Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

[LAKid53]

5K and 10K are already full? Wow!

Also, for anyone who might be interested in the kids races, they are only available on Saturday. They used to have Friday as option too, but I emailed them and “at this time”, it won’t be an option. Will make it challenging to get from the Half finish line to WWoS in time, but we’ll make it work. I probably just won’t smell all that wonderful!

You'll be in good company with thousands of us.

 

[Figment82]

You'll be in good company with thousands of us.

I hear reports all the time of people going to the parks or restaurants straight from the race. I feel so gross afterwards, all I want is a shower.

 

[Swissmiss]

I hear reports all the time of people going to the parks or restaurants straight from the race. I feel so gross afterwards, all I want is a shower.

I agree. I suppose if I had to I could after a 5K (and if the temperature wasn’t too high when I was running) but anything longer and I would just feel too gross without a shower.

 

[surfsupdon]

I’m running my 3rd marathon, something I said I’d never do again. But I oddly enjoy the training and def the race. I’m waiting for a Dopey anniversary to do that series again lol.

 

[LAKid53]

I agree. I suppose if I had to I could after a 5K (and if the temperature wasn’t too high when I was running) but anything longer and I would just feel too gross without a shower.

After the Rival Run 5k, I needed a shower to warm up.

 

[LAKid53]

I hear reports all the time of people going to the parks or restaurants straight from the race. I feel so gross afterwards, all I want is a shower.

I don't know how they do that. The last thing I want is to visit the parks in my running clothes and shoes. I sweat so much I need a shower after a 5K.

 

[Swissmiss]

After the Rival Run 5k, I needed a shower to warm up.

I hear you - it was that way for the 5K during the 2018 Marathon weekend. In fact, I don’t know if I ever thanked you for your tip of wearing a bathrobe while waiting in order to stay warm - I think I ran at least a mile of the 5K while still wearing my sister’s throw away bathrobe before I was warm enough to get rid of it.

 

[Figment82]

After the Rival Run 5k, I needed a shower to warm up.

I can imagine!

 

[Texas84]

I hear reports all the time of people going to the parks or restaurants straight from the race. I feel so gross afterwards, all I want is a shower.

Can confirm. Saw a bunch after Rivals Run half. I never changed after the old W&D night races when they finished at the party.

 

[surfsupdon]

Can confirm. Saw a bunch after Rivals Run half. I never changed after the old W&D night races when they finished at the party.

Agree. I NEVER changed after the Towers or night WineDines....it was awesome being in your "uniform" right after the race and partying in the Park with your medal. Favorite memories.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

OK Dopey-ers. I'm (hopefully) going to be signing up in the next couple of weeks. When do ya'll start your actual Dopey training?

I'm in a training-funk right now and need to get my head on straight. By the time Dopey rolls around I will have 6 half marathons under my belt but those will be my longest race-runs. Dopey will (probably) be my only full and (possibly) my last half.

 

[OG Runner]

I hear reports all the time of people going to the parks or restaurants straight from the race. I feel so gross afterwards, all I want is a shower.

I agree, though I usually go straight to the pool at the resort I am at first, and just cool for a while. Yes, I know it has been a bit
cool at race time the last few years, but it is what I do. The last time was the 25th anniversary marathon in 2018.

 

[Figment82]

Can confirm. Saw a bunch after Rivals Run half. I never changed after the old W&D night races when they finished at the party.

Agree. I NEVER changed after the Towers or night WineDines....it was awesome being in your "uniform" right after the race and partying in the Park with your medal. Favorite memories.

Haha that’s true, I can see that appeal. I’ve never stuck around for the after parties except for one celebratory ride on Tower. I think I’ll pack some wet wipes and deodorant in the car and hope for the best.

 

[LAKid53]

OK Dopey-ers. I'm (hopefully) going to be signing up in the next couple of weeks. When do ya'll start your actual Dopey training?

I'm in a training-funk right now and need to get my head on straight. By the time Dopey rolls around I will have 6 half marathons under my belt but those will be my longest race-runs. Dopey will (probably) be my only full and (possibly) my last half.

Galloway has a 29 week training program for Dopey on the rD website. Download it, print it out and tape to the fridge. You can mark off each day. I've used his program - you can't go wrong. In addition, sign up with his pacers at the Expo, based upon your anticipated finish time and corral assignment for both the Half and Full. You'll be motivated and kept on pace. And you'll know you'll finish.

 

[LAKid53]

Agree. I NEVER changed after the Towers or night WineDines....it was awesome being in your "uniform" right after the race and partying in the Park with your medal. Favorite memories.

I wish they'd bring back the night races, especially W&D.

 

[Texas84]

OK Dopey-ers. I'm (hopefully) going to be signing up in the next couple of weeks. When do ya'll start your actual Dopey training?

I'm in a training-funk right now and need to get my head on straight. By the time Dopey rolls around I will have 6 half marathons under my belt but those will be my longest race-runs. Dopey will (probably) be my only full and (possibly) my last half.

This is rough but you will be prepared.

Dopey Challenge - Disney Marathon Training | Hal Higdon

Hal Higdon gets you ready for the Dopey Challenge, Disney's toughest task each January. Run a 5K on Thursday, a 10K on Friday, a Half Marathon on Saturday, and a full Marathon on Sunday.

www.halhigdon.com

 

[DznyGrlSD]

Galloway has a 29 week training program for Dopey on the rD website. Download it, print it out and tape to the fridge. You can mark off each day. I've used his program - you can't go wrong. In addition, sign up with his pacers at the Expo, based upon your anticipated finish time and corral assignment for both the Half and Full. You'll be motivated and kept on pace. And you'll know you'll finish.

the problem with pace groups - no character stops. I'm running this for fun, not time

 

[Swissmiss]

I wish they'd bring back the night races, especially W&D.

DLP has a night race. Just sayin’.

 

[LAKid53]

DLP has a night race. Just sayin’.

Persistence, thy name is @Swissmiss...

 

[Texas84]

DLP has a night race. Just sayin’.

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