Marathon Weekend 2018

[ZellyB]

Great time at the HH meet up. Thanks @Keels amd @FFigawi for hosting.

 

[FFigawi]

Quick Question #2: bag check. Do u guys check something to wear after the race? I am afraid of being really cold at the finish after sweating and dropping all my throwaway sweatshirts. But I prefer not to deal with a bag check.

Definitely check sweats or something else warm. You'll cool off very quickly after the race tomorrow.

Guess that means I'll end up at MK/TTC to cheer him on and then back to the Boardwalk. He wants a beer when he leaves the Hollywood Studios Pathway and that is something I can easily comply with!

Beer stop!!

Great time at the HH meet up. Thanks @Keels amd @FFigawi for hosting.

You're most welcome

 

[swooshbear]

I wouldn't say impossible. I PR'd a 5k, 10k, and HM at DL races before.

Agreed, I have PR'd my last two runDisney races. I actually would have slightly faster but no line for characters was too hard to pass up. Also helps to be in Corral A.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Sat 3 rows in front of Brazilian Ronaldo at Fantasmic! Pretty cool for a football fan like myself. Downside is it means I’m still awake and will be on low sleep again.

And meeting everyone at the DIS meetup was still the highlight of the day. Thanks to everyone for humoring my awkwardness, everyone was very nice but I get very caught up in my own mind in those type of situations and can only hope that I’m functioning like a normal person.

 

[surfde22]

Sat 3 rows in front of Brazilian Ronaldo at Fantasmic! Pretty cool for a football fan like myself.

Did you fan girl over seeing Ronaldo? No, just kidding, but that’s pretty cool seeing him there. I remember when he was dominating the world football scene when I was growing up.

 

[SheHulk]

On magical express & waiting... at least my flight got here!

 

[Keels]

Sat 3 rows in front of Brazilian Ronaldo at Fantasmic! Pretty cool for a football fan like myself. Downside is it means I’m still awake and will be on low sleep again.

And meeting everyone at the DIS meetup was still the highlight of the day. Thanks to everyone for humoring my awkwardness, everyone was very nice but I get very caught up in my own mind in those type of situations and can only hope that I’m functioning like a normal person.

I’m so glad you showed up!!! It was great to meet you!!

 

[Mary9876]

Good luck at the half tomorrow everyone! It is neat to see everyone with there medals in the parks.

I had a productive day and was able to pick up my daughters kids run bib and mine in minutes. Expo was empty and made rounds before and after kids run. Feels more real now that I have the bib. Also figured out transportation so pending traffic and security I might make the meet up. The kids race was a lot of fun. My almost 3 yr daughter took off running with my husband following behind. She did stop for a hug from Mickey. The first thing she said when she saw me...”Mommy, I beat you”

 

[LdyStormy76]

@courtneybeth and anyone else in race retreat I am to the left of the door ina blue fleece

 

[StarGirl11]

Does anyone here know exactly where, near the castle, the "Chear Zone" is located at the Magic Kingdom? My wife has the Chear Squad platinum package, and it is note dtha there's a special area near the castle where this is at. Just curious. If we know now, it will save her some time getting situated. Thank you in advance! And, good luck to all of the Half and full marathoners out there!

It’s directly in front of the castle as you come out from what I remember. I got some Powerade in 2016 from my parents there that’s why I remember it.

@courtneybeth and anyone else in race retreat I am to the left of the door ina blue fleece

Coming over to say hi

 

[StarGirl11]

All right apparently I’m blind since I’m not seeing you @LdyStormy76

 

[LdyStormy76]

@StarGirl11 just stood up. Next to a tv screen by medical and food.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Did you fan girl over seeing Ronaldo? No, just kidding, but that’s pretty cool seeing him there. I remember when he was dominating the world football scene when I was growing up.

Being that I was in Disney there were more than enough Brazilians fawning and getting pictures. It’s cool to see someone recognizable, but I’d never want to interject on their day.

 

[cavepig]

Yeah no shorts under the character themed skirts is lame.
Skirt $60
Shirt $45
Tights $75
Tank $45
Capris $65

Tempting on the tights but I didn't need them badly enough. Cute stuff though.

Expo was busy yesterday around 3 but no lines. Not sure if more marathon magnets to be stocked but there was only a couple ganging.

25th black jackets were available in a variety of sizes but that was it I think for jackets Besides generic rundisney ones.

Plenty of ornaments but 25th Mickey figurine weRe gone.

Glad Hoka was there I may be switching to them and liked trying them on. Body buffer I'm this close to buying so awesome.

The cold 5 spice potatoes were a nope from me .

Go halfears today!!!

 

[lhermiston]

Good luck, half runners!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Beer stop!!

If I had more than 3 cans of beer and half a bottle of wine in the room

 

[bryana]

Hope everyone had a great race this morning.

Finally going to head to the expo today after breakfast at Boma!

Also, just stopped in the Marketplace in Yacht Club and they had some of the marathon merch. Backpacks, wine glasses, the grey shirt with the 90s design.

 

[gjramsey]

I was glad to meet some of you this morning. I had a blast today, I think I only missed two of the character stops.

Too me, I think the larger corrals actually made the start longer with the mini-waves. Two years ago I saw the balloon ladies (during the half) right before they hit Magic Kingdom parking plaza, and today, while running a slower pace, did not see them at all on World Drive. By the time I climbed the overpass, they must have made their way onto World Drive

 

[DopeyBadger]

PR #3!!! 1:30:35!!! Just one more race!!!

 

[Nole95]

Had a fun race this morning. We started out of the front of D. We started at 5:45, which was earlier than expected. When I did Goofy three years ago, I had a better proof of time and didn’t start until almost 6.

For me, cone alley was the worst part. Congested all the way. Just took my time and tried not to weave too much. Surprisingly, the tunnel entering MK under the train station was easy; as was the castle.

Wish they would find a way to make the course a little more exciting. Those long, boring stretches on World Drive are brutal.

Did have one idiot barrel past my wife and pretty much bump her out of the way. This was on an open stretch so there was plenty of room. He was gone before either of us could even say anything to him.