Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread-Part 2

[cewait]

I'm feeling defeated. Went to a chiropractor today to have him check out my knee-he thinks I have a tear in my meniscus. Urgh!!! All this training and now I'm not sure I'll be able to finish. Wondering if I should just walk the whole thing (I usually do about 1/2 and 1/2), but then I really risk getting swept. But would my knee start hurting anyway?! Or try to run and get as far as I can in a short amt of time, and then hobble thru the rest??? Needing to vent....

Sorry about that.

Did he offer a brace/sleeve? If not, I would suggest heading the Expo on Friday afternoon and hit the KT Tape booth. For a minimal fee they will tape the knee that will help keep the patella stable and hopefully keep some of the pain at bay. At this point it would be worth the try. This will not work for all but even a placebo effect would help on race day morning.

If it were me, I would try to stay with the schedule you have trained with. Switching up the ratio to a full run or full walk from a 50 50 ratio is a recipe for issues. Push as long as you can following the 50 50 plan. If the knee speaks loud enough to go to a walk, then back off and try to walk. You can always walk like a pirate from there. Then if the end result were negative, you could come out of the race thinking you gave the race your best shot.

I think on race day you will find that you go further and faster than you thought you could and will be celebrating your victory over your knee.

 

[dadorzey]

I do not want to know about the mile 20 surprise. Would anyone with some inside info be able to tell me if it would be worth the time for my spectators to make the trip there to experience. They would like to experience that special moment with me but want to know if its worth possible missing the finish. Thanks in advance for any help and have a great run everyone!!!!!

 

[cewait]

For the sick ones. Rest and hydrate as best you can. It is quite common for marathoners to catch a cold near the race. For some, it is before, for many it is immediately after.

 

[lerxst]

For the sick ones. Rest and hydrate as best you can. It is quite common for marathoners to catch a cold near the race. For some, it is before, for many it is immediately after.

Quick google search earlier today confirmed that. Luckily I am still...just trying to play defense.

Head clears up and I feel good when run...keeping fingers crossed stays that way.

 

[cewait]

I do not want to know about the mile 20 surprise. Would anyone with some inside info be able to tell me if it would be worth the time for my spectators to make the trip there to experience. They would like to experience that special moment with me but want to know if its worth possible missing the finish. Thanks in advance for any help and have a great run everyone!!!!!

Shhhh!!! it's a surprise. One thing that Disney is great at is keeping secrets.

My fear for the folks in the middle of the race and later (5 to 7 hour runners) is that there will be so many spectators at WWoS that the buses will not be able to carry folks out fast enough. Your fear is valid. The issue is that they are also allowing cars into the area so it is impossible to estimate the volume of vehicles leaving the facility on a one lane road (the other lane feeds into the WWoS) The tie up point will be the intersection with Osceola that s also being controlled by FSP and OCSD. This begs for a back up as a few folks will slow this up as they try to turn left onto the course.

I think if the finish is important, then I would think twice about coming out. For my crew, I think they are headed over to WWoS as they rarely catch me at the finish.... we traditionally meet at mile 25. This would be a slight revision to that.

 

[cewait]

Quick google search earlier today confirmed that. Luckily I am still...just trying to play defense.

Head clears up and I feel good when run...keeping fingers crossed stays that way.

No issue running with it in the head.... It becomes a problem in the chest.

 

[PixieDust32]

I'm trying to decide if I should just carry my iPhone, or bring a small camera. Did anyone use a phone for pictures last year? How was the quality before the sun came up?

I don't know what app do you use for photos, I use camera + and for low light Lenscap, great app for low light photos.

 

[PixieDust32]

How can we access the iGiftBag?

Thanks

 

[CaptHomer]

Just saw that La Cava Del Tequila has special margarita pricing for twitter followers on Mondays. Great timing on the DATW for Monday. Dragging me out of their is going to be harder than the marathon.

 

[sunnygal041]

We leave bright and early tomorow morning. Can't wait to get to the World and hit the Expo. I'm hoping these jitters will calm down once I get to my happy place! I'm so excited! Squeel!

Hey Colleen, what time will you be at the Expo? I hope to be there in the early afternoon. Have to work a few hours in the am

 

[ColleenG]

Hey Colleen, what time will you be at the Expo? I hope to be there in the early afternoon. Have to work a few hours in the am?de01. Where r u folks staying? I'm at the Poly just for tonite.

Cindy

Hi Cindy! We should be at the expo early after noon. Our flight gets in at 11. Look for me. I'll be wearing a blue PbRC shirt and carrying LOTS of Disney merchandise!

 

[sunnygal041]

Hi Cindy! We should be at the expo early after noon. Our flight gets in at 11. Look for me. I'll be wearing a blue PbRC shirt and carrying LOTS of Disney merchandise!

Okeeedokee, sounds good and have a safe flight. Might warm down here!

 

[cewait]

Well, the day is here. All packed and leaving for the airport soon. We arrive in MCO just before 11.

If's been fun. Training kind of sucked as injuries came and came again. The weather will be great for my crew, not so good for the runners. Neither of these are controllable. So once I cross the gates this morning it is all smiles. On race days, I can control speed, hydration and attitude. Attitude is the easiest by far since this is the happiest place on earth. Speed, not so easy to control, I am a dog chasing the car runner. If there is someone in front of me I can follow for a few moments but then feel the urge to pass. THat is controllable to some degree but its a fight.



FOR YOU NEWBY Runners.

I DARE you not to be teary eyed a little as you run in Magic Kingdom. You will NOT hold it completely together. There will be a song, a memory, a thought that will catch you.

In the half, it's a little tough the last three miles, but you crossed the same hill at mile 1. Remember, that they only feel steep at the end.

In the full, I am betting that there is a point in the DHS through Space Ship Earth stretch that catches your emotions again. There is something once you realize that you could almost crawl the rest of the race that makes you well up a little. For many its the sight on SpaceShip Earth. You will see it a few times as you loop the World Showcase then all of a sudden you are HOME

As you hit Space SHip Earth in both races... It's time for the finish sprint. Not too fast here as you have a quarter mile to go. You want to meter you energy so you can strongly run the finish chute.

As both races pass back stage at the end, give a smile and draw energy from the Gospel Choir hiding there with .15 miles left. You are home.

Once you pass out of the park you have a jig and a jog then you see the line. You can start to amp up the speed it's still a tenth of a mile so while tempting to sprint, you have a ways to go. Run strong, Run with your head up. Fist pump the crowd. As you approach the line, head up SMILE and leave your Garmin ALONE until after you pass the photographers.

You final emotional moment will come as you well deserved medal is hung around your neck. That small moment of communion is a very special thing that you simply cannot describe or share with anyone else.


RUn Strong

 

[myweegirls]

Thanks, Coach - I'm welling up just reading your descriptions of the tear-up points. I think this will be like seeing MK for the first time - through new eyes, for sure.

We're at the airport now & should be at MCO around 9. Let the fun begin!

XO
Liz

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[irishtwins1112]

I'm feeling defeated. Went to a chiropractor today to have him check out my knee-he thinks I have a tear in my meniscus. Urgh!!! All this training and now I'm not sure I'll be able to finish. Wondering if I should just walk the whole thing (I usually do about 1/2 and 1/2), but then I really risk getting swept. But would my knee start hurting anyway?! Or try to run and get as far as I can in a short amt of time, and then hobble thru the rest??? Needing to vent....

Not sure if this is what you want to hear but JUST DO IT! Walk and take picture breaks. You might get further than you think! JMO. If you get swept.....at least you will have a little bit of fun.

 

[irishtwins1112]

I am so jealous of you guys that are already there. We can't leave until Saturday early morning (like 1am). Hopefully we will get there by lunch time. Unfortunately I will be the one driving but I rarely get more than 4 hours of sleep on any given night so it should be fine. Have fun everyone!


Last night I had my first running dream where I actually remembered my bib. I was late to my corral but I actually made the start! I am assuming my dream change came from my change in attitude about the race. It is more about fun for me than finishing now.

 

[FFigawi]

Just saw that La Cava Del Tequila has special margarita pricing for twitter followers on Mondays. Great timing on the DATW for Monday. Dragging me out of their is going to be harder than the marathon.

That's our last stop, so there's no need to go anywhere after that if you don't want to.

 

[jyssilly]

Wow, thanks for that amazing encouraging description. This is my first disney run and first race ever so I am both anxious and excited!!
I can't wait to see the MK in the wee hours. I am sure I will be floored!
Safe travels everyone!

 

[Bephus]

Here it is, time to get the family up am head down!! So excited going to the expo first thing so if anyone else is there, I'll see you!

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[tedhowe]

Totaled almost 10 miles of walking yesterday at MK.

Getting out for a short 2 mile run in a few minutes and then (after a shower) heading over to the expo.

Can't wait!