Marathon Weekend 2022

[MissLiss279]

85. Running under the ‘Magic Kingdom’ sign for the first time!

(not realizing you still have 2 miles to go before you actually get to the park!)

 

[Kerry1957]

86. Stopping in Hollywood Studios about mile 23 or 24 for a bucket of ice cold sugary caffeinated Coke.

 

[marty3d]

87. Having your picture taken with one of the Steam Engines!

 

[marty3d]

88. Running across the tracks of the Walt Disney World Railroad.... all aboard!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Ugh I really didn't need this video....getting closer to pulling the trigger on Dopey....

78. The quiet patter of foot steps in the dark the first few miles of the full. There’s that big, exciting start and then almost total peace.

Followed by sheer terror and panic as you remember that there are a lot more miles to go and this seemed like a good idea 7 months ago.

To any first time marathoners reading this, I kid, sort of. Diligent and consistent training will go a long ways towards helping you stay in the moment during the marathon and cross that finish line.

81. @dopeybadger’s annual reminders about heat acclimation, typically followed by bitterly cold race day temps.

After 2020, I will not complain if it's cold on race day. Not at all. But no matter what I will be prepared for whatever weather hits. I hope.

89. The ice cold non alcoholic fruit smoothie from Morocco that did not taste like powerade, or water, and did I mention that it was ice cold on a hot day?

 

[UK_Disney_Dopey_Hopeful]

Hi everyone,

So after President Biden opened the US-UK corridor, it seems the runDisney dream might be back on for me (Although im now weeks behind in my training having convinced myself it wouldnt happen!)

Im just wondering if someone could provide me with a bit of guidance on a couple of queries:

A) Does anyone know when the course maps or pre race pack details get emailed out by Disney (itching to see what route will be given this year)

B) From what i understand (From watching many YouTube videos!) The hall where you collect your race bibs from and the hall with all the race merch are 2 different halls. is this correct? If so, are they clearly signed which is which?

C) if the merch hall for example opens 8am (This is just a guess, i have no idea what time it actually is!) what time are you allowed to queue outside from and will buses serve the area early so guests can start to queue early or am i best driving over to the area (And will i be allowed to park/queue early or will security move me on?)

Im getting very excited but super nervous now. First ever time running Disney & first ever time doing Disney on my own, so i have a lot of mixed feelings but i know being prepared will help settle some of the nerves i have.

Thanks guys!.

 

[1lilspark]

Hi everyone,

So after President Biden opened the US-UK corridor, it seems the runDisney dream might be back on for me (Although im now weeks behind in my training having convinced myself it wouldnt happen!)

Im just wondering if someone could provide me with a bit of guidance on a couple of queries:

A) Does anyone know when the course maps or pre race pack details get emailed out by Disney (itching to see what route will be given this year)

B) From what i understand (From watching many YouTube videos!) The hall where you collect your race bibs from and the hall with all the race merch are 2 different halls. is this correct? If so, are they clearly signed which is which?

C) if the merch hall for example opens 8am (This is just a guess, i have no idea what time it actually is!) what time are you allowed to queue outside from and will buses serve the area early so guests can start to queue early or am i best driving over to the area (And will i be allowed to park/queue early or will security move me on?)

Im getting very excited but super nervous now. First ever time running Disney & first ever time doing Disney on my own, so i have a lot of mixed feelings but i know being prepared will help settle some of the nerves i have.

Thanks guys!.

Historically waivers and digital programs release a few weeks before the race

As far as expo yes the buildings are easy to navigate between expo map normally is also part of above mentioned guide

in the past they ran charter busses from resorts to wide world of sports for guests but idk how early they start (we normally drive and arrive an hour or two after general public open)

 

[DISRNR1000]

90. Has this one been mentioned yet?

Running under the water bridge - keep breathing normally…

 

[FFigawi]

91. The big Mickey hands DJ as you run under Seven Seas (he is greatly missed)

 

[jmasgat]

@lhermiston Doing my bit to get to 100.

92. The Dopey Challenge------Seriously, there are other multi-races out there, but surely not 4 consecutive races--48.6 miles of fun in 4 theme parks. It's a unique offering in the world of running.

93. The dearly departed run through the portion of Studios that took you by the costume shop (that was on the old BackLot Tour). A place to see a glimpse behind the magic.

94. Running towards MK and having the monorail drivers blow the horns.

95. The Royal trumpeters playing on the balcony at the Castle

96. Castle pics in the dark with all the lights on.

 

[chantaldb]

First ever time running Disney & first ever time doing Disney on my own, so i have a lot of mixed feelings but i know being prepared will help settle some of the nerves i have.

Same here! Well actually I did run in Paris twice, so not entirely a RunDisney novice.
WDW planning is already a bit overwhelming, let alone incorporating a Dopey challenge into the trip.
I was wondering if any other seasoned international runner could give feedback on "using" the time difference between Europe and Florida to your advantage, i.e. trying to stick to the European time. At the moment a 5 AM starting time would feel like a comfortable 11 AM to me. It would curtail the hours you can spend in the parks of course.

 

[DanaVonSchweet]

97. Running around the world multiple times in 4 days. Pretty sure this experience is going to ruin all future runs for me.

89. The ice cold non alcoholic fruit smoothie from Morocco that did not taste like powerade, or water, and did I mention that it was ice cold on a hot day?

I'm definitely going to have to check this out!!

 

[Carol_]

98. Crossing over that bridge somewhere in the half and cheering on the runners crossing under it.

 

[akrosie]

99. Running past the Taiko drummers, and and high school bands. And underwater to the music of Saint~Saens “Aquarium”.

 

[The Expert]

100. Funny signs at just the right moment. Especially love the "hit here for power-up" or anything similar.

 

[akrosie]

57. Deliriously belting out Disney songs (for example, duetting Love Is An Open Door with my wife) at maximum volume around Mile 25 of the World Showcase. At mile 25, I probably couldn't tell you my own name, but I remember every lyric of every Disney song.

I think I was right behind you, or some couple singing that, there.You were great!

 

[opusone]

101. Bringing all the great folks here together (don’t remember if this was already mentioned)

 

[UK_Disney_Dopey_Hopeful]

Same here! Well actually I did run in Paris twice, so not entirely a RunDisney novice.
WDW planning is already a bit overwhelming, let alone incorporating a Dopey challenge into the trip.
I was wondering if any other seasoned international runner could give feedback on "using" the time difference between Europe and Florida to your advantage, i.e. trying to stick to the European time. At the moment a 5 AM starting time would feel like a comfortable 11 AM to me. It would curtail the hours you can spend in the parks of course.

im not a "Seasoned" international runner, infact this will be my first ever one ever overseas, however, i am also thinking much like yourself at trying to keep my body on GMT (UK) time. I fly on the Tuesday and my plane lands at 4pm local time (If on time), im hoping i can be through the airport fairly quickly and if im lucky in my room by 6pm local time (11pm UK time). I plan to try and sleep straight away and get up at around 3am local time on the wednesday. My plan is to drive to the mcdonalds on West Sand Lake Road (as this is 24hrs... or was last time i went!), grab a bit of brekkie, quickly scoot over to Walmart on Turkey Lake Road so i can get a few bits in and then drive back directly to Disney and the expo so i can start queuing to get in early for the Expo. (Might swap the Walmart to later in the day, depending on how i feel for time as it doesnt open until 6am)

Im hoping by doing this i can keep my body clock on UK time for an early night Wednesday, ready for race day Thursday.... and just keep repeating the early night/early wake ups through race weekend.

Like you say, it does take away some theme park time, im lucky that i have a few days after the weekend where i am staying back so can have a couple of days to hit the parks/recover (Which i need most!)

All sounds like a decent plan but im pretty sure it will all go out the window and ill just end up staying in the parks until close and "run" the races looking like a zombie from lack of sleep!.

 

[chantaldb]

decent pla

sounds like a decent plan

Impressive planning! My flight arrives on Monday evening, so I'll check into a hotel near/at the airport. Travel over to Pop Century early morning, and hopefully have my online groceries shopping delivered to me that day. Early start for the expo on Wednesday as well.

get up at around 3am local time

In my experience, that's exactly the time we usually wake up on the first night in the US!

staying in the parks until close

Hmm yes exactly!

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! We are 93 days from the kickoff of Marathon Weekend 2022!

Welcome to another addition of Sundays are for Disney, the show where everything is made up and the points don't matter (or am I thinking of something elseEas?). For this week's Sundays are for Disney, let's celebrate the opening of the theme park that made this all possible - Walt Disney World! Tell us your favorite opening day attraction (list found here).

Easy choice for me! Haunted Mansion has long been a top WDW ride for me. The ride has definitely changed over the years, but I'm sure I'd enjoy it just as much 50 years ago.

Have a great week, everyone!