AZMermaid
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This exactlyI’d be lying if I said it hadn’t crossed my mind. Hoping it won’t be a problem
This exactlyI’d be lying if I said it hadn’t crossed my mind. Hoping it won’t be a problem
Question about the 5k- do they pipe music in throughout Epcot during the run? I’m making a running playlist but the music they play in the parks gets me super pumped a lot bc I’m a nerd
I am really getting excited too. I keep checking these boards to see if anybody else is out there eagerly watching the weather, dreaming about packing and generally just being more excited than a grown up should be to wake up at 3 am and dress up in a costume to run a really long ways.9 days until I leave. 9 DAYS. It absolutely cannot come soon enough. We are getting clobbered by another snowstorm up here (the 4th in the last 3 and a half weeks, after getting barely a flake for all of December and half of January) and I, who typically likes winter, am so done. It’s hard to believe that on January 18th, I was running outside. There better not be another system next week Thursday or I will be livid!
Well I wasn't... but I am now. We are flying out Weds' afternoon. If things go all pear shaped we could drive and make it in time, but we'd likely miss the first part of the expo Thursday morning.Not that I need another thing to worry about for the weekend, but the whole “government shutdown” thing and the affect on plane flights is worrying me. We are already not arriving until 8:30 Friday night, and departing super early Monday morning. As my Mother would say “don’t borrow trouble.” Anybody else worried?
Any one doing all 3? I have no idea what I was thinking signing up for the whole weekend.
A) I so wanted to do Vanelope but I had a hard time finding teal tights that I liked then I thought I would get hot in a hooded shirt so I scraped the idea and went with my personal favorite snow white.
B) I can't imagine running in the bitter cold on icy sidewalks! Now I feel like a big wimp for not completing my run because of 65 degree rain and wind....yes, I live here in FL. So kudos to you for toughing that out!!
I have been running indoors to get used to sweating on my runs. Weather here near Chicago has been a mix of rain, snow and ice for the past few weeks. I worry about the sudden shift to warmer temps and more humid air.I'm doing all three!! The running part isn't what scares me, it's the three really silly early mornings!! I hope I will be able to adjust from Pacific time to race time in the few days leading up the the big race day.
A) I'm wearing short sleeves, no hood, a skirt (with shorts underneath), and calf sleeves, so it's not a full costume. If I'm too hot for the 10K I'll reconsider the costume and wear a plain tank top and short shorts for the half marathon. Pretty much my entire wardrobe for two weeks will be running-type clothing anyway, so I'll have plenty of options.
B) Don't feel bad!! I grew up in northern Canada, running in deep cold temperatures that would make most people cry. That's what I am used to. However, I'm going to be a real mess in the Florida heat. I start overheating on runs when the temperature is a few degrees above freezing, and am really worried about the heat for race weekend. I hope it cools off more at night than what they predict. I may actually try to run on a treadmill in a room heated above normal to try and adapt slightly before we leave.
They play music around world showcase. During the marathon they had some very emotional ones playing on a loop.
I'm doing all three!! The running part isn't what scares me, it's the three really silly early mornings!! I hope I will be able to adjust from Pacific time to race time in the few days leading up the the big race day.
However, I'm going to be a real mess in the Florida heat. I start overheating on runs when the temperature is a few degrees above freezing, and am really worried about the heat for race weekend.
Good luck! I generally adapt just in time to head back home. I’m bad with jet lag.
Bring your own water and fuel. Wear a hat. Slow down. If you go slow enough they’ll set up the cold wet sponge station that they did last year. (Faster runnners went by the spot before they set it up if I recall correctly)
Spectating the marathon in Epcot in 2018 and hearing the music gave me all the feels and I wasn’t even running! I went home and made a playlist with some of the songs because it was so motivating.They play music around world showcase. During the marathon they had some very emotional ones playing on a loop.
Trying not to get too worried about it yet but it will be what it is. The way things have been going lately, I just want to be there running, and I’ll take warmer than average over rain. I did the Star Wars half in 2017 and I’m pretty sure the start temp for that was around 70 and I survived.Looking at Accuweather it looks like it's going to be pretty warm during the races. Temps are about 10degrees warmer than normal. On the plus side it means waiting in the corrals will be pretty comfortable, but it could be pretty warm especially during the later part of the Half Marathon.
My training has been pretty nonexistent. At least I’ve done some non-running exercise over the past few weeks so hopefully I’ll be okay. I just think I’ll be walking a ton and enjoying the atmosphere/getting some pictures. I’ll be starting in corral E, with a typical average pace around 12 min/mile, so I’m not too concerned.BFF and I are dressing as Aurora (one pink, one blue) for the half. Have Ariel themed outfits for the 10K, which we've worn before.
To be honest, my training has really suffered this winter. This is the first time I've signed up for a race this time of year since moving to PA and I am no good at winter training. I should have stuck to the 10K I think. But lesson learned. I don't think I will ever train as well through the winter now that I live here instead of FL!
Also, I am really hoping for a merch preview soon since a week from now I'll be on a plane to MCO!
Spectating the marathon in Epcot in 2018 and hearing the music gave me all the feels and I wasn’t even running! I went home and made a playlist with some of the songs because it was so motivating.!
I'm curious now what this soundtrack was! If you have any song recommendations based on the playlist you created, could you suggest them, please? I'm trying to fill out my playlist for the half.
*drums fingers on desk waiting for merchandise preview*
Yep, Go the Distance and Almost There like @keahgirl8 said. Go the Distance is my personal fave. <3I'm curious now what this soundtrack was! If you have any song recommendations based on the playlist you created, could you suggest them, please? I'm trying to fill out my playlist for the half.
*drums fingers on desk waiting for merchandise preview*
In 2015, it was Frozen themed and they played Let it Go in every language. THE WHOLE TIME. I am an adult who loves Frozen and Let it Go, but man... That was a lot.
So sorry you're still sick. That sounds awful. Hope you feel better soon!Snow day #1 and day 10 of this bronchitis thing. Going to the dr in a couple hours. Really glad I'm only doing the 5k. I'll just walk it if I still can't breath. Hopefully this weather is past us and we can all fly/travel safely!!
I'm curious now what this soundtrack was! If you have any song recommendations based on the playlist you created, could you suggest them, please? I'm trying to fill out my playlist for the half.
*drums fingers on desk waiting for merchandise preview*
I’ll add “Dig a Little Deeper” to the growing list of suggestions! A great motivating message when you feel like you can’t run anymoreI'm curious now what this soundtrack was! If you have any song recommendations based on the playlist you created, could you suggest them, please? I'm trying to fill out my playlist for the half.
*drums fingers on desk waiting for merchandise preview*