Marathon Weekend 2023

[jennysdcc]

Don't we all have like 6 attempts at this thing? Cumulatively that seems like enough to get access.

Have you guys managed to crack this before? That would be hilarious

 

[Herding_Cats]

Have you guys managed to crack this before? That would be hilarious

no. we haven't. But can you imagine the absolute CHAOS that would ensue if someone DID crack it? As it is, the last few guides still had previous race weekend info in them when they got released, missing info, etc. I would assume that a not-ready-to-be-released guide would be even worse.

 

[PrincessV]

Have you guys managed to crack this before? That would be hilarious

Only in the “old days” before they went to the current platform. And yes, I’ve already exhausted my attempts using the types of passwords they used back then.

Has anyone tried “password” yet?!

 

[lukemorenus]

Only in the “old days” before they went to the current platform. And yes, I’ve already exhausted my attempts using the types of passwords they used back then.

Has anyone tried “password” yet?!

LOL - yes... yes I did

 

[lukemorenus]

...and "Dopey10" and "WDW30" ... LOL

 

[Blue Caterpillar]

I'll be there solo! Come to the meet up! I had so much fun last year and everyone was so nice!

I didn't get a waiver email.....

I'll be solo too!

 

[RunWI1265]

I'll be there solo! Come to the meet up! I had so much fun last year and everyone was so nice!

I’m going to plan on it! I’m mostly a reader of the thread and not a big post(er) so hopefully that’s ok!

 

[lookingforsunshine]

Any other ladies going to be down there solo?

I will be!

I'm more upset that they got the birthday wrong!

same lol I was like who made this

 

[Dom497]

Does the waiver email using only get sent out to US racers? I'm in Canada and never received an email.

 

[jpeterson]

Does the waiver email using only get sent out to US racers? I'm in Canada and never received an email.

Possibly. There was nothing special about the email except to tell you to login and sign your waivers. If you've done that you don't need to worry.

 

[Herding_Cats]

Does the waiver email using only get sent out to US racers? I'm in Canada and never received an email.

regardless of the email (which is just a reminder) you should still be able to log into your account and complete the waiver if you haven't already done so. (I think. I'm not in Canada.)

 

[jpeterson]

regardless of the email (which is just a reminder) you should still be able to log into your account and complete the waiver if you haven't already done so. (I think. I'm not in Canada.)

Or do international runners have to do a paper waiver? I can't remember.

 

[sandam1]

Or do international runners have to do a paper waiver? I can't remember.

I believe that they do.

 

[marty3d]

I believe that they do.

Yes - International runners have to sign the paper waiver.

 

[azrivest]

Does the waiver email using only get sent out to US racers? I'm in Canada and never received an email.

Yes. You'll need to print it out to sign it and give it when you enter the bib pickup building.

You can only sign the digital waiver if you registered with a US address. I tried signing my Princess waiver when I was in Orlando last month and it wouldnt let me

 

[jrsharp21]

Just logged into my profile and the waiver isn't there for me. So probably coming in waves.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Does anyone recall if Garmin usually has a booth at the expo? Thinking of upgrading but want to wait. They used to sometimes offer discounts or "specials" when you buy from them at an expo although I suspect those days may be long gone.

My sister bought a Garmin at either the 2019 or 2020 expo.

I needed exactly this right now, as I sit here procrastinating before my 4 mile run. Thank you lol. Time to get on the treadmill…

Believe me I need to practice that trick frequently. But I think the practice makes for a mental boost when the real mile 22 (or whatever comes) during the marathon. At mile 20, I often hear somebody say "just a 10K to go now" and then I remind myself that I ran a 10K just 2 days ago, so I know how to handle the 10K. Whatever tricks you come up with to shut down the part of your brain that wants to be done will help you carry the day.

2016 U.S. Olympic Marathoner Jared Ward once shared that your mind is the one in control here. Your body will want to quit a lot sooner than your brain will. He related instances of elite level marathoners continuing to race in brutal conditions far beyond what their body should have been capable of simply because their will to keep going was more powerful. However, the moment that your brain tells your body that it's done, your body will quickly respond and it will be extremely difficult to keep going. So for me as the miles pile up during the race, I try to focus my mental energies on anything else besides how tired and sore my body feels. In 2019, I got deliriously excited upon seeing the spires of a then under construction Star Wars Galaxy's Edge because I knew that in a few months I would be in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and that helped entertain my mind for a while.

Legendary BYU football coach LaVell Edwards once said that he believes that the will to prepare is more important than the will to win. The great athletes he coached had the will to prepare and that was what made the difference on game days. So for me, training has become my time to prepare. Training helps me learn how to cope with bad runs in case race day is a rough one. Or how to power through a rough stretch and keep going. Training also helps me test out new strategies and fuel sources.

 

[luv2cheer92]

Just logged into my profile and the waiver isn't there for me. So probably coming in waves.

The waivers have been there since registration. You may have already signed it.

 

[Naomeri]

My sister bought a Garmin at either the 2019 or 2020 expo.

Believe me I need to practice that trick frequently. But I think the practice makes for a mental boost when the real mile 22 (or whatever comes) during the marathon. At mile 20, I often hear somebody say "just a 10K to go now" and then I remind myself that I ran a 10K just 2 days ago, so I know how to handle the 10K. Whatever tricks you come up with to shut down the part of your brain that wants to be done will help you carry the day.

2016 U.S. Olympic Marathoner Jared Ward once shared that your mind is the one in control here. Your body will want to quit a lot sooner than your brain will. He related instances of elite level marathoners continuing to race in brutal conditions far beyond what their body should have been capable of simply because their will to keep going was more powerful. However, the moment that your brain tells your body that it's done, your body will quickly respond and it will be extremely difficult to keep going. So for me as the miles pile up during the race, I try to focus my mental energies on anything else besides how tired and sore my body feels. In 2019, I got deliriously excited upon seeing the spires of a then under construction Star Wars Galaxy's Edge because I knew that in a few months I would be in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and that helped entertain my mind for a while.

Legendary BYU football coach LaVell Edwards once said that he believes that the will to prepare is more important than the will to win. The great athletes he coached had the will to prepare and that was what made the difference on game days. So for me, training has become my time to prepare. Training helps me learn how to cope with bad runs in case race day is a rough one. Or how to power through a rough stretch and keep going. Training also helps me test out new strategies and fuel sources.

I definitely use “just a 5K to go” at mile 10 of half marathons. We practically do 5Ks in our sleep, so it’s no big deal

 

[FFigawi]

I definitely use “just a 5K to go” at mile 10 of half marathons. We practically do 5Ks in our sleep, so it’s no big deal

I used this mental trick during my Ironman last weekend. I couldn’t wait to get off the bike and have just the marathon left

Race report coming soon. I’m up to T2 in my writing.

ETA: race report is done