Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

[LAKid53]

@DznyGrlSD - I did the race retreat for the half this year. It was something I added a few months after registering for the half because I started to feel a bit nervous about the size of the race and doing it solo (I was also signed up for the 5k, but was to do that with my sister and my DD who is 12.). I was very glad I had because this year's race weekend was COLD. In the end, I also ran the 5k solo because my sister, who is not a runner and not an athlete decided that it was too cold for her to do the 5k (and in all fairness it was too cold) and since she wasn't doing it, I saw no reason for my DD to get up at 3 am for the race. So in the end, by the time the half came around I was no longer freaked out about waiting around solo, but having waited in the cold two days earlier, I much appreciated the heated tent (and the shorter lines for the port-a-potties).

Those porta potties are worth it. And the chocolate milk after running.

 

[Swissmiss]

Those porta potties are worth it. And the chocolate milk after running.

Chocolate milk is my go to after run drink

 

[LAKid53]

Chocolate milk is my go to after run drink

Brilliant minds think alike.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

Those porta potties are worth it. And the chocolate milk after running.

Chocolate milk and less-used porta potties? SOLD! Plus I'm running solo for both the Wine/Dine and Princess

 

[LAKid53]

Chocolate milk and less-used porta potties? SOLD! Plus I'm running solo for both the Wine/Dine and Princess

So am I. Maybe we'll be in the same corrals and can start out together.

 

[surfsupdon]

I’ll be solo running W/D and Marathon too.

Actually, most of my runs are solo bc nobody on the trip wants to run! But, year after year, you make friends in your corral and it’s fun to catch up and say hello.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

So am I. Maybe we'll be in the same corrals and can start out together.

yeah i'm super slow but who knows I'm registered as a 2:31-2:45 finisher

 

[RunningKoen]

I’ll be solo running W/D and Marathon too.

Actually, most of my runs are solo bc nobody on the trip wants to run! But, year after year, you make friends in your corral and it’s fun to catch up and say hello.

Solo aswell! Most fun I've ever head.

I was slightly anxious before I travelled alone from amsterdam to orlando, but after the first hours in the states, and disney world in particular, it felt amazing.

 

[surfsupdon]

Solo aswell! Most fun I've ever head.

I was slightly anxious before I travelled alone from amsterdam to orlando, but after the first hours in the states, and disney world in particular, it felt amazing.

Kinda why I can’t commit to France and Japan. I want to go to both countries but am way anxious.

 

[RunningKoen]

Kinda why I can’t commit to France and Japan. I want to go to both countries but am way anxious.

Just go. It slightly depends on your plans but both countries can be visited solo. I'm done waiting for others to join me on my wicked trips.

 

[Swissmiss]

Kinda why I can’t commit to France and Japan. I want to go to both countries but am way anxious.

You can commit to France - you know very well that you could call on me or @RunningKoen if you needed anything.

 

[Texas84]

Kinda why I can’t commit to France and Japan. I want to go to both countries but am way anxious.

France was surprisingly easy, especially Disneyland. The DLP bus was easy to find and use at de Gaulle airport. Language is no problem at DLP.

 

[Swissmiss]

France was surprisingly easy, especially Disneyland. The DLP bus was easy to find and use at de Gaulle airport. Language is no problem at DLP.

See @surfsupdon - there is no reason not to come do the DLP races

 

[Texas84]

See @surfsupdon - there is no reason not to come do the DLP races

Would love to go back. My problem is lack of time off with my new job.

(And still waiting for Tokyo)

 

[Swissmiss]

Would love to go back. My problem is lack of time off with my new job.

(And still waiting for Tokyo)

It is a bummer how life gets in the way sometimes

 

[RunningKoen]

Would love to go back. My problem is lack of time off with my new job.

(And still waiting for Tokyo)

The magic run weekend is only once a year, that easier than all the WDW weekends.


We can always do a Tokyo trip together, @surfsupdon , if they have nice races.

 

[surfsupdon]

France was surprisingly easy, especially Disneyland. The DLP bus was easy to find and use at de Gaulle airport. Language is no problem at DLP.

Lol I speak and understand French pretty well. I want to go so I can actually use it outside of Epcot

 

[Greenlawler]

I am running Dopey,

My wife is doing the 5,10, and half but I am running the full alone....I am running slower every year and at age 46 I am slower than ever. Would welcome some support if anyone wants to run 11 minute miles with me. A far cry from the 8 minute mile I could do four years ago.


no hotel yet hoping a CM can get us a discounted room.

 

[RunningKoen]

I am running Dopey,

My wife is doing the 5,10, and half but I am running the full alone....I am running slower every year and at age 46 I am slower than ever. Would welcome some support if anyone wants to run 11 minute miles with me. A far cry from the 8 minute mile I could do four years ago.

I'll give you all the mental support I can because I have tremendous respect for all the people who do dopey, no matter their pace

 

[surfsupdon]

I'll give you all the mental support I can because I have tremendous respect for all the people who do dopey, no matter their pace

I kinda thought you were running Dopey this year?

I did last year and loved it. But I’m not doing it this year tho I regret it. But I can’t miss that much school. I’ll be Dopey again...hopefully next year