Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread-Part 2

[mickeysgal]

Add me to the Runkeeper mystery...mine said 13.65 miles but the time listed matched Disney's exactly. Did I do that much bobbing and weaving within the crowds?

 

[jimandami]

Done with the marathon! It was hot and honestly awful, but I have been dealing with ITBS and it flared up pretty badly around mile 15-16 and soon, I could only run 0.5 miles at a time. Anyway, finished in 4:33 which is at least 30 min off what I wanted but its done! The mile 20 thing was quite lame...some big character balloons and Minnie/Mickey!

 

[pxefig]

For everyone wondering about the distance, if it's more on your own GPS, it just means you weren’t cutting corners— literally.

For a USATF-certified course the distance is defined by the shortest possible route a runner could take without being disqualified.

For most races, a certified measurer rides the course on a bike, staying near the curb and taking every available tangent. This ensures that all runners will run at least the declared race distance and very few will actually run just the exact race distance because most people won't take the angles and hug the curb the whole time and people have to take extra steps around others participants, hit a water stop or stay to the middle or outside lane.

 

[FFigawi]

For everyone wondering about the distance, if it's more on your own GPS, it just means you weren’t cutting corners— literally.

For a USATF-certified course the distance is defined by the shortest possible route a runner could take without being disqualified.

For most races, a certified measurer rides the course on a bike, staying near the curb and taking every available tangent. This ensures that all runners will run at least the declared race distance and very few will actually run just the exact race distance because most people won't take the angles and hug the curb the whole time and people have to take extra steps around others participants, hit a water stop or stay to the middle or outside lane.

Exactly. You will never run exactly 26.2 because its virtually impossible to hit all the tangents and straight lines that are used when measuring the course. Coming in at 26.2-something would be very impressive. Most people are 26.3 or 26.4 or more.

 

[Phoncible]

Hello everyone!

I've never posted here, but flying over from Germany for this marathon, I came across this wonderful forum during my prep. I just finished the marathon... Not the greatest time (thank you humidity), but had a lot of fun. Although an experienced marathon runner (this was number six), I would never have made it without the helpful hints about Disney marathons and Florida running that I got from you all.

Thank you all!

 

[MRS AR]

Hello everyone!

I've never posted here, but flying over from Germany for this marathon, I came across this wonderful forum during my prep. I just finished the marathon... Not the greatest time (thank you humidity), but had a lot of fun. Although an experienced marathon runner (this was number six), I would never have made it without the helpful hints about Disney marathons and Florida running that I got from you all.

Thank you all!

Congratulations. Thanks for sharing. I hope to cross the full marathon off my bucket list next year.

 

[wvjules]

I got pulled by the medical team in HS dizzy, asthma attack (and I do t even have asthma), faint, nauseous. I am sitting here crying. I was sooooo close!

 

[mickeysgal]

I got pulled by the medical team in HS dizzy, asthma attack (and I do t even have asthma), faint, nauseous. I am sitting here crying. I was sooooo close!

So sorry! I hope you feel better!

 

[JimB.]

Hey Wishers!

Finished the Hottest. Marathon. Ever. (for me at least......). Was hoping to hit 4:30, but knew, due to my really extreme lack of LR's that was probably a pipe dream. Yeah...................... it was. This WAS my first run longer than 1/2 M length since Goofy 2010. Slacker I am. Finished in 4:57, which I am actually really pleased with, I had a SEVERE bout of GI upset around mile 24ish whisch really slowed me down for a bit and my feet were just painful as hell for the second half. I stuck with the 4:30 pace group for the first half and then they slowly faded off into the distance (not unexpectedly.....).

Jules- sorry about getting yanked. That really sucks. I had a nice bout of dizziness lasting a few minutes between DHS and the Yacht/Beach Club. I did a quick pulse and HR check on myself (passed with flying colors) and walked for 5 minutes hold onto a railing the entire time before heading off again. You'll have better days!! Promise!

And I agree, mile 20 was really "What's the BFD?" for me too. But the balloon was cool!

Now. Off to catch a few Z's before dinner at Sci-Fi tonight!

 

[CaptHomer]

The mile 20 thing was quite lame...some big character balloons and Minnie/Mickey!

Ditto!

I didn't think that WWoS loop was going to ever end. It was a big letdown.

 

[Haas4Concern]

Done with the marathon! It was hot and honestly awful, but I have been dealing with ITBS and it flared up pretty badly around mile 15-16 and soon, I could only run 0.5 miles at a time. Anyway, finished in 4:33 which is at least 30 min off what I wanted but its done! The mile 20 thing was quite lame...some big character balloons and Minnie/Mickey!

I started having foot issues at the same point. That was a rough stretch.

 

[Haas4Concern]

Knocked out my first Goofy (and first marathon). I finished in 6:32ish. I think I should be around around 5:30 for a normal marathon but too many factors held me up (heat, foot issues at mile 16, and that half-marathon-the-day-before thing). Thanks to all the Wishers along the route. It was a huge boost seeing you guys. You were better than tylenol for my marathon pains. Next race is Dumbo Double Dare for that C2C.

 

[Goofierunner]

Ok marathoners, please have your families keep an eye on you. We had a very scary incident on our shuttle bus where one guy became unresponsive and we had to pull over and wait for the paramedics. Once he came back, he said he felt fine but was still very pale. The fire dept took him to the hospital.

 

[RENThead09]

Ditto!

I didn't think that WWoS loop was going to ever end. It was a big letdown.

This. Exactly. On and on and on and turn and turn and turn.

And the big characters were the opening show for World of Color during its first summer at DCA. They have had then at the DLand Half. They are awesome and love them. Just not headliner material.

Big BIG disappointment with Mile 20.

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[DrMomof3]

Finished the marathon just under 5:52. It's a 6 min PR for me despite running 13.1 yesterday. I think I'm capable of a 5:30 or better without the high temps/humidity and when I'm not going Goofy!
I ran negative splits today and I'm quite pleased in general.
Hated the course in WWoS and thought mile 20 was lame!

Amanda

 

[CaptHomer]

And the big characters were the opening show for World of Color during its first summer at DCA. They have had then at the DLand Half. They are awesome and love them. Just not headliner material.

Thanks for explaining what they were. I had no idea.

 

[NitroStitch]

Finished the marathon just under 5:52. It's a 6 min PR for me despite running 13.1 yesterday. I think I'm capable of a 5:30 or better without the high temps/humidity and when I'm not going Goofy!
I ran negative splits today and I'm quite pleased in general.
Hated the course in WWoS and thought mile 20 was lame!

Amanda

I hated the endless WWOS too and was underwhelmed by mile 20 after all the hype. I took nearly 7 hours to finish because the heat was getting to me by WWOS. I finished though!

Thanks to the W.I.S.H. Team! You were a big spirit (and blood sugar) boost!

 

[regul8ter18]

Well my dad and I finished it took forever..... We were doing well until mile 18 when my bad MCL decided to swell up and started hurting but we finished.


I cried like a baby when I finished. Many of you know about my heart issue but I have to make will about 4 years ago when I had my heart worked on so the fact that I am now a marathon finisher got to me.


I thought ESPN and 20 mile surprise were lame.

Courtney

 

[wvjules]

Congratulations to all the finishers and a HUGE thank you to the wishers at AK. The ice was much needed and came at a great time.

Oh I also was completely underwhelmed by mile 20. I like AK a lot.

 

[Khiori]

I've been lurking this thread and I just have to jump in and say how proud I am of everyone! and how much fun it was to sit on the side and see you all accomplish such a fantastic feat!! I'm totally excited for when I go in two years. 2015 Here I come!!!