The Running Thread - 2018

[SarahDisney]

I am going to consider it and see how much money I have after paying off marathon weekend. I just hope it don't sell out before I can make that decision.

I'll keep you posted on the status. They usually tell you when something is close to selling out.
Also ... I just checked flights for this year's marathon. MKE to LGA (on Delta) or MKE to Newark (on United) for about $215. Southwest to LGA is closer to $300, but that includes checked bags.
Hotels, on the other hand ... if you don't mind a commute to the start line, you may be better off staying in Jersey City (although Jersey City isn't cheap either these days).

 

[rteetz]

Has to be done Nov. 1 - 4. Maybe you can just keep running after the W&D HM?

Yeah that would be another issue this year. I could do loops around Pop on the first...

 

[rteetz]

I'll keep you posted on the status. They usually tell you when something is close to selling out.
Also ... I just checked flights for this year's marathon. MKE to LGA (on Delta) or MKE to Newark (on United) for about $215. Southwest to LGA is closer to $300, but that includes checked bags.
Hotels, on the other hand ... if you don't mind a commute to the start line, you may be better off staying in Jersey City (although Jersey City isn't cheap either these days).

Is that roundtrip or one way? I can do MKE to MCO roundtrip for about $250.

I think hotels would be the biggest issue for me.

 

[SarahDisney]

Is that roundtrip or one way? I can do MKE to MCO roundtrip for about $250.

I think hotels would be the biggest issue for me.

Round trip. And the Southwest prices are on flights that have been available for booking for a little bit - they might have been cheaper when they were first released.
And get yourself some sort of hotel branded credit card that gives you a free night. That saves you some money because you're paying for fewer nights.

 

[rteetz]

Round trip. And the Southwest prices are on flights that have been available for booking for a little bit - they might have been cheaper when they were first released.
And get yourself some sort of hotel branded credit card that gives you a free night. That saves you some money because you're paying for fewer nights.

Ok looks like I need to keep researching.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Is that roundtrip or one way? I can do MKE to MCO roundtrip for about $250.

I think hotels would be the biggest issue for me.

Your best bet for hotels that weekend are on the Jersey side, as @SarahDisney suggested, as long as you can handle the trip back after a marathon. I plan on staying in midtown, but I would consider Brooklyn if I was on a budget - something close to a subway stop to avoid a ton of walking.

 

[camaker]

So NYC is doing a virtual marathon for $120 that if you finish under 6 HR 30 MIN you can get entry into the 2019 NYC marathon...

I am tempted but need a second and third job to afford everything.

A) I already posted that
B) Still cheaper than my guaranteed entry (although for me getting there is cheaper...)
C) Do it!!!!!!!

I am sorely tempted to do it. My biggest concern is that you have to complete the virtual marathon on a specific weekend. For me, that weekend falls one month after Chicago and two weeks after a 200 mile relay I'm planning and five weeks before my first ultramarathon. I'm already a little worried about the running load I've got planned for this fall and winter. So I love the concept and the possibility, but I'm not sure I can make the timing work.

 

[rteetz]

I am sorely tempted to do it. My biggest concern is that you have to complete the virtual marathon on a specific weekend. For me, that weekend falls one month after Chicago and two weeks after a 200 mile relay I'm planning and five weeks before my first ultramarathon. I'm already a little worried about the running load I've got planned for this fall and winter. So I love the concept and the possibility, but I'm not sure I can make the timing work.

Yeah timing isn’t great. I’ll be at wine and dine that weekend. I’d rather not run 26.2 before or after also running a three day event.

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

ATTQOTD: I’m contemplating whether to sign up for Marathon weekend or not. I’m hoping to do another race weekend next year, but am more drawn to do Princess since it’s the only WDW weekend I haven’t done and I’d like to try them all. My Dad is hoping to get into the Marathon weekend 10K though so that’s why I’m not sure what to do.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Yeah timing isn’t great. I’ll be at wine and dine that weekend. I’d rather not run 26.2 before or after also running a three day event.

Dopey?

 

[rteetz]

Dopey?

I know but I would have to run 26.2 at a resort. I can’t just stop and start using the half marathon I’m guessing. I wouldn’t want to run 13.1 and 26.2 on the same day either.

 

[SarahDisney]

I know but I would have to run 26.2 at a resort. I can’t just stop and start using the half marathon I’m guessing. I wouldn’t want to run 13.1 and 26.2 on the same day either.

Hmm ... Can you just finish in the Epcot parking lot (or wherever W&D ends)? Or maybe run back and forth next to the corrals while you're waiting to start?
You definitely can't stop and start - they count time elapsed as your official time, even if your recording device is paused.

 

[cavepig]

I'm planning to register for Goofy. I've never done just Goofy so it will be different than my other Jan. trips.

I half thought to do that New York virtual, it tried to pull me, but then I just can't do it now to lock in for something in Nov. 2019. It's very tempting though.

 

[Princess KP]

I know but I would have to run 26.2 at a resort. I can’t just stop and start using the half marathon I’m guessing. I wouldn’t want to run 13.1 and 26.2 on the same day either.

Run the HM and just keep going...grab your medals, give them to me and you just keep running to Contemporary? I'll meet you at CG for our brunch.

 

[rteetz]

Hmm ... Can you just finish in the Epcot parking lot (or wherever W&D ends)? Or maybe run back and forth next to the corrals while you're waiting to start?
You definitely can't stop and start - they count time elapsed as your official time, even if your recording device is paused.

That’s the problem there isn’t really a place to run after the finish.

 

[rteetz]

Run the HM and just keep going...grab your medals, give them to me and you just keep running to Contemporary? I'll meet you at CG for our brunch.

Lol you want me to be not showered for brunch?! Is it even legal to run on those roads?

 

[Princess KP]

Lol you want me to be not showered for brunch?! Is it even legal to run on those roads?

There's a shower in the Contemporary gym.
HM ends in EPCOT parking lot? Go into EPCOT and run around World Showcase? I'll set up a water station for you in Mexico.

 

[LdyStormy76]

In addition to being told I had a room booked, to pick my race and to just stop talking about it already, I was gifted with a 'muscle up buttercup' tee. He thinks the topic is now closed, I believe the topic has simply been diverted and broadened.

If I did not know DH’s entire extended family I would wonder if your DH is related to mine as that is one of his sayings, and he has a similar logic.

 

[rteetz]

There's a shower in the Contemporary gym.
HM ends in EPCOT parking lot? Go into EPCOT and run around World Showcase? I'll set up a water station for you in Mexico.

Now you’re thinking!

 

[TheHamm]

There's a shower in the Contemporary gym.
HM ends in EPCOT parking lot? Go into EPCOT and run around World Showcase? I'll set up a water station for you in Mexico.

Margarita station- he may be underage, but he will need the salt.