Marathon Weekend 2023

[Naomeri]

I'm also scared of the geese! And falling trees... And red winged blackbirds.... And slipping on ice.... And exercise induced asthma... And running without several witnesses nearby... And that may be it, but who knows what tomorrow will bring!

I feel like there’s a story behind the red-winged blackbirds fear…

 

[fatmanatee]

In honor of yesterdays news, a throwback from MW 2022:

 

[lukemorenus]

Belated SAFD: It turns out 18 miles on planet Hoth was a bad idea! ... but Dopey training is on track, despite the Grumpy face.

 

[Naomeri]

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Belated SAFD: It turns out 18 miles on planet Hoth was a bad idea! ... but Dopey training is on track, despite the Grumpy face.

I hope you’ve got something better than a dead Tauntaun to warm you up

 

[pluto377]

SAFD: I'm lucky that I live near three different state parks, so I spend a lot of time in those. And some days I just run in my neighborhood, which is not the least bit interesting. Here are some internet photos of the paths in the parks.

 

[bryana]

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Belated SAFD: It turns out 18 miles on planet Hoth was a bad idea! ... but Dopey training is on track, despite the Grumpy face.

I did my 18 miles for the 2018 MW in a storm that dropped almost 6 inches by the time I was done. It’s still one of my favorite ones to this day. I’m a psycho who loves running in the snow though.

 

[AJruns]

Good points! I’m definitely going to MK for some Photopass photos after the race (and a shower), but I like the idea that I can get even more photos at a later time.

I’ll be solo at MK Sunday afternoon and appreciate what getting good photos can mean- I may only have an iPhone, but I have lots of time and patience and I’m happy to do a (slightly less professional) photo shoot for you if want something to tide you over til the spring.

 

[lukemorenus]

I hope you’ve got something better than a dead Tauntaun to warm you up

Around mile 16 I would have gladly climbed in, LOL

 

[lookingforsunshine]

and on occasion there is an otter

Oh my god. Where do you live? I’m moving there immediately. Otters are my absolute favorite.

 

[GollyGadget]

I feel like there’s a story behind the red-winged blackbirds fear…

There’s a story behind each of those fears unfortunately, except maybe the ice slipping but that one is totally rational.

The birds are exceptionally territorial during nesting season and will swoop down and relentlessly peck at your head. It is not pleasant. I have learned that they won't swoop if I keep eye contact which results in a lot of twirling and me looking like I've lost my mind. I generally just avoid their areas during certain times of year.

 

[Baloo in MI]

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Belated SAFD: It turns out 18 miles on planet Hoth was a bad idea! ... but Dopey training is on track, despite the Grumpy face.

There have been some great pictures this week - loved the otter, beaches, tree lined paths…. But this is awesome!

 

[opusone]

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Belated SAFD: It turns out 18 miles on planet Hoth was a bad idea! ... but Dopey training is on track, despite the Grumpy face.

I must admit… I laughed a little at the sunglasses in this photo. Did they help?

 

[Dom497]

I must admit… I laughed a little at the sunglasses in this photo. Did they help?

For me at least, sunglasses in snowstorms help keep the wind and snow out of my eyes. Though a delicate balance is required when wearing a buff over my mouth/nose to prevent the sunglasses from fogging up (gotta position the sunglasses jusssst right).

 

[DisneyParrothead]

I hope you’ve got something better than a dead Tauntaun to warm you up

At least something that smells better!

 

[lukemorenus]

I must admit… I laughed a little at the sunglasses in this photo. Did they help?

They keep the snow out of my eyes --- but they make me trip over everything in the dark, LOL

 

[Blue Caterpillar]

I'm so jealous of all the fall leaves pictures. I think I am going to try to find a half somewhere where you can see the leaves change.

This first one is dirt road, that is surprisingly well maintained, since it doesn't really lead anywhere (unless you are a rockhound there are some old mines at the end) even during our monsoon season. it's quite hilly thru here.


I do my long runs mostly along rural highways, normally there isn't hardly any traffic, except much of the land is BLM and its hunting season. So a bit more than normal, but people tend to give you lots room.

 

[azrivest]

Throwback to last week's SAFD...

We just finished our Xmas tree. Spot anything interesting?

 

[Sleepless Knight]

3. Wait and book a MK session the last day of Springtime Surprise, and bring all of my 2023 medals (which would be all races from MW, PW, and SS).

In 2017, I ran the Rebel Challenge and Dark Side Challenge so I also got the Kessel Run and 10th anniversary Coast to Coast medals. For good measure, I decided to run Avengers Half in Disneyland so I hauled all of my medals to Disneyland for photos in Disneyland. Made for a lot of fun and it was nice to have Coast to Coast medal photos in Disneyland.

I had good luck with the photopass photographers at MK after this year's Dopey, and it was something I was already paying for. If the photos aren't GREAT you know you still have the session after Springtime Surprise. And with the individual attention the CYM gives you, you could easily do some really cool stuff with different combos of medals.

I've gotten some great photos with the regular PhotoPass photographers in the parks. Many have come up with cool ideas on their own (one used a shutter effect to simulate hyperspace after a Star Wars race) and others have been very willing to work with whatever crazy idea I come up with.

 

[Baloo in MI]

Throwback to last week's SAFD...

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The Rescuers!

 

[HangWithMerida]

This is my work week lunch running route. The waterway runs down to the park by the lake. We have a gym with showers inside of our office. So it makes it really convenient to head out during lunch for a 4-5 mile run and not have to worry about it after work.

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Hey! I know that spot! I don’t run there often but drive over there every now and then.