Marathon Weekend 2018

[Barca33Runner]

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

Amazing! An incredible result regardless of tomorrow; but, you know, go out and kill it tomorrow as well.

Unfortunately, I’m pulling the reverse feat. PW in 5k and 10k, worst since my first Half today. I’ve got a lot of redemption to go for tomorrow and not much reason to believe my legs are all that into it. I’m determined to keep my spirits up and get it finished regardless of time. I may have (ETA: definitely) needed the kick in the pants this Dopey is providing.

 

[Baloo in MI]

@camaker I am very sorry to hear about your illness. I can not imagine how frustrating that must be. This is a long and expensive commitment. I wish I had some great tip to offer that would help you and get you through tomorrow; but I don’t. Looks like you have already done everything I would have suggested. Maybe a good day of rest and some sleep (for a second day) will give you enough to at least finish the distance. But putting health first is the most important thing. Anyway, I will send healing prayers and wishing you the best. Even if you are here solo, know that you are not alone!

 

[daisyamy]

It was so nice meeting a few of you at the meetup this morning and HH yesterday! I took it nice and slow today and finished with a pace just under 16 mins. Best of luck to everyone running tomorrow

 

[mrsg00fy]

Congratulations to everyone who had a great race today!

I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer, but I'm flying solo this trip and could really use a shoulder to cry on.

I've had issues with getting to WDWMW injured the two times I've run it in the past. So Billy and I set up a plan designed to get me healthy to the starting line this year. Everything went just about as well as it could have and I came into the weekend planning to take it easy in the first three races and then take a shot at a marathon PR.

The 5k went great. Then Friday morning I got up with a cough that had settled into my chest. The 10k was run at one of my easy training paces and felt like the effort of a tempo run! Uh oh! I haven't been sick in years! I can only imagine that it was the combination of the stress of travel, my wife's surgery right before Christmas that didn't go well, and the abnormal cold and crowds here I'm not normally exposed to.

I hit the cold with everything they had in the gift shop here and didn't leave the resort yesterday. I came up with an energy conservation plan for the half using intervals I've had good luck with in the past. They worked. Right about to the MK. Fatigue started to set in and I couldn't forestall it. My stomach, abs and ribs ached from the cold air and coughing. I couldn't get warm. I fought it til the end, walking a lot of the last 5 miles. Hands down, the worst race of my life.

I don't have anything left in the tank. I'm drained. I don't want to risk another cold morning start and turning this cold into pneumonia if I don't have a realistic shot at finishing. I was supposed to support a coworker running her first marathon with her nerves in the corral. I'm going to let her down.

Now, I'm sitting in the room just down. This weekend was the culmination of anticipation that started with last year's cancelled half. A training plan of 522 miles executed to perfection to get me here and ready. All for nothing.

I shouldn't say all for nothing, I guess. I've enjoyed the morning pre-race meet ups. I was really looking forward to Hurricane Hannah's yesterday. And at least I'm here. Not everyone who signed up made it. At any rate, thanks for reading my pity party. I really needed to get it out to folks who would understand. I hope everyone running has a great marathon tomorrow!

I am so sorry that you are not feeling well and that the experience isn't what you worked so hard for! I wish I knew the right words to say. Sounds like you are doing all you can to feel better. Keep up with the rest and fluids. You never know how you will feel tomorrow and you can make a game time decision based on how you feel then.

 

[Sakigt]

I’m here for the rare characters soooo....

Why were they all bunched up at MK? Don’t get me wrong. Loved them and the photo ops but sheesh. I stopped basically from mile 5-6 and was even threatened with balloon lady talk. Ha!

Starting at G + stopping for characters = running on the grass with walkers on the course from mile 8-12. Ah well. My bad.

Soooo cold!! Great costumes and attitudes by everyone!

 

[The Expert]

What were the characters on the Half? I haven't really seen character lists from any of these races... just some photos on Facebook and instagram. Anybody keep a list?

 

[sourire]

@camaker I’m so sorry. I hope you make a quick recovery. Your hard work this year is still yours, and even if you aren’t feeling up to running tmw, you did your best coming into the weekend and trained well, and that’s all you can ask of yourself. Health is most important. Sending hugs and get well wishes.

Congratulations to all the half runners!!!
MIL completed her unsanctioned 10k + half challenge and loved it all! Got to cheer her in at the finish which was also fun for me (also enjoyed sleeping in today)!

 

[lhermiston]

Congratulations to everyone who had a great race today!

I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer, but I'm flying solo this trip and could really use a shoulder to cry on.

I've had issues with getting to WDWMW injured the two times I've run it in the past. So Billy and I set up a plan designed to get me healthy to the starting line this year. Everything went just about as well as it could have and I came into the weekend planning to take it easy in the first three races and then take a shot at a marathon PR.

The 5k went great. Then Friday morning I got up with a cough that had settled into my chest. The 10k was run at one of my easy training paces and felt like the effort of a tempo run! Uh oh! I haven't been sick in years! I can only imagine that it was the combination of the stress of travel, my wife's surgery right before Christmas that didn't go well, and the abnormal cold and crowds here I'm not normally exposed to.

I hit the cold with everything they had in the gift shop here and didn't leave the resort yesterday. I came up with an energy conservation plan for the half using intervals I've had good luck with in the past. They worked. Right about to the MK. Fatigue started to set in and I couldn't forestall it. My stomach, abs and ribs ached from the cold air and coughing. I couldn't get warm. I fought it til the end, walking a lot of the last 5 miles. Hands down, the worst race of my life.

I don't have anything left in the tank. I'm drained. I don't want to risk another cold morning start and turning this cold into pneumonia if I don't have a realistic shot at finishing. I was supposed to support a coworker running her first marathon with her nerves in the corral. I'm going to let her down.

Now, I'm sitting in the room just down. This weekend was the culmination of anticipation that started with last year's cancelled half. A training plan of 522 miles executed to perfection to get me here and ready. All for nothing.

I shouldn't say all for nothing, I guess. I've enjoyed the morning pre-race meet ups. I was really looking forward to Hurricane Hannah's yesterday. And at least I'm here. Not everyone who signed up made it. At any rate, thanks for reading my pity party. I really needed to get it out to folks who would understand. I hope everyone running has a great marathon tomorrow!

I’m so sorry. I can only imagine how tough this is for you. I hope you can still be proud of the work you put in. I look at this forum and I see so many people rooting for you. I hope that provides some small comfort.

 

[jAcKs_x0]

I had a pretty decent race. Definitely felt tired around mine 7-8 (I forget honestly) before we got the sports beans. The sports beans definitely helped, but I wasn’t sure if I just didn’t drink enough water or have enough calories the day before, but I was seeing spots right before mile 13 I thought I wasn’t going to make it. I did and totally recovered and I’m feeling pretty fine now, but definitely super anxious tomorrow. I’ve never had that feeling before and it came out totally out of the blue, but I really thought I was going to pass out or something. Anyway, I did PR my last half by 11 minutes so that’s another goal accomplished. Praying things go smoothly tomorrow but the mantra is going to be SLOW DOWN.

ALSO-congrats to everyone to completed the race as well! And my thoughts are with all those feeling under the weather, that was one of my biggest fears. Fingers crossed for you. Oh and as always, @DopeyBadger you rock!!!

 

[StarGirl11]

What were the characters on the Half? I haven't really seen character lists from any of these races... just some photos on Facebook and instagram. Anybody keep a list?

Mike and Sully, Sally and Jack Skelington, Stitch, Vanelope and Wralph, Lightning and Mataer, Travel Genie, Jack Sparrow and Barbosa, the female mice from Cinderella, aviator Goofy, White Rabbit, the Incredibles, and Sebastian are the ones I remember.

Didn’t stop for all of them. Went by how often I’ve seen them at races and how often you can find them at DL. Which made the list shorter then I expected

 

[rteetz]

Mike and Sully, Sally and Jack Skelington, Stitch, Vanelope and Wralph, Lightning and Mataer, Travel Genie, Jack Sparrow and Barbosa, the female mice from Cinderella, aviator Goofy, White Rabbit, the Incredibles, and Sebastian are the ones I remember.

Didn’t stop for all of them. Went by how often I’ve seen them at races and how often you can find them at DL. Which made the list shorter then I expected

Tinkerbell fairies too.

 

[StarGirl11]

Tinkerbell fairies too.

Whoops meant to put them in the post. Even stopped for them since that was in the safe zone just forgot.

 

[bananabean]

Tinkerbell fairies too.

Woody and a donkey (sorry donkey, I don’t know your name). Cinderella and Rapunzel (plus their princes) were switching out. The Queen of hearts was with the White Rabbit when I went by. The penguins from Mary Poppins. There was also a Mickey hot air balloon at the beginning, but it was being deflated by the time I saw it on the way back.

 

[1lilspark]

What were the characters on the Half? I haven't really seen character lists from any of these races... just some photos on Facebook and instagram. Anybody keep a list?

I know a few people shared half characters after the post I’m quoting but it would be neat to keep a thread of what characters have popped up at which races just for reference sake

 

[SheHulk]

Woody and a donkey (sorry donkey, I don’t know your name).

I wasn’t there but that must be Bullseye the horse!

 

[StarGirl11]

Woody and a donkey (sorry donkey, I don’t know your name). Cinderella and Rapunzel (plus their princes) were switching out. The Queen of hearts was with the White Rabbit when I went by. The penguins from Mary Poppins. There was also a Mickey hot air balloon at the beginning, but it was being deflated by the time I saw it on the way back.

Bullseyes a Horse actually. And it was Aurora and Phillip when I went by. If there had been more prince/princesses I might have stopped...

 

[camaker]

Thank you all for the kind words and advice! I can't tell you how much it helped reading it all today. I really appreciate this community and the support and encouragement that you provide!

 

[bearsgirl]

Richard from the Grand Floridian was greeting people. Not sure if he was there in an official capacity or just trying to cross the street to get to work. The 3 Bachelor type guys in tuxedos were out after the Grand and during Princess there is usually a long line but today...no one was in line. And the train was out behind Adventureland, which was cool!

 

[bearsgirl]

Congratulations to everyone who had a great race today!

I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer, but I'm flying solo this trip and could really use a shoulder to cry on.

I've had issues with getting to WDWMW injured the two times I've run it in the past. So Billy and I set up a plan designed to get me healthy to the starting line this year. Everything went just about as well as it could have and I came into the weekend planning to take it easy in the first three races and then take a shot at a marathon PR.

The 5k went great. Then Friday morning I got up with a cough that had settled into my chest. The 10k was run at one of my easy training paces and felt like the effort of a tempo run! Uh oh! I haven't been sick in years! I can only imagine that it was the combination of the stress of travel, my wife's surgery right before Christmas that didn't go well, and the abnormal cold and crowds here I'm not normally exposed to.

I hit the cold with everything they had in the gift shop here and didn't leave the resort yesterday. I came up with an energy conservation plan for the half using intervals I've had good luck with in the past. They worked. Right about to the MK. Fatigue started to set in and I couldn't forestall it. My stomach, abs and ribs ached from the cold air and coughing. I couldn't get warm. I fought it til the end, walking a lot of the last 5 miles. Hands down, the worst race of my life.

I don't have anything left in the tank. I'm drained. I don't want to risk another cold morning start and turning this cold into pneumonia if I don't have a realistic shot at finishing. I was supposed to support a coworker running her first marathon with her nerves in the corral. I'm going to let her down.

Now, I'm sitting in the room just down. This weekend was the culmination of anticipation that started with last year's cancelled half. A training plan of 522 miles executed to perfection to get me here and ready. All for nothing.

I shouldn't say all for nothing, I guess. I've enjoyed the morning pre-race meet ups. I was really looking forward to Hurricane Hannah's yesterday. And at least I'm here. Not everyone who signed up made it. At any rate, thanks for reading my pity party. I really needed to get it out to folks who would understand. I hope everyone running has a great marathon tomorrow!

If the journey is more important than the destination, you have had quite an adventure getting to this place. Congratulations on all the training you put in which made you a stronger person, physically and emotionally. No race or medal is worth compromising your health. Make the choice that feels right for YOU. ((Hug))

 

[DOOM1001]

Congratulations to everyone who had a great race today!

I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer, but I'm flying solo this trip and could really use a shoulder to cry on.

I've had issues with getting to WDWMW injured the two times I've run it in the past. So Billy and I set up a plan designed to get me healthy to the starting line this year. Everything went just about as well as it could have and I came into the weekend planning to take it easy in the first three races and then take a shot at a marathon PR.

The 5k went great. Then Friday morning I got up with a cough that had settled into my chest. The 10k was run at one of my easy training paces and felt like the effort of a tempo run! Uh oh! I haven't been sick in years! I can only imagine that it was the combination of the stress of travel, my wife's surgery right before Christmas that didn't go well, and the abnormal cold and crowds here I'm not normally exposed to.

I hit the cold with everything they had in the gift shop here and didn't leave the resort yesterday. I came up with an energy conservation plan for the half using intervals I've had good luck with in the past. They worked. Right about to the MK. Fatigue started to set in and I couldn't forestall it. My stomach, abs and ribs ached from the cold air and coughing. I couldn't get warm. I fought it til the end, walking a lot of the last 5 miles. Hands down, the worst race of my life.

I don't have anything left in the tank. I'm drained. I don't want to risk another cold morning start and turning this cold into pneumonia if I don't have a realistic shot at finishing. I was supposed to support a coworker running her first marathon with her nerves in the corral. I'm going to let her down.

Now, I'm sitting in the room just down. This weekend was the culmination of anticipation that started with last year's cancelled half. A training plan of 522 miles executed to perfection to get me here and ready. All for nothing.

I shouldn't say all for nothing, I guess. I've enjoyed the morning pre-race meet ups. I was really looking forward to Hurricane Hannah's yesterday. And at least I'm here. Not everyone who signed up made it. At any rate, thanks for reading my pity party. I really needed to get it out to folks who would understand. I hope everyone running has a great marathon tomorrow!

I'm only doing the full but I'm at the tail end of a 2-3 week cold,my body feels good right now but just have some lingering phlegm between my chest and my sinuses,mostly in my sinuses.It never got really bad but its just been hanging in there even with me taking everything from emergen c,mucinex,theraflu.Over the last week I just keep counting down the days and telling myself I'll be fine by Sunday,well its Saturday and the race is tomorrow,I'm better but definitely not 100%.I'm supposed to start in corral D,I'm going to get there as late as possible and start in the last corral,bundle up more than I ever have,scarf,multiple shirts,etc..and mostly take it easy,I forgot that I PR'ed this race last year,this year I just want to finish it and not make this cold worse.I've done halfs sick before but not a full.I hope you feel better tomorrow but if you can tell you shouldn't be out there there's nothing wrong with pulling yourself out,staying healthy is the most important thing.If this race was 4-5 days ago I would really doubt that I would go out there.Luckily my body just feels much better but I need watch the congestion,cover my face,walk much more than I normally do and finish as late as possible,hopefully the sun is out and it feels a bit warm when compared to the start time.