Marathon Weekend 2018

[Simba's Girl]

118. Drunk purchasing expensive art work.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

How do your drunk art preferences compare to your sober preferences?

Its always things I like when I'm sober but wouldn't purchase as do I really need another $400 to $600 painting? When drunk, I just say "go for it"

 

[hotblooded]

124. No driving necessary. Semi-public door-to-door buses from the airport to the hotel to the parks, all included in the price. I don't drive at home, and Disney buses sure beat public transit.

 

[Anisum]

125. Post race pool time!

 

[IamTrike]

Its always things I like when I'm sober but wouldn't purchase as do I really need another $400 to $600 painting? When drunk, I just say "go for it"

Ahh it would be "better" if Drunk Yoda purchased nightmare inducing paintings like Phobe's art in Friends.

125. Post race pool time!

Pool time then hot tub time.

 

[rteetz]

126. Stacy on a resort TV!
127. runDisney shoes (because I don't have enough of them already)

 

[BelleWannabe4]

I have a marathon question. This will be my first (and more than likely last) marathon. My bf has never been to WDW (!!) and I think it would be fun to go to the parks, but the only day we can go is Monday. How likely is it that I would be able to walk/enjoy the parks on Monday? If we fork over the cash for a park hopper, you can bet we would be going to all 4 parks and hitting up all of my favorites. I'm fine after a half but I've never run further than 15 miles...

 

[jeanigor]

I have a marathon question. This will be my first (and more than likely last) marathon. My bf has never been to WDW (!!) and I think it would be fun to go to the parks, but the only day we can go is Monday. How likely is it that I would be able to walk/enjoy the parks on Monday? If we fork over the cash for a park hopper, you can bet we would be going to all 4 parks and hitting up all of my favorites. I'm fine after a half but I've never run further than 15 miles...

In my experience, as long as you have trained well and keep moving (even if minimally) after the full on Sunday, you should be able to get around on Monday. But I am one of those crazy folks who showers after the race and heads for photos in the parks with my bling clanging around my neck.

 

[rteetz]

I have a marathon question. This will be my first (and more than likely last) marathon. My bf has never been to WDW (!!) and I think it would be fun to go to the parks, but the only day we can go is Monday. How likely is it that I would be able to walk/enjoy the parks on Monday? If we fork over the cash for a park hopper, you can bet we would be going to all 4 parks and hitting up all of my favorites. I'm fine after a half but I've never run further than 15 miles...

You should be able to enjoy the parks just fine. Walking and moving around will be helpful for your recovery so you aren't stiff.

 

[MissLiss279]

In my experience, as long as you have trained well and keep moving (even if minimally) after the full on Sunday, you should be able to get around on Monday. But I am one of those crazy folks who showers after the race and heads for photos in the parks with my bling clanging around my neck.

I agree with this. If you keep up your training, you should be fine, but make sure you get up and walk around after the marathon.

 

[BelleWannabe4]

Thanks jeanigor and rteetz! That's kind of what I'm leaning towards. I just need to convince him that I'll be fine and yes, Disney really is worth THAT much money...

128. Getting the text that your room is ready and you don't even need to stop by the front desk to check in
129. Riding Expedition Everest 5 times in a row bc there wasn't a line for single riders and why the heck not??

 

[cavepig]

I have a marathon question. This will be my first (and more than likely last) marathon. My bf has never been to WDW (!!) and I think it would be fun to go to the parks, but the only day we can go is Monday. How likely is it that I would be able to walk/enjoy the parks on Monday? If we fork over the cash for a park hopper, you can bet we would be going to all 4 parks and hitting up all of my favorites. I'm fine after a half but I've never run further than 15 miles...

As others said you should be fine on Monday to visit the parks. The more walking around after the better to help with stiffnees. But even after not doing any walking after the 2016 marathon, (I literally just laid in bed since I was sick), I was still able to walk around on Monday at the parks, stiff yes, but I was fine for walking & enjoying the parks. The worst to me is sitting down in say Space Mountain since it's so low or going down Swiss Family treehouse! I like to carry Arnicare with me just in case to help muscles too for after, it might be in my head it helps though.

 

[IamTrike]

I have a marathon question. This will be my first (and more than likely last) marathon. My bf has never been to WDW (!!) and I think it would be fun to go to the parks, but the only day we can go is Monday. How likely is it that I would be able to walk/enjoy the parks on Monday? If we fork over the cash for a park hopper, you can bet we would be going to all 4 parks and hitting up all of my favorites. I'm fine after a half but I've never run further than 15 miles...

I'll agree with everyone else. If you are appropriately trained and you don't way over exert or injure yourself in the race, you'll be fine on Monday.

130. Morning runs on the trail from OKW to SSR.
131. Renting a pontoon boat to cruise around Bay Lake.

 

[CherieFran]

I have a marathon question. This will be my first (and more than likely last) marathon. My bf has never been to WDW (!!) and I think it would be fun to go to the parks, but the only day we can go is Monday. How likely is it that I would be able to walk/enjoy the parks on Monday? If we fork over the cash for a park hopper, you can bet we would be going to all 4 parks and hitting up all of my favorites. I'm fine after a half but I've never run further than 15 miles...

My first marathon was the WDW marathon in 2013. We went to Universal/Harry Potter the next day. I was sore but was up for walking around the park and most rides, although I felt like I couldn't handle the really intense rides (like Hulk) but Disney doesn't have any/many of those any way. Agree with others that keeping moving on Sunday afternoon/evening is key!

 

[lhermiston]

132. I will always love Celebrate the Magic and Wishes!

 

[miabellarose]

Very much so. I wasn't familiar with the course at all when I first ran it 7 years ago but everyone had warned me about Brady so I was prepared for that. It was the other hills that took me by surprise since no one talks about them.
Here's an elevation image for those unfamiliar:

It's my favorite race these days and the only race I continually block my calendar. I've run it every year since I first moved to Iowa. This is the first year in a while I'm actually going into it well trained. Usually my running slacks quite a bit during this time due to the heat.

I ran Bix7 twice while I was at Palmer. Loved the crowd support!! Running up Brady St...killer!

 

[DOOM1001]

After my first full in 2013 I basically just went back to my room and the only walking I did was to the food court to get some food.The next day I did pay for it as I was very stiff and didn't do much walking either,just did things that required minimal walking like driving to theme park connection to check out the store.As the years passed and I did more races I think my body has adjusted and gotten used to the races where I get very little soreness from halfs and after the Disney fulls I make sure at least I go to Disney Springs and do some walking.After my fulls at Space Coast I remember one year I went to ICE at Gaylord Palms and amazingly I saw like 5 others wearing the Space Coast race shirt,definitely walk to avoid stiffness afterwards.

 

[lhermiston]

I have a marathon question. This will be my first (and more than likely last) marathon. My bf has never been to WDW (!!) and I think it would be fun to go to the parks, but the only day we can go is Monday. How likely is it that I would be able to walk/enjoy the parks on Monday? If we fork over the cash for a park hopper, you can bet we would be going to all 4 parks and hitting up all of my favorites. I'm fine after a half but I've never run further than 15 miles...

My advice: do something involving walking, being upright after your long runs. Make it part of your "training," so to speak. Last year during marathon training I would mow the lawn or do something with my wife and kids after my long runs. That was all with Disney in mind. I agree with the others who said if you are well trained (and injury-free), you should be just fine. FWIW, I spent most of the afternoon and evening at Epcot after the race and was at MK from rope drop until after fireworks the next day.

 

[courtneybeth]

Cheer Squad Packages are now available for the WDW Marathon Weekend.... woohoo!




ChEAR Squad - Gold Package
1 Day Package - Saturday, January 6th
$65.00
GOLD Package includes: • runDisney ChEAR Squad bag, stadium blanket and cowbell • Reserved viewing location near Cinderella's Castle at Magic Kingdom® Park • Reserved Finish Line ChEAR Zone seating, which includes: • Reserved grandstand seating • Hot and cold beverages • Private restrooms

1 Day Package - Sunday, January 7th
$65.00
GOLD Package includes: • runDisney ChEAR Squad bag, stadium blanket and cowbell • Reserved viewing location near Cinderella's Castle at Magic Kingdom® Park • Reserved Finish Line ChEAR Zone seating, which includes: • Reserved grandstand seating • Hot and cold beverages • Private restrooms

2 Day Package - Saturday, January 6th & Sunday, January 7th
$85.00
GOLD Package includes: • runDisney ChEAR Squad bag, stadium blanket and cowbell • Reserved viewing location near Cinderella's Castle at Magic Kingdom® Park • Reserved Finish Line ChEAR Zone seating, which includes: • Reserved grandstand seating • Hot and cold beverages • Private restrooms




ChEAR Squad - Platinum Package
1 Day Package - Saturday, January 6th
$120.00
PLATINUM Package includes: All of the Gold Package amenities plus...Entry into the Race Retreat which includes: • Private Hospitality tent near the Finish Line • Private restrooms • Disney character Meet & Greets • Disney catered post-race brunch • Designated location to meet your runner

1 Day Package - Sunday, January 7th
$120.00
PLATINUM Package includes: All of the Gold Package amenities plus...Entry into the Race Retreat which includes: • Private Hospitality tent near the Finish Line • Private restrooms • Disney character Meet & Greets • Disney catered post-race brunch • Designated location to meet your runner

2 Day Package - Saturday, January 6th & Sunday, January 7th
$180.00
PLATINUM Package includes: All of the Gold Package amenities plus...Entry into the Race Retreat which includes: • Private Hospitality tent near the Finish Line • Private restrooms • Disney character Meet & Greets • Disney catered post-race brunch • Designated location to meet your runner

 

[FelisLachesis]

Cheer Squad Packages are now available for the WDW Marathon Weekend.... woohoo!

I've been pondering the chEAR squad for months, now, and now it's time to pull the trigger.

On both days, I wanted to get pictures of her in front of Cindy's Humble Abode, and then on Sunday, catch up with her somewhere around or in AK (I now have hoppers, thanks to my daughter "fixing" my tickets when she went to MK yesterday) and in AK, give her a change of clothes and an energy boost, then run to Epcot to see her finish.

The reserved seating sounds nice, so I can get in, take the pictures at MK, and get out, and not have to fight for a seat. Getting chEAR Gold seems like a no-brainer.

My question is the Race Retreat / chEAR Platinum. She wants the retreat because her pre-race ritual usually involves a commode, and she likes having access to a little food (but we can always bring that) and the temperature control is nice. I'd be her bag check, so that's not necessary. It's post-race that I have a concern about. She's going to run SLOW. How slow is she? Let's say she might be handed a balloon during the race I'm wondering if she would be able to actually enjoy the retreat after the race, or if it's going to close up on her before she actually finishes? She'll probably be starting out of corral L-M (out of P) [12-13 out of 16]