The Running Thread - 2018

[Olallamom]

ATTQOTD:
Dopey for me. My husband is doing the 5K and half marathon.
It will be a Dopey redo for me due to the half being cancelled in 2017.
I look forward to completing the entire Dopey this time.

 

[TCB in FLA]

ATTQOTD: Dopey for me! First timer -- I've run the full, did Goofy this year, and need to take that next leap. It really bugs the crap out of me that I've got flight reservations, hotel reservation and will have a few ADRs booked PRIOR to booking the actual race -- and am in week two of my Dopey training plan already. Just get us registered already!

 

[CDKG]

QOTD: We have about a week to go to register for marathon weekend. Are you running any of the races? If so, which ones? Have you decided you are running but not sure which races yet? Anyone going to make a impulse decision?

I will be registering for the "Best Pals" challenge. I'm a big Pluto fan, so I couldn't pass up a Pluto themed race/medal. The marathon will be my first! No impulse decision here, I decided shortly after the Disneyland races were officially cancelled last year. Although...Dopey is very tempting! If the marathon goes well...maybe I'll do Dopey in 2020.

 

[LSUlakes]

Question for the group. We are flying to WDW tomorrow and want to bring our external batteries for when we are touring the parks. As I was checking in for the flight they had a note saying no lithium batteries allowed on flights. I rarely fly so I dont know if the includes these external batteries. I mean doesnt every single piece of technology use lithium batteries like cell phones, ipads, laptops, ect? We are flying Southwest if that helps any.

 

[Capang]

Question for the group. We are flying to WDW tomorrow and want to bring our external batteries for when we are touring the parks. As I was checking in for the flight they had a note saying no lithium batteries allowed on flights. I rarely fly so I dont know if the includes these external batteries. I mean doesnt every single piece of technology use lithium batteries like cell phones, ipads, laptops, ect? We are flying Southwest if that helps any.

You should be fine flying with them.
ETA: we’ve always had them in our carry-on, never had an issue.

 

[Miranda]

Question for the group. We are flying to WDW tomorrow and want to bring our external batteries for when we are touring the parks. As I was checking in for the flight they had a note saying no lithium batteries allowed on flights. I rarely fly so I dont know if the includes these external batteries. I mean doesnt every single piece of technology use lithium batteries like cell phones, ipads, laptops, ect? We are flying Southwest if that helps any.

https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/hazmat_safety/more_info/?hazmat=7

"Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin. The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit.

This covers spare lithium metal and spare rechargeable lithium ion batteries for personal electronics such as cameras, cell phones, laptop computers, tablets, watches, calculators, etc. This also includes external battery chargers (portable rechargers) containing a lithium ion battery."

Edit: I'm not sure what they mean by not allowed on the flight... maybe they mean not allowed in your checked luggage.

 

[opusone]

Just take any extra batteries in your carry-on bags. They can’t be in checked luggage.

 

[LSUlakes]

Thanks @Capang and @Miranda !!!!

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: We have about a week to go to register for marathon weekend. Are you running any of the races? If so, which ones? Have you decided you are running but not sure which races yet? Anyone going to make a impulse decision?

ATTQOTD: I am running! Going to register for the marathon without a POT since I dont have one and hope that after a run a half this fall I may be able to convince someone at the expo to move me up. It's highly unlikely, but worth a shot. No impulse decisions regarding registration though. Training will go into full effect when we get back from WDW. No more excuses, if yall dont see runs posted next week, yall have my permission to call me out!

No run Disney races for me for the next few years. They all fall on my weekends I have the kids.

ATTQOTD: Signing up for the marathon only! Will be my first, will not be spontaneous and sign up for anything else.

Running Peachtree last week was supposed to be my jumpstart into training since I took June off, but I got sick while I was on the way to Atlanta on the 1st and still haven’t kicked it. Went to the doctor when we got home Monday and got a z-pac and cough syrup with codeine, so hopefully I can get back out there soon.

Disney is a great first marathon. You will have a blast.

Not this year, sadly. We did Dopey in January, and we want to do Star Wars weekend in 2019. That will be a 16 month gap between Run Disney races!

Wouldn't Star Wars in 2020 make more sense when everything is open?

 

[Waiting2goback]

 

[lahobbs4]

ATTQOTD: Dopey for me and my husband! We aren't exactly sure what we've gotten ourselves into, but I've been thinking about it for years and I am NOT getting any younger. Now or never!
(he's done Goofy, I've done the full)

It's our annual no-kids trip.

 

[flav]

DD has been waiting for that race registration to open. Unicorns and rainbows have always been her thing. So, @LSUlakes , when you come back from WDW (enjoy!), please add the following:
August 25 - flav - Montreal Color Run 5k (NG / NA)

 

[LSUlakes]

DD has been waiting for that race registration to open. Unicorns and rainbows have always been her thing. So, @LSUlakes , when you come back from WDW (enjoy!), please add the following:
August 25 - flav - Montreal Color Run 5k (NG / NA)

Flight isnt until 9:30 PM tonight Wishing I was there already though. I've added your race and good luck!

 

[Bree]

ATYQOTD: I signed up for Dopey via a travel agent! Even though I'm 45 minutes or so from WDW I'm staying on site, but having wife/mom guilt about that. I'm thinking after the first two morning wake up calls for the races that guilt will be gone.

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: Since today is my Friday and I looking at our schedule for tomorrow morning, EPCOT rope drop and making FP+ for September, I am going to go ahead and ask a non running selfish question. What is a last minute thing to do if you were taking a short trip without the kids?

ATTQOTD: Just to help with any suggestions I'll post our proposed game plan here, which I may have mentioned before...

7/13 - Rope Drop EPCOT, Lunch @ Teppan Edo, spend some time at the Boardwalk and 5:00PM Hollywood Studios till 12:30AM
7/14 - 9AM Animal Kingdom (Missing EMH (8-9), Flame Tree Lunch, Yak and Yeti QS, 8:00 PM Magic Kingdom for COP, FEA, and Disney After Hours from 10:00 - 1:00AM
7/15 - Rope Drop Magic Kingdom, Gastons. Leaving the park around 2 ish for flight home.

 

[LSUlakes]

ATYQOTD: I signed up for Dopey via a travel agent! Even though I'm 45 minutes or so from WDW I'm staying on site, but having wife/mom guilt about that. I'm thinking after the first two morning wake up calls for the races that guilt will be gone.

DW is experiencing this currently... More so worried about leaving the kids. After all it will be the first time we leave both of them for a weekend so I get it. I don't have the same feeling, I will miss them and it will make me look forward to the next trip with them. Does this make me a bad person?

 

[Dis_Yoda]

ATTQOTD: Tequila at La Cava

 

[Bree]

DW is experiencing this currently... More so worried about leaving the kids. After all it will be the first time we leave both of them for a weekend so I get it. I don't have the same feeling, I will miss them and it will make me look forward to the next trip with them. Does this make me a bad person?

It's the burden of school, homework, soccer, karate & music lessons I'm dumping on DH while I go have fun.

ATTQOTD: It looks like you have a very full schedule so I don't have much to add. Maybe splurge on a souvenir?

 

[LilyJC]

DW is experiencing this currently... More so worried about leaving the kids. After all it will be the first time we leave both of them for a weekend so I get it. I don't have the same feeling, I will miss them and it will make me look forward to the next trip with them. Does this make me a bad person?

Definitely normal mom feels! After spending years doing marriage ministry, I’m very happy when I hear about couples getting away for a kid-free weekend.

Your plan looks great - my only recommendations would be to hit Ample Hills or Boardwalk Bakery during your Boardwalk time depending on your sweets preference. And based on my comment above, I’d also highly recommend planning one or two special surprises for your wife based on her favorites. Enjoy!

 

[Princess KP]

Your plan looks great - my only recommendations would be to hit Ample Hills or Boardwalk Bakery during your Boardwalk

LOVE Ample Hills!