This confirms that the half won't go through the toll plaza, turns left just prior to that. Disappointing! That was a nice moment.
This is especially bad for mile 17 for everyone who is trying to figure out exact pace for Expedition Everest. This puts it at about mile 17.7 and the Disney map put it at mile 17. Not the biggest deal in the grand scheme of things, but can throw people off.
Nice! If you want to say hi before the race, feel free to DM me. Would be fun to meet up! The weather is looking to be warmer than I would like, but I guess it will be good practice for Disney...
The map shared a while back seems more similar to the USATF map. I’ve sent an email asking which one is accurate. I’d really like an accurate one with water stops so I can plan my fueling.
Oh that’s not going to be fun
. I’m going to need hang right the whole way into it and then hope that rectangle is just enough to basically U-turn in. There is no way my handcycle is going to make that sharp left. Going to have tohope people are paying enough attention because I literally have no choice on how to navigate that turn.
It absolutely will be... but hopefully it's not as bad as the two body-crushing mosh pits in Epcot last year
"Caution runners, course narrows ahead!"
Just a heads up, they had changed the announcements at Wine and Dine. Biggest change was switching runners to athletes, but the intonation also changed. It totally threw my 7 year old off, who's used to saying "Caution runners, speed bump ahead" whenever we run up to a speed bump during training.
What? This is almost as disappointing as not running through World Showcase at the end of the marathon.
I think this is reasonable! I feel the opposite this training cycle. My first marathon was in 2018 and I said the same thing- I'll never do another full. I've done a bunch of half marathons between then and now and this will be my second marathon, but after training for Dopey, I want to do at least a marathon a year. I am using a slightly modified Higdon plan for Dopey which peaks at 58 MPW next week and I think building up to that distance is contributing to my loving the training, lol. I also don't have kids and my husband has said he doesn't mind my long runs on the weekend, so that also plays a factor.
I'm feeling this right now too, as a lot of new issues have cropped up this training cycle. I blame perimenopause, but I've also experienced some massive life changes since I last trained for a marathon just 2 years ago. I LOVED spectating it last year after running the first three races, so I'm thinking I'll revert to that at least every other year. I was worried about FOMO for the challenges, but it really wasn't a big deal, aside from missing the ears.
Welcome to the Dark Side! I came to the same realization training for my last marathon two years ago. Honestly? The first marathon weekend after making the call was a little tough: mentally, I missed the long, long distance training, but physically I felt so much better and had so much more time for other things I enjoy in life. I spectated the marathon, though , and that was just as enjoyable - maybe even more enjoyable tbh - as running it myself. It really solidified for me that I’d made the right decision. I assume I’ll never do a full again, and I’m not even sure I'll do any more halfs after this one, and I’m really, really good with that!
I really feel this, especially the part I bolded. This year I only signed up for the half (will DNS though) and I thoroughly enjoyed the freedom I had this fall! Last year we gave up a hiking trip out west because it was interfering with my marathon training schedule.
I have been reassessing my running goals as I’m struggling with some injuries and realizing how much I’d love to focus on 10 milers (favorite distance) with the occasional half thrown in. I’m done with the marathon.
