Hi everyone!
I am considering doing the 2020 Dopey Challenge. One of the things that is holding me back is the logistics of the whole thing (ie combining a Disney trip with a marathon). This would be my 5th marathon, but my first runDisney event. So I decided to take it one question at a time and go from there. I'm thanking any and all help in advanced!
So my first batch of question has to go with the early start times. I've got some health issues that can be exacerbated by lack of sleep, so managing it is important. So here they go.
I am considering doing the 2020 Dopey Challenge. One of the things that is holding me back is the logistics of the whole thing (ie combining a Disney trip with a marathon). This would be my 5th marathon, but my first runDisney event. So I decided to take it one question at a time and go from there. I'm thanking any and all help in advanced!
So my first batch of question has to go with the early start times. I've got some health issues that can be exacerbated by lack of sleep, so managing it is important. So here they go.
- What's the latest shuttle time people take? Is there a hotel that gets you a shorter ride and therefore a later time?
- What is the difference in start times between the different corrals? And anyone who's done it before with around these submitted times want to let me know what corral they were in? Not sure which one I'd submit but in the last two years I've got a 51 minute 10K, 1:51 minute half, and a 4:19 full.
- About how long does it take to get your bag and back to the shuttles after the race?
- I ran my first marathon at 7AM on the east coast while living on the west coast, so I slowly woke up earlier and earlier in the week before until I was waking up at 3:30, and I'd probably plan on doing something similar so it wasn't a total shock to the system. And naps, definitely naps. Does anyone else do something similar? Or any other tips for managing the early mornings.