Marathon Weekend 2027

[accm]

I did something similar for my first Dopey - had family come with who rarely go to Disney, so I was their guide. I barely woke up for the half, and then crashed hard afterwards. The walking personally wasn't an issue for me, since I was on my feet and walking all day at work anyways.

I think more than the walking, the hardest part will be sleep/rest. I'd have a conversation with your friends to set clear expectations about what you can and can't do.

 

[WDW 4 ME]

have made a habit (though not as religiously in recent years) to stay on my feet after a long run. I'll (generally) shower of course, but depending on the season I'll mow the yard, walk the dog, grocery shop, run errands with my wife, etc

Same for me. With few exceptions, I do not lay around after my long run. Get my post run stretch in, fuel and then run errands, do yard work, run the vacuum, laundry, walk the dog, etc. for several hours afterwards. Not necessarily for training purposes but rather there’s too much to get done and I already spent my fun hours “off” to go running. I do think it’s helped with my recovery, both from a physical and mental standpoint. Instead of “how can I go out later when I ran 12 miles this morning”, it’s “this is normal for me.”

 

[Naomeri]

It serves two purposes in my mind: it conditions my body to not be "done" after a long run and expect more time on my feet, and I firmly believe it helps me recover faster.

I learned my lesson (against my will, I want to be clear) about sitting around after a race after my very first one, the Twin Cities 10K in 2021. I unexpectedly had to drive 3 hours away about 2 hours after I got home, and then turn around drive right back home again. I could barely walk for days because of how much my muscles tightened up.

This is also why I use the stairs at my Disney resorts, even after a race or at the end of a long park day (but not with luggage, I'm crazy, not stupid ) My calves are the biggest culprits for tightening up and stairs seem to do the trick.