Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

[Ariel484]

Okay, let's try this. Do you mean the area in the pink box (well, it's supposed to be a box, my MS Paint skills aren't all that great):

Somehow I have never paid attention to this reunion area. So there's a big "W" sign somewhere??

And I totally was like "Why the 'W' one?" for a second there...DUH, WDWMagic. I really am useless this week.

 

[Kristia]

Yep that's it. Never thought of trying to find the map. Duh! They have letters on the tents so you can find your family after.

 

[Texas84]

4AM sounds workable. We're at a timeshare closer to Seaworld so we'll try to be out the door by 3AM.

Still early but one forecast has some warm temps for us. Sat 81/59 and Sun 82/53. Hopefully those 80's won't hit until later in the day. I'm a warm weather guy but that's a bit warm for running.

 

[Mickey&Minnie]

Still early but one forecast has some warm temps for us. Sat 81/59 and Sun 82/53. Hopefully those 80's won't hit until later in the day. I'm a warm weather guy but that's a bit warm for running.

Yeah I'm from Louisiana and like the warmer temps but 80 is a bit hot for running even for me. And the lows Saturday night don't look they are going to help much either. Guess I won't need my big throw away sweater I bought. I'll just start with a much thinner one.

 

[lukacseven]

It was 22 degrees this morning in the Northern Philly suburbs. Having run the Disney full in varying temperatures, I'll take it warmer (high 80's in '07) than colder (high 20's in '10) any day. Looks like we can pack light this year!

 

[Ariel484]

Yeah I'm from Louisiana and like the warmer temps but 80 is a bit hot for running even for me. And the lows Saturday night don't look they are going to help much either. Guess I won't need my big throw away sweater I bought. I'll just start with a much thinner one.

This is the one year I finally remembered to scrounge up some throwaway clothes... On that note, make sure to drinks lots of water this week, friends!

 

[GoofyRacer11]

My dad has our bib #s somewhere so I'll post them this weekend. We're staying at Pop Century and will be leaving next Thursday around 4:50pm so we should get to our resort by 7:30pm-8pm. We'll probably wake up at 3am both days so that we can catch the bus no later than 3:30am. 4am should work, but that will depend on the crowds. I can't believe that the Marathon Weekend is already here! This year in particular flew by fast.

Just out of curiosity, is anyone participating in the half planning for 8:00/miles? Also, 3:45:00-3:50:00 finish time for the full?

 

[Kristia]

Yeah I'm from Louisiana and like the warmer temps but 80 is a bit hot for running even for me. And the lows Saturday night don't look they are going to help much either. Guess I won't need my big throw away sweater I bought. I'll just start with a much thinner one.

This is the one year I finally remembered to scrounge up some throwaway clothes... On that note, make sure to drinks lots of water this week, friends!

I went to goodwill and bought some throwaway clothes. They are coming with me and not going home no matter how warm it is. I have too much junk as it is!

 

[Kristia]

My dad has our bib #s somewhere so I'll post them this weekend. We're staying at Pop Century and will be leaving next Thursday around 4:50pm so we should get to our resort by 7:30pm-8pm. We'll probably wake up at 3am both days so that we can catch the bus no later than 3:30am. 4am should work, but that will depend on the crowds. I can't believe that the Marathon Weekend is already here! This year in particular flew by fast.

Just out of curiosity, is anyone participating in the half planning for 8:00/miles? Also, 3:45:00-3:50:00 finish time for the full?

Too fast for me! I wish I could do an 8 min mile! If you don't make it by 4 am, we should be there for a bit. I don't think they start the walk over till almost 5 am.

 

[LindsayLoves]

Just out of curiosity, is anyone participating in the half planning for 8:00/miles? Also, 3:45:00-3:50:00 finish time for the full?

I was aiming for a 4 hour full before my knee started bothering me. I think I am shooting for 4:30 now which is actually ok because that should let me be less stressed about time and really have fun/take pictures!

4 am sounds good to me. We are also going to try to get there on the early side so this shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Ariel484]

I went to goodwill and bought some throwaway clothes. They are coming with me and not going home no matter how warm it is. I have too much junk as it is!

I'm with you there. Throwaway clothes in the suitcase going there, souvenirs in the suitcase coming back.

 

[Donald Duck]

Bib# 20327. Corral A once again. I'll be placing my toes on the line and watching the pyro.

If you see a short guy running to the corrals in full ultra distance gear in all black...you know who it is.

 

[Kristia]

Bib# 20327. Corral A once again. I'll be placing my toes on the line and watching the pyro.

If you see a short guy running to the corrals in full ultra distance gear in all black...you know who it is.

I don't know....at that hour in the dark, all in black stealth mode....I think you will be invisible! I will keep my eye out though!

 

[Texas84]

Still possible a last minute front could make it to Orlando. I got caught one year and still have the big AK sweat shirt I had to buy.

Just out of curiosity, is anyone participating in the half planning for 8:00/miles? Also, 3:45:00-3:50:00 finish time for the full?

Sure. In my dreams. I was on a 5:30 pace last year until my calves blew up. I think after a year I could get close to 5:00 but this is cousin Brandi's first full. So we're probably looking at 6 hours.

If you see a short guy running to the corrals in full ultra distance gear in all black...you know who it is.

Bring your autograph pen. I need you to sign my 2013 runDisney Marathon cap. Sharpies work well.

 

[Mad Stitch]

This is a WDW Magic Exclusive

Here is a sneak peak of the shirt I’ll be wearing during the marathon. If you see me, please pick me up off the ground and pull me forward.

 

[lukacseven]

I'm hoping to run a 2:00 half and somewhere around 4:45 marathon. Will be wearing orange for "Orange Saturday" (second year in a row I'm missing a Broncos playoff game because of the race weekend). Not sure what I'm wearing Sunday, except for Newton Gravity (blue) and my lucky neon yellow Pearl Izumi visor.

 

[Kristia]

So ready for some Florida warmth! Came home from work yesterday and our furnace was down. Service came out and said it is done. Ugh! Living with just a fireplace and space heaters till we get back. Don't think there is enough time to get estimates and one put in before we leave. I am really going to owe my friend big time. She is staying to watch the critters till we get back.

 

[Mr mom]

So ready for some Florida warmth! Came home from work yesterday and our furnace was down. Service came out and said it is done. Ugh! Living with just a fireplace and space heaters till we get back. Don't think there is enough time to get estimates and one put in before we leave. I am really going to owe my friend big time. She is staying to watch the critters till we get back.

Oh, that so sucks, nothing like extra expenses after you have paid for a trip etc

 

[Ariel484]

So ready for some Florida warmth! Came home from work yesterday and our furnace was down. Service came out and said it is done. Ugh! Living with just a fireplace and space heaters till we get back. Don't think there is enough time to get estimates and one put in before we leave. I am really going to owe my friend big time. She is staying to watch the critters till we get back.

Oh noooo. That stinks, sorry that happened!

 

[Kristia]

Oh, that so sucks, nothing like extra expenses after you have paid for a trip etc

Thanks...yes it does stink!

Oh noooo. That stinks, sorry that happened!

Thanks. Calling to arrange quotes today. A lot of places are still bombarded with Hurricane Sandy requests so it is proving difficult to find people to come out!