Marathon Weekend 2022

[lhermiston]

That's my complete list. I don't change up what I wear if the temps between 20 and 95.

You're tempting fate with this comment.

 

[lhermiston]

I haven't been to a marathon weekend since 2018, and that year I had the flu so I didn't do anything after Dopey. Just curious, is the DATW an unofficial official thing? Is it a Dis thing? Hoping to be healthy enough to enjoy some fun this time .

Disney pays us to do it so they can have lots of photos of extremely attractive runners to use in promotional materials.

 

[FFigawi]

Disney pays us to do it so they can have lots of photos of extremely attractive runners to use in promotional materials.

Still waiting for my cut of the royalty check

 

[camaker]

Still waiting for my cut of the royalty check

Disney said you requested your royalties in the form of beer. It’s just taking longer to get delivered with the supply chain issues.

 

[lhermiston]

Still waiting for my cut of the royalty check

Gotta pick it up in person. Africa Outpost. Not my rules. Sorry pal.

 

[PrincessV]

This what I was actually coming to ask about also. My original plans were to go on Wednesday at open to get my bib. I don't really care about merchandise but I think my wife wants me to grab a wine glass. After getting my bib I was going to head to Epcot to ride Remy with a ILL and get some lunch. But now I am wondering if it would be a better plan to go to Epcot first and then go to check in after lunch?

I hate expo crowds and there is no merch that outweighs my desire to deal with long lines, so that is exactly what I do: something else early in the day, and hit the expo around 2-3pm. But I do so knowing that things will likely have sold out. No guarantees of course, but I'm usually in for a race wine glass and have never seen that item sold out early.

I'm resisting the urge to start making lists for packing. And lists for costume weather contingencies. And figure out what's on my "still need to buy" list (like arm sleeves, maybe calf sleeves, hair accessories, etc.) Anyone else getting into list/prep mode?

Nope... FL's roller coaster winter weather has begun and it's all I can do to plan for my next run when the weather's bouncing between 80 and 40 every day lol!

 

[DisneyParrothead]

I'm another "get to the expo, get my stuff, get out" type of person. My mom and I did do a little browsing in 2019, but nothing justified the prices. Instead I bought an EPCOT Starbucks mug that I use almost every morning.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

Noticing that Disney still requires masks indoors and warns if you have the following:

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Congestion or runny nose

Between the races and my sinuses, I expect to have these conditions....

 

[leaf44]

Disney pays us to do it so they can have lots of photos of extremely attractive runners to use in promotional materials.

Disney pays us to do it so they can have lots of photos of extremely attractive runners to use in promotional materials.

Well, obviously I should have known this was the answer! I shouldn’t have bothered to ask. Can’t wait to get that free Disney alcohol, because I know I look amazing after getting up at 3am and running a marathon

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! We are 37 days from the kickoff of Marathon Weekend 2022!

I hope those of you who celebrate had a great Thanksgiving and those of you who don't had a nice week, too. Regardless of whether or not you recognize the holiday, I think we can all agree that there is a lot to be grateful for this year and, at least, in the next 40 days or so.

So, for this week's Sundays are for Disney, I want to know what you're all thankful for. It can certainly be Disney/runDisney-related, but feel to tell us non-Disney things you're grateful for. We've all been dealing with *gestures broadly* ... all of this for a while now and I think it's important to stop and remember what we keep grinding for.

I'm thankful for this upcoming Marathon Weekend and all it represents. On a general level, I've been impacted by the pandemic just as I'm sure many of you have been. While I've been fortunate that those close to me have all avoided getting sick, we've dealt with the isolation and disruption that have come with the pandemic. So, I am thankful for Marathon Weekend representing a return to whatever normal now looks like.

On a personal level, Marathon Weekend represents a personal celebration for me. I survived an extremely chaotic divorce and got a new job four months ago that I love. I struggled through a lot to get here. This is my victory lap - not just for another round of training, but for some personal triumphs.

And, of course, I'm just thankful to be going to Disney World. To ride the rides, to hear the sounds, to eat the food, to drink the beer, to pound some pavement with a few thousand of my closest friends and I'm thankful I get the opportunity to do it with all of you.

Have a great week, everyone!

 

[Baloo in MI]

SAFD:

Great question today! I grew up with one side of my family that celebrated Thanksgiving and all those traditions and another side that was pretty anti to the traditional message of Thanksgiving “i.e. pilgrims and Indians, etc.” Won’t dig into that here. But I will share that both families were into being together and sharing thanks. So this is always what my heart goes to when I think about Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for my family and my health. I am grateful for all that life has given me in terms of a good job, financial stability and a promise of retirement and more playtime! Specific to running I am thankful for my recovery from that stupid ankle injury that led to surgery and recovery that took sooooo long. And although I am a bit slower than I used to be I am also getting better at letting go of personal judgement and expectation; for that I am hugely grateful.

I will end with saying that I am so thankful for this community that I have had the opportunity to be a part of since 2015. I have one daughter who is a runner and a couple friends who run, but for the most part that is my running support here at home. The conversations in the DIS runDisney threads have been a source of connection, motivation, laughter and inspiration. So for that I thank all of you!

 

[Naomeri]

SAFD: I‘m grateful for having a family that is being smart about “all of this” so everyone is safe and the family holidays will be as normal as possible this year.

I’m also grateful for runDisney because it gave me the push I needed to try something new and discover that I’m slightly more athletically—capable than I ever thought I could be.

 

[FFigawi]

SAFD: Among other things, I’m thankful for my family, my friends, and the fact that I’m able to get out and enjoy life, training, and racing with them.

 

[jmasgat]

SAFD: I am thankful that--being a largely anti-social, cynical person (at least half true) --I have survived the last two years with my physical and mental health intact. I guess being an introvert has helped!

I am thankful that both my children are also healthy, happy and now homeowners. Happy that my daughter married a wonderful man this past fall, and that they are all coming home for Christmas.

I am thankful that I still get to run--even though I expect I will always be dealing with the "running injury du jour", and that I am progressing in my journey towards running without past comparison.

As for Disney....I am happy I snagged a great DVC rental and will get to spend 4 nights in one of my favorite hotels (AKL). Any other runners staying there--first drink at Victoria Falls is on me! And, of course, looking for a repeat with the Goof Troop Roving Road Party.

 

[pluto377]

SAFD: I'm thankful for my health and that I've been able to stay healthy during this craziness.

I'm thankful that we've come far enough in this pandemic that we can have Marathon Weekend back.

I'm thankful for all the progress my two oldest sons have made this year in dealing with their ADHD and for all their amazing doctors and therapists that have helped our family get back on track.

I'm thankful for my supportive hubby who encourages me to run and doesn't complain (too much) that I'm doing MW solo.

And I'm thankful for this forum because I don't have any real life running friends!

 

[Carol_]

SAFD:
Family,
Health despite unhealthy bits here and there,
that my income just doubled, and therefore my student loan debt will soon be a thing of the past,
DVC,
disboards,
other people’s friendly pets,
water parks,
lamb chops,
fancy places,
Bose noise-reducing headphones,
warm jackets,
hot tea,
coffee,
chocolate,
advent calendars with hot wheels,
Captain Morgan,
electric blankets,
and legos.

 

[Herding_Cats]

SAFD:

I'm thankful:
-that my immediate family has been able to stay healthy this year, and that in my extended family that stuff has been mild or minor.
-That all 3 of my boys could go back to in-person school this year.
-For my husband putting up with my deep-dive into this new running hobby.
-For my SIL saying yes to my crazy plans (like running a half marathon at the end of the school year and a full marathon at the beginning of the school year)
-For travel refund policies.
-That we didn't sell our paid-off vehicle back in March (keeping it for our oldest to drive) when we upgraded to something with more room.
-For the ability to still be able sleep on the floor next to a crib half the time and not wake up in horrible pain.
-For MW races being back in person so I can have an amazing birthday weekend.
-For this little corner of the DisBoards and the honest, kind, realistic people who offer up great advice, help, and encouragement.

 

[matt and beth]

Thankful to God for:
My family, wife, children, extended family, health of all us, food on our table, nice cars to drive, home, heat and electricity, income, a rewarding job, church, ability to exercise, the USA and being born here, and those that give their lives to protect us.

 

[GreatLakes]

SAFD: I'm thankful I'm able to train for and attend marathon weekend. I'm healthy enough to do a full marathon and financially secure enough to spend the money to do it. The past two years has really put into perspective how quickly either of those things can be taken away from you so I want to highlight both of them here.

 

[CP3uhoh]

Course maps this week? Tuesday or Thursday?