Marathon Weekend 2022

[AJruns]

It's been a while since I've been here, but I enjoyed catching up on the last 10 pages of posts to help get me in the right mindframe. This is my 3rd Disney full and I'm struggling to get the usual excitement due to some late-appearing injuries. Right now it's something to get through, and not enjoy, which is a bummer, because 2019 and 2020 are two of my favorite weekends of my life! But reading all this helps, and I'm hoping the Disney magic can kick in where my training can't- and I hope I can stay clear of covid in the meantime. Seconding what someone said about the negative test results after infection- it's ideal to get one mentally, but not a true indication if your quarantine period is up and you have no symptoms. I had a breakthrough case in August and was told not to even bother testing again at the end. I'll be traveling with some rapids and using them proactively to the extent of their limitations. Definitely wearing a mask while not running, and I also second the recommendation for a stiffer one during exercise- my N95 feels bulkier but I like that it sits away from my face and I'm not sucking in mouthfuls of fabric. Other random comment replies: I love my Stick and travel with it easily. Luckily (?) my body temperature issues mean the same outfit for 40 degrees and up, so I'm *probably* covered for the weather fluctuations, but my running quality decreases the warmer it gets. I'm definitely team cold-for-race-hot-for-parks! Two years ago I was in Antarctica for 2 weeks beforehand and didn't check the forecast until I landed- much better for my mental health but I'm sure I'll give in sooner this year because I can. Good luck everybody, hope to see you out there!

 

[Carol_]

Another day of silence from rD about my registration… I hope my virtual package comes before the races so I can get discounts at DS

 

[1lilspark]

Another day of silence from rD about my registration… I hope my virtual package comes before the races so I can get discounts at DS

If it’s a virtual package for mw I know some wd haven’t received theirs yet

 

[Carol_]

I bought the virtual then one in person race but my in person race isn’t showing up

 

[jrsharp21]

Now another to worry about for MW, if our flight doesn’t get canceled or major delays. After reading what happened on Christmas Eve with all the canceled flights really hoping that doesn’t hope on our way out. The article I read said that Jan 2nd and 3rd are the heaviest travel days after Christmas. Of course I am headed out on the 3rd.

 

[Herding_Cats]

Now another to worry about for MW, if our flight doesn’t get canceled or major delays. After reading what happened on Christmas Eve with all the canceled flights really hoping that doesn’t hope on our way out. The article I read said that Jan 2nd and 3rd are the heaviest travel days after Christmas. Of course I am headed out on the 3rd.

this is one of the reasons (aside from it just being plain cheaper) that I lobbied for us to fly out of Detroit and not a smaller/closer airport. Even if we do get delayed or cancelled, there are significantly more options for us to still get to Orlando that day.

 

[jrsharp21]

this is one of the reasons (aside from it just being plain cheaper) that I lobbied for us to fly out of Detroit and not a smaller/closer airport. Even if we do get delayed or cancelled, there are significantly more options for us to still get to Orlando that day.

I am flying out of Houston. And actually just checked my reservations and I forgot I moved my flight to the 4th. Hoping that helps a little. But even thinking about maybe trying to fly out the morning of the 4th instead.

 

[GreatLakes]

The flight cancellations are worrying but hopefully everyone settles out over the next few weeks and marathon weekend is minimally impacted.

 

[camaker]

The flight cancellations are worrying but hopefully everyone settles out over the next few weeks and marathon weekend is minimally impacted.

I’m already looking at the possibility of a solo drive down from NC if conditions require. Certainly not my first choice, though.

 

[GreatLakes]

I’m already looking at the possibility of a solo drive down from NC if conditions require. Certainly not my first choice, though.

I'm too far to drive down for a long weekend but I am prepared to go 2 or 3 hours to another airport if necessary.

 

[luv2cheer92]

I also have a back up plan of driving down from VA if needed. Not ideal, mostly for the timing of the drive back, but definitely doable.

 

[GirlfromTN]

I also have a back up plan of driving down from VA if needed. Not ideal, mostly for the timing of the drive back, but definitely doable.

Same backup plan for me. I have to say I am just so disappointed in the timing of everything. I have trained for 6+ months for my first marathon, and now we have omicron and flights being cancelled and so much uncertainty. I do not think Disney will cancel the races, but the general excitement and anticipation for the weekend is gone for me since there will probably be sort of a dark cloud over everything and lots of people feeling more cautious or concerned.

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

Same backup plan for me. I have to say I am just so disappointed in the timing of everything. I have trained for 6+ months for my first marathon, and now we have omicron and flights being cancelled and so much uncertainty. I do not think Disney will cancel the races, but the general excitement and anticipation for the weekend is gone for me since there will probably be sort of a dark cloud over everything and lots of people feeling more cautious or concerned.

I agree. The timing absolutely sucks. I want to be excited and am not planning on cancelling but have become so paranoid about the whole situation.

 

[garneska]

To complain since I was affected by flight cancellations. Had a flight today from atlanta to Cleveland and all canceled. Made decision last night after dinner at my mom’s to drive to ohio instead. Only rain in Ohio, no traffic, but my back was not happy with another 10.5 hour drive. Plan to drive back Dec 30 and then to Disney on Jan 6. I will be so happy a drive to Disney should be about 6.5 hours. Ugh. Happy holidays

 

[Kitty-chan]

Flight cancellations are making me nervous too! I'm coming from New England, and driving wouldn't really be an option. So I'm glad I'm planning to fly in on Thursday mid-day for the marathon Sunday, which gives me a little wiggle room as long as I'm not delayed for much more than 36 hours. Fingers crossed.

 

[huskies90]

I learned in 2018 to always have a second flight booked just in case after a northeastern snow storm canceled our flight in 2018 and all flights in the northeast and we had to scramble to get to the expo in time to get our bibs. I know a lot of New England dis’ers who didn’t make it down in 2018 for the races.

That being said, not only do I have flights booked on 1/3 and 1/4 I also have a one way rental car booked and may just decide to drive this year if the flights continue to cancel due to Covid. It’s a crazy time we are living thru right now. Do your best to prepare for anything.

 

[jrsharp21]

I think I have decided to take the first flight on the 4th instead of waiting. Hoping that flight goes out okay being the first one. But at least that gives me all day to try to get another flight if something happens. I thought about driving out but it is a 14 hour drive. Makes it tough to do in one day. Also because I am supposed to be working as much as possible over those days.

 

[PrincessV]

I’m local-ish, so flight cancellations aren’t a worry for me… but the fact that so many flights are being canceled due to staff calling out with COVID is quite concerning - I fear WDW may start seeing staffing shortages, too. I mean, beyond how short staffed it is already. I wonder what is the tipping point at which a race can’t go on due to inadequate staffing/volunteers? I mean, if only half the water table voluntEars show up that morning, do they just roll with half the water tables for the race? What if only half the medical staff shows? This is totally uncharted territory.

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! We are just nine days from the start of Marathon Weekend 2022!

Seasons greetings and welcome to the final Sundays are for Disney of 2021! I hope the holidays have treated you and your families well.

Christmas might be over, but for Sundays are for Disney, Santa Lee is here to listen to your final wishes for Marathon Weekend. So let us know what you have your fingers crossed for in the coming weeks.

- Travel goes smoothly. I have always been the kind of anxious flyer who checks his boarding pass 8,000 times before even stepping on a plane. I don't breathe a sigh of relief until I'm in the air for my connecting flight to MCO. This year, obviously has an added layer to it. I just hope traveling goes well.

- Manageable crowds. We'll be close enough to the holidays that I know it's going to be busy. I don't plan on getting to do everything every day, but I hope I can still do my favorites.

- Arrive home COVID-free. I've been cautious the entire pandemic. I'm vaccinated and boosted. But I know some things are out of my control no matter how careful I am.

Maybe next week @DopeyBadger can kick off the new year and the final countdown with a review of our MW goals for the final SAFD before the big event.

Have a great week, everyone!

 

[Carol_]

SAFD:
1. That it’s not cancelled due to you know what.
2. That I can keep up with first grade homework.
3. That the weather is dry and between 50-67 degrees.
4. That we find plenty of places to eat without ADRs as I never made them, and can’t be bothered.