Im going to ask something and if I get roasted so be it. Im only asking for myself and Im not what I would consider a serious runner. This was my first Run Disney event and I thought it was great and as far as crowds and my pacing it was about what I was expecting. My last ten mile run at home prepping for this weekend was 1 hour 59 minutes. Yesterday was 3 hours and 4 seconds. So my question is everyone who sets PRs, or gets upset they didnt finish with the time they wanted, or the ones who are blowing through the course, Why, go so hard or set expectations for a race that is in my mind designed more for entertainment than competition (either competing against youself, others, or the clock)?
Again Im just curious.