What should I do after 5K??

[Tinkrbell]

I am in the 5k in Jan at AK at 7am and my kids are in the 400 & 100 yd dash at WWoS at 11:00 and my question is... Where should we eat breakfast???

I've never been during marathon week and don't know what to expect crowd wide, length of time to travel from AK to WWoS, and speed of service, whether I should schedule a full service or just do CS.

Any advise on location and type would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Nienor]

Well, if I was in a 5K run, the first thing I would want to do is go back to bed.

The closest full service restaurant would be Boma's in the Animal Kingdom Lodge. It's a great buffet with some traditional and non-traditional choices.

I'm not sure about the time issue. I'm not sure how long it takes to run 5K. The crowd levels should be fairly low except for the other people running the 5K.

 

[RutgersAlum]

Ok, sorry I can't answer your Q about where to eat... but me, personally, I would not have a big breakfast before running. I'd try to grab some bagel or a banana pre-race (so counter service, I guess), then run, then once everyone is done running, get a nice lunch or brunch. Lots of food in my tummy before running does not make it feel too good during or after the run!

GL in the run to all of you! What a neat thing you are doing as a family!

 

[Pooh Bear Hugs]

Have a rest and something to drink. I did a 5k run last weekend and got very hot (yes in England) but it was great fun and I'm sure you will enjoy it. I would go for a buffet so you can eat as little or as much as you like.
I love a burger and can of coke plus the snacks we get in the goody bags, breakfast fruit bars, water somthing with salt in and suchlike.

 

[Pooh Bear Hugs]

I'm not sure about the time issue. I'm not sure how long it takes to run 5K. The crowd levels should be fairly low except for the other people running the 5K.

25-40 minutes usualy. I took 50 on sunday as my mother was with me and she is nearly 60 (smokes like a chimney), she did it and I'm very proud of her.

 

[DianeL]

Hi Tinkrbell!

If you have a car AKL's Mara is a self serve which might work for getting in and out. But if you are looking at trying to catch something for just yourself to recover from the 5K then they should have choices for you at the finish line.

Stop by the WISH board for those with experience with the WDW Marathon Weekend 5K. There are probably even a couple who did the 5K at MGM in 2007 then booked to WWoS for their kids races I volunteered at the Disneyland 5K but different planners from WDW's from what I've since heard. I would 99.99% guarantee bananas will be available though LOL this year thanks to the way they have laid out the races will be my 1st Disney 5K. But I have heard they are tons of fun. 2 of my traveling buddies did the 5K in Disneyland and loved it. Those I've heard do the WDW 5K have equally loved it.

HEY! Check into the Rainforest Cafe. They have a breakfast menu on AllEars for them at the AK location. (I always forget their breakfast menu)

See ya at the 5K, there already are a few DIS WISH people attending. It should be tons of fun. Happy training!!!!!

Pooh Bear Hugs! My Moms a smoker too. She completed her 2nd 5K this past May. Doing her 1st 6.5K in October at Disney and will be signed up for the AK 5K in January. Sooner or later she'll have to give up that smoking Glad to hear your Mom did so well on her 5K. I hope both our Moms find themselves doing many future 5Ks. Hope to see YOU at a future Disney race

BTW, the DIS Wish group (under events) also find themselves at other non-Disney races. Disney dragged us in and then we've kept going. So even if you don't have a Disney race coming up but want to hang out with fellow Disney lovers talking running/walking/races that's where they hide out.