and then heading over to Magic Kingdom until around 8pm.

Friday - 10k and then checking out of Holiday Inn and checking into Port Orleans Riverside. Dropping my luggage there and then headed to the airport to pick up my family. Then hitting up the expo on the way back so that my wife can check in. Afterwards plan to stroll the POR grounds and then head over to Disney Springs. We have an ADR for Rainforest Cafe around 5pm. Afterward will do some shopping and then back to the hotel.

Saturday - Half marathon. Kids will be going to the parks while my wife and I run. As soon as we are done and clean up we will meet them at Magic Kingdom. Corn dog and funnel cake will be on the to do list. Then we plan on park hopping over to DHS that afternoon. The kids job is to get us a ILL for ROTR for that evening.

Sunday - Full marathon for me. The rest of the family will be at Epcot. They are going to get a ILL for Remy and then hang out to meet me at the finish line. After cleaning up we will head to MK around 2pm and hang out until close. We have a dinner reservation for 7:45 at The Plaza Restaurant. So will be nice to close out the trip with a nice meal and leaving to an empty park.

Monday we have a 9am flight home.

 

[dobball23]

SAFD: We have a long trip planned and will only be in the parks one day (and that will be nearly a week after Marathon Weekend).

Jan. 5: Erica (my wife) and I arrive @9:40 a.m. Check in to All Star Music. Hit expo to pick up Dopey bib (me) and 5K bib (Erica). Dinner at Sanaa.
Jan. 6: Bus to DHS for a Skyliner tour. Check out Riviera. Eat lunch at Spyglass Grill at CBR (if it is open). Miniature golf? Dinner at Three Bridges at Coronado.
Jan. 7: My parents arrive. Move to POFQ. Beignets at POFQ. Hang out at resort and then dinner at Beaches & Cream (hopefully! reservation has been tough to get and this was my dad's request)
Jan. 8: Breakfast at Trail's End after half marathon. Explore Fort Wilderness. Dinner at Disney Springs (collection of quick service)
Jan. 9: Lunch at Sassagoula Float Works. Take monorail around to resorts and explore. Boat to Wilderness Lodge for dinner at Whispering Canyon.
Jan. 10: My parents leave. We head to Port Canaveral for 4-night cruise on the Dream with Erica's parents.
Jan. 14: Return to Disney World. Check back in to POFQ with Erica's parents.
Jan. 15: Take Erica's mom to Magic Kingdom for her first-ever visit to a Disney theme park.
Jan. 16: Fly home (last flight of night). Hoping to get some Gideon's cookies at Disney Springs.

 

[jmasgat]

SAFD: I have no park plans yet--no ticket. I have decided though, that I'm going to Lounge hop my way through this trip to do Cocktails and Apps for dinners.

Previous SAFD: I apparently spoke too soon about my calf "injury" clearing up. It hasn't, and I'm trying to figure out what to do about it.

ETA: I also just chipped a tooth, so I guess it's good tomorrow is a rest day. Hope my dentist can fit me in.

 

[Baloo in MI]

@jmasgat hoping your calf heals!!

SAFD:
Well this is a longer trip for my family. We are new to DVC and had points burning a hole in our pockets! We are going for several days before the races, would prefer do this after the races but the girls school made that impossible this year.

we are going on Friday, 12/31 and staying at Poly for one night, then moving to Wilderness Lodge for remanded off the trip.

Sunday, 1/2- HS and hopefully ROTR!
Monday, 1/3 - Epcot
Tuesday, 1/4 - AK
Wednesday, 1/5 - Expo & MK
Thursday, 1/6 - whole family doing 5k & Epcot
Friday,1/7 - I am doing 10k & family at MK
Saturday, 1/8 - DD & I am doing Half, rest day and Disney Springs
Sunday, 1/9 - I am doing full, dinner somewhere (can’t remember)…
Monday,1/10 - MK and pack
Tuesday,1/11- fly home

So excited!

 

[princesspirateandrunner]

SAFD:
Friday—get up really early and drive down. Go to MCO and pick up DS24, who should land around lunchtime. Get something to eat and hopefully, go to the HH meetup (I thought it was at 2:00, not 3:00? Someone please set me straight on the time). Go to the expo. Depending when the room is ready, check in at OKW at some point (not DVC, but rented points for first time). Greet DS’s girlfriend when she arrives that evening, then have an early night.
Saturday—DH, DS, and I are all running the half. Get something to eat and clean up, then go to DS. Late afternoon meal at Terralina.
Sunday—DH and I are running the full. DS and his GF are going to Epcot, so we hope to see them as we run through. That evening, drinks at Wine Bar George, then dinner at Frontera.
Monday—MK for all four of us, with dinner at Skipper’s. Stay for the fireworks.
Tuesday—take DS and his GF to MCO, then move to AKL for a resort day. Dinner at Sanaa.
Wednesday— drive home.

 

[BigEeyore]

SAFD: (I am traveling with one of my running buddies, who is not on the Dis boards, so won't be going to HH)

Friday - early AM flight, check into AKL then head to expo. MK after expo stuff is done, will probably get Genie + this day. Dinner at Skipper Canteen. Try to not be tempted to stay for fireworks and go to bed like a good runner...
Saturday - Half, then off to HS for the day after cleaning up. Not sure about Genie +, will probably fork over the $ for ROTR ILL though. Dinner at Mama Melrose.
Sunday - Full, then AK for the day. Dinner at Boma. Possibly head to MK or Epcot for fireworks if the timing works out and I am still upright!
Monday - enjoy not setting my alarm for 2:30 AM and then head to Epcot - hoping to meet up for some of DATW, although I have to fly home Monday evening so will probably only have a couple of drinks!

 

[CP3uhoh]

SAFD: Our plans outside of running aren't that exciting, but I'm so looking forward to it!

- Tuesday: fly in late and sleep at MCO Hyatt
- Wednesday: arrive at AKL, expo at opening, late Steakhouse 71 lunch, maybe monorail to Trader Sam's, then Lyft back to AKL
- Thursday: 5k, Disney Springs for lunch, hoping to get Gideons cookies and Polite Pig for the first time, also get a customized Dopey ornament at the Disney Christmas Shop.
- Friday: 10k, eat, nap, read a book on AKL balcony, Sanaa for dinner
- Saturday: Half, eat, nap, eat (Boma?)
- Sunday: Full, eat, nap, eat (Boma?). Need to decide which night to do Boma.
- Monday: Epcot, lunch ADR somewhere, hoping to join a Dis meet up!
- Tuesday: fly home

I still need to figure out transportation to/from MCO... either book a car service or just wing it with Lyft.

Had Boma after the 10K Saturday and prior to running the half on Sunday and PRed the half of that helps. One of our favorites now even without the PR

 

[Carol_]

SAFD: I have a plan… my plan is to not post my plans on the inter webs

 

[garneska]

I too thought HH meet up was Friday at 2. Regardless I plan to do the HH meet up but have dinner at Topolino’s that night.

Friday, I am doing the 10k.
Saturday, DH is doing the half. With Homecomin for brunch.
Sunday, I am doing the marathon.
monday, Epcot and Space220 for dinner.