Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread-Part 2

[Ariel484]

On the slim cut you should order a size large, looks way better that way. I love the skirts too. I'm wearing the 'half crazy' one.

Does it still fit your waist correctly if you go a size up?

 

[dreams91]

Does it still fit your waist correctly if you go a size up?

It did. I ordered normal size in the 'school girl' slim cut. I talked to Leah about how unflattering it was. She told me to try one size up and it was perfect. I worked her booth in Disneyland and told customers same thing when they tried them on, and they all worked. The problem was the 'mental block' of not wanting to be a size larger. Lol.

 

[Ariel484]

It did. I ordered normal size in the 'school girl' slim cut. I talked to Leah about how unflattering it was. She told me to try one size up and it was perfect. I worked her booth in Disneyland and told customers same thing when they tried them on, and they all worked. The problem was the 'mental block' of not wanting to be a size larger. Lol.

Oh cool, so you have the inside scoop then!

If another slimcut comes out that I want I will definitely try that...thanks for the tip. I think the regular cut ones are so flattering though, I may just stick with those. I was looking on the race weekend program and am bummed to see that SparkleSkirts doesn't have a booth listed. Too bad.

 

[dreams91]

Oh cool, so you have the inside scoop then!

If another slimcut comes out that I want I will definitely try that...thanks for the tip. I think the regular cut ones are so flattering though, I may just stick with those. I was looking on the race weekend program and am bummed to see that SparkleSkirts doesn't have a booth listed. Too bad.

I agree. I asked her about it, she said wdw marathon weekend expo is very spendy. It was something like $10k or something crazy. She said they are headed straight to Tink.

Yes I love the pockets too....never need a belt.

 

[guava]

Amanda - so very sorry for your loss.

LSUfan4444 - meant to tell you before I loved the video you made for your wife!

 

[Sabeking]

YES! The RS 200 IS Foot Pod Capable. Go to the Amazon and look for a Polar S1 Foot Pod. You can get Distance and Pace on your Polar. One thing you must do is calibrate to assure you are getting correct information.

Thanks! I will check it out.

Amanda sorry for your loss. Run hard for mom.

 

[DrMomof3]

Thank you all! I know how proud my mom was of my running.

I'm wearing Sparkle Skirts both days. I have a red Minnie one that I'll probably wear for the half and I'll probably wear the Ariel one for the full. Or the other way around. I also have a hot pink Sparkle Light that I can wear...

Amanda

 

[MRS AR]

Thank you all for the prayers for my mom. Unfortunately we lost her over the weekend. I'm still planning to run the Goofy and expect she'll somehow be there with me.
I managed 6 miles yesterday. I stayed on the treadmill because of snow and ice. I did run 15 sec/walk 45 sec intervals without foot pain.

Amanda

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers are going your way to help you through this difficult time.

 

[irishtwins1112]

Thank you all for the prayers for my mom. Unfortunately we lost her over the weekend. I'm still planning to run the Goofy and expect she'll somehow be there with me.
I managed 6 miles yesterday. I stayed on the treadmill because of snow and ice. I did run 15 sec/walk 45 sec intervals without foot pain.

Amanda

I will be praying for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[irishtwins1112]

I had my recurring marathon nightmare again last night. It's the one where I am super pumped about the race. I get up race morning ready to go and make it to the buses when I realize that I don't have my bib. I never went to the expo to pick it up and there is no way to get it race morning so I just cry and cry because I won't even be able to start.

I hate this dream.

 

[Mickey'sfriend]

Amanda, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I'm sure she will be cheering you on to a strong finish.


I will wearing a red Minnie Sparkle skirt with a black short sleeved tech shirt. I plan to attach a Minnie embroided patch to the front. My shoes don't match... they are purple, but I ran the Princess in them last year, so I believe they have extra Disney magic in them. Lord knows I will need all the magic I can get to push me to the finish!!

 

[lerxst]

Sorry to hear about everyone's gps watch problems. I have had mine for about two years...and it just died. I ended up buying myself a last minute Christmas gift. I got the garmin 910. I wasn't planning on spending so much at such an expensive time of the year. But on the upside...I am glad it happened before race weekend. I have been able to run/experiment with it before the big day.

Also, I feel like a baby whining about my 40 degree cold weather haha! I cant imagine running in such cold temps.

Just got me a new Timex Run Trainer gps watch. It is magnificent! Screen is admittedly gigantic...but is not cumbersome. Love love love it!

 

[cobbler]

So sorry for your loss Amanda. Hug.

 

[Fruto76]

Mainly a lurker here, but have been reading along alot more lately as the big weekend approaches.
So sorry to hear about your loss, Amanda. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My bib # is 53421 for the half. I think its the second to last corral. This is my first half, I pace about 10 mins mile for my long runs of 10-12 miles. Will I be able to comfortably get in front of the sweepers where I will have a chance to stop for a couple pictures? My dear sweet hubby signed me up as a Mother's Day gift last Year and submitted an estimated finish of 3:15, so I know I will have a bit of ducking and weaving to do and that's ok, I just wonder if I should plan to skip the first few character stops and build up a little cushion?

 

[MightyDuck001]

I have a 405, and it always does a little "freak out" right before a race. It dropped from holding charge for 5 hours of running, to only an hour and a half. Here's what I do.

1) Charge the watch completely.
2) Start the watch in Training mode and let it run until it dies (I just set it on my desk)
3) Fully charge the watch again.
4) Perform the reset described above
5) Start the watch in Training mode and let it run until it dies
6) Charge overnight
7) Start the watch in Training mode and let it run until it dies

I would see that the watch died around 1-2 hours in step 2, but by step 7 it was back up to 5-6 hours of run time. The software in the watch tracks battery charge, and it seems to glitch on me about once every 6 months.

I have a 210. I did the reset and the freak out appeared to be prompted by trying to charge it--I put the clip on and it just started showing random messages about the font copyright, refused to charge, and went blank. It was really strange.

So sorry for your loss, Amanda. It's always hard to know what to say, sorry seems like such an understatement...

 

[DisneyRunnerGirl]

Amanda - so sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad at this time last year. I ran the half last year because Dad was my biggest fan and I knew he would be mad if I didn't.

Ironically, his favorite character was Donald so I really feel the medal is his.

I know your mom will cheering you on to strong finishes both days.

Hugs,
Kathy

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[mickeysgal]

I am dressing as a middle age runner looking to finish

ME TOO!!

Amanda, so very sorry for your loss.

 

[princessbride6205]

Thanks for the info about the monorail from BLT and EE. One last question for now, does anyone have experience running in the Minnie ear headbands? I was trying out my outfits today and don't really like the little Minnie clip on ears I got after halloween. I'm not really concerned about trying something new since this isn't a race against the clock for me, and worse case scenario, I hand them off to my mom at mile 5 since she'll be cheering from BLT. Just curious how they stay put before I buy a pair and try them.

I bought what might be a child's pair? They are the plush ears and red bow on a headband. It was a little tight but it stayed put the entire Wine and Dine.

 

[princessbride6205]

Real Potties&.

I know many on the list have issue with the Porto-lets or the lines associated with the little green buildings. In the past I have published a list of real restrooms passed on the run. Many folks have not really been concerned about anything past MK since that was the half point and the nervous bladder has been taken out of the equation after that. But in 2013, the half is now in AK so I thought I would repost the list for those who prefer a real room.

First, we miss Epcot at mile 2.5 so those are now gone.

MK (All course left, except as noted)
Tomorrowland. We turn left just after Stitch and the facility is on course left. These are busy but have never seen a line out the door.
FantasyLand Pooh in the facility near Pooh (I know it's there, just not sure it's open since it is immediately after the previous one)
FantasyLand Next to Pinocchio Village House (course right)
Frontierland In the breezeway between Frontierland and Adventureland.
Frontierland - just after Pecos Bills.

AK
Asia Near the Flights of Wonder Course left
Asia Near Everest - Course Left
Dinoland Just after Finding Nemo Course Left
McD We pass close but not sure how accessible Course Right

WWoS
Near the Track and Field Track
In the middle of the ball field quad.

DHS
At the far end of Street of America as we turn onto Commissary Lane Course right
At the end of Commissary as we pass towards Mickeys Sorcerers Hat Course Right
At the gate end of Hollywood as we turn to go backstage - Course left

Epcot
Morocco
American Adventure
Germany

Hope this helps. I cannot say with 100% certainty that a cast member will not re-direct a runner from some of the ones a little off course, but I have seen folks at most of these through the years. I know there are others but these are the ones on or very near the course. I am not 100% sure of the WWoS facilities since these are not in use more often than not.

Thanks! I've also used the ones at the Transportation and Ticket Center. Large and convenient!

 

[cobbler]

For anyone who knows, can someone tell me the difference between "Team Sparkle" & "Sparkle Skirts"?