Marathon Weekend 2019

[roxymama]

Hi Y'all! Back from thanksgiving holidaying. Too hard to catch up on all the threads so I think it sounds like we are talking about Disney Springs and weather.

Disney Springs: I tend to only go on days where we are flying out in afternoon and evening and we aren't going to a park. Which is what my plan is for Monday after marathon weekend. I think we'll do some early pool time and then check out DS for lunch. Unless we decide just to hang out at the hotel. I enjoyed the Co-Op market place and the poutine stand last time we were there. World of Disney is just usually "meh" to me after several days of in park gift shops.

Weather: I say now that it's fruitless to stalk the weather; but it won't stop me from doing it because I have weird hobbies...and weather stalking pre-races is one of them.
Although I've had the weather change on me going into Spaceship Earth bright and hot and coming out freezing and raining. So....

My running buddy for the half let me know that she's been hitting 9:30 to 10:00 miles during some of her runs so she says she's either doing really good or her garmin is broken.
So now we'll see if she wants to leave me in the dust or not

 

[wdvak]

For the past two mornings I snoozed past my runs because it was 45* at 5am and that was just too cold for me. I don't know how you actual cold weather people survive.

I really wish I could come visit that would be a great temperature!

I used to walk no matter what up to minus 30, but as I’ve gotten older I just don’t want to and my ankle has problems now that walking on snow doesn’t help. So I’m walking inside where 7.5 laps is a mile. I’m soooooo tired of going around and around in circles but at the same time thankful that we have somewhere with free walking/running.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

So weird that Florida gets that name when Arizona is actually the sunniest state in the US. And all we get is a dumb canyon.

At least it’s better than the other nickname we have.

 

[roxymama]

I really wish I could come visit that would be a great temperature!

I used to walk no matter what up to minus 30, but as I’ve gotten older I just don’t want to and my ankle has problems now that walking on snow doesn’t help. So I’m walking inside where 7.5 laps is a mile. I’m soooooo tired of going around and around in circles but at the same time thankful that we have somewhere with free walking/running.

I once did 70 laps for a long run on a track like that. It was an "experience." I just wanted to see what it would be like and had a one time pass. Wish we had a free option near us for an indoor track!!

 

[jennamfeo]

So I’m walking inside where 7.5 laps is a mile.

Guess I'll stop complaining about the regular track that I run on during my lunch where it's the usual 4 laps for a mile! Haha. But I feel you on the sick of doing laps. It's just my easiest option for me if I want to sleep in and not run in the "cold".

 

[sandam1]

I can guarantee that it will be warm for this year. How? I have:

- Purchased a new running hat, six mylar blankets, and 5 pairs of stretchy gloves
- Opted not to purchase water park tickets
- Passed on booking a day at Discovery Cove

So it will be mid to high 70's and sunny every day that we are there.

 

[Smilelea]

Disney Springs: We are not big shoppers. We have a few go-to favorites but I agree with others - I loved it more when it was Downtown Disney.
We got to enjoy Once Upon a Toy our first visit (since becoming adults) in 2016 and loaded up on Potato Head parts. When we went back in 2017, they were gone and we were so sad. We had accidentally picked up a bunch of left arms and not enough right arms and we wanted to remedy that.

Now, we typically go to the Lego store, Ghirardelli, and World of Disney. The boys love eating at T-Rex so we do have plans to do that again in January. In fact, that is where we are going after the half instead of using a park ticket that day. We won't have APs this time. So we will go and eat and look around and then head back because I'm sure I'll be tired.

Side note: Not being able to run right now is killing me! I have not made it to my longest distance in my plan and now it looks like I won't. My goal always was to take it easy (but run it all), enjoy it, and finish. Well, I have no other option now. I get to attempt running in another week but it has to be easy and very slowly build back up on distance. Not hitting my longest run before the half is completely messing with me mentally. My longest run to-date was 7.7 miles.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I can guarantee that it will be warm for this year. How? I have:

- Purchased a new running hat, six mylar blankets, and 5 pairs of stretchy gloves
- Opted not to purchase water park tickets
- Passed on booking a day at Discovery Cove

So it will be mid to high 70's and sunny every day that we are there.

Thank you so much for doing this... we all owe you!

PS... If not, can I please borrow a blanket and gloves?

 

[PrincessV]

I can guarantee that it will be warm for this year. How? I have:

- Purchased a new running hat, six mylar blankets, and 5 pairs of stretchy gloves
- Opted not to purchase water park tickets
- Passed on booking a day at Discovery Cove

So it will be mid to high 70's and sunny every day that we are there.

Thank you so much for doing this... we all owe you!

PS... If not, can I please borrow a blanket and gloves?

Don't worry - I also stocked up after the marathon this year and now own enough winter running gear to last a week... so we're basically guaranteed not to need any of it, lol!

 

[cburnett11]

So I’m walking inside where 7.5 laps is a mile. I’m soooooo tired of going around and around in circles but at the same time thankful that we have somewhere with free walking/running.

I have an indoor track available to me that is 9 laps per mile. It's a pretty hard surface, but I'll use it if there's ice or during a thunderstorm. I once did 12 miles (108 laps) on it... That's pretty boring.

 

[sandam1]

PS... If not, can I please borrow a blanket and gloves?

Definitely a blanket, but I tend to resource guard my gloves. I could be in shorts and a t-shirt in freezing weather as long as my hands are warm. Which reminds me to add hand warmers to my next Amazon order...

 

[JeffW]

So it will be mid to high 70's and sunny every day that we are there.

Now stop that kind of talk. I will be forced to pack only shorts and a short sleeve shirt to counteract your attempt to generate hot weather.

 

[sandam1]

Now stop that kind of talk. I will be forced to pack only shorts and a short sleeve shirt to counteract your attempt to generate hot weather.

 

[Bree]

Add me to the list of what the heck was I thinking signing up for Dopey? Training has been going well up until yesterday. My right leg is just so sore from my hip to my ankle. I had a massage yesterday and the therapist said my muscles in that leg and foot were extremely tight. My left arm and leg are weaker than my right side (been that way since I was little). So I don’t know if my right side is overcompensating???? I’m stretching and foam rolling and soaking in the hot tub, but don’t know what else to do. I don’t think it’s an injury. Nothing hurts. I’m just sore and tired.

I don’t know how some of you handle cold weather all the time. It was 60 and windy here yesterday and by the end of my 8 mile run my ears, nose, fingers and toes were numb!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

It’s a good idea when you cross that finish line and think I might do this again. The runners high sets in and you end up signing up for another and think later why am I doing this? It’s a vicious cycle.

Very true. I also think that when you register you tend to focus on the high of finishing and accomplishing the goal. Only when reality sets in with the sacrifices of time to train, we begin to question if it will really be worth it all.

I do think I tend to question myself most during or after a tough run. Fear sets in and really tries to play with my mind. I had more or less learned how to cope with that for shorter distances, but the marathon presents a new distance.

 

[petals]

I can guarantee that it will be warm for this year. How? I have:

- Purchased a new running hat, six mylar blankets, and 5 pairs of stretchy gloves
- Opted not to purchase water park tickets
- Passed on booking a day at Discovery Cove

So it will be mid to high 70's and sunny every day that we are there.

Thank you in advance then! I hope you're right!

 

[cavepig]

Add me to the list of what the heck was I thinking signing up for Dopey? Training has been going well up until yesterday. My right leg is just so sore from my hip to my ankle. I had a massage yesterday and the therapist said my muscles in that leg and foot were extremely tight. My left arm and leg are weaker than my right side (been that way since I was little). So I don’t know if my right side is overcompensating???? I’m stretching and foam rolling and soaking in the hot tub, but don’t know what else to do. I don’t think it’s an injury. Nothing hurts. I’m just sore and tired.

I don’t know how some of you handle cold weather all the time. It was 60 and windy here yesterday and by the end of my 8 mile run my ears, nose, fingers and toes were numb!

I have hip/leg right side issues that flare up (and left foot issues), but taking turmeric helps a ton for the anti-inflammatory benefits for me it seems.

 

[PrincessV]

Add me to the list of what the heck was I thinking signing up for Dopey? Training has been going well up until yesterday. My right leg is just so sore from my hip to my ankle. I had a massage yesterday and the therapist said my muscles in that leg and foot were extremely tight. My left arm and leg are weaker than my right side (been that way since I was little). So I don’t know if my right side is overcompensating???? I’m stretching and foam rolling and soaking in the hot tub, but don’t know what else to do. I don’t think it’s an injury. Nothing hurts. I’m just sore and tired.

I recall this being about the time I really started feeling the cumulative physical fatigue when training for Dopey. When I start feeling that way, I know it's time for an extra rest day. Or two, even. You won't lose any fitness and it may be all you need - worth a try!

I have hip/leg right side issues that flare up (and left foot issues), but taking turmeric helps a ton for the anti-inflammatory benefits for me it seems.

I'll second turmeric's magical powers. I drink turmeric tea (can't remember the brand, but Publix carries it) and I swear it helps!

 

[DustyWA]

A question for those who have frequented WDW in the winter months... How likely is it to be able to swim in the pools at the resorts during marathon weekend? I know the pools are heated actual weather when we're there will be the ultimate decider, but I'm looking for a sense of whether it will even be likely. I remember from my time in Jacksonville that being in shorts that time of the year wouldn't be unheard of, but I was never a pool or beach goer, so I was never conscious of whether people actually swam during that time of year.

 

[PrincessV]

A question for those who have frequented WDW in the winter months... How likely is it to be able to swim in the pools at the resorts during marathon weekend? I know the pools are heated actual weather when we're there will be the ultimate decider, but I'm looking for a sense of whether it will even be likely. I remember from my time in Jacksonville that being in shorts that time of the year wouldn't be unheard of, but I was never a pool or beach goer, so I was never conscious of whether people actually swam during that time of year.

Floridian here... best answer I can give is maybe. Our winter temps are 100% dictated by whether or not a cold front comes through. No cold front, it could be 80 and sunny. Cold front and it could be 20 and sleeting. And it could be anything in between. I personally won't set foot in a pool unless it's 85-90 outside and 85+ water temp, but see plenty of tourists at our beaches when it's 65 and the Gulf is 60, so YMMV lol!