Random thoughts about MW 2023:
- Weather was awesome! Other than Thursday that was a bit muggy (and then rain later), it really doesn't get much better
- Race merch being mostly gone by lunchtime on Wednesday is frustrating but not unexpected - I really wish they would just let us pre-order!
- 5k/10K starts felt like a cluster- I don't remember it being that way but haven't done Dopey in 5 years.
- I kinda like Carrissa now....
- The 90's vibe was really fun - I appreciate how they went all in with it. But I heard "DuckTales" one too many times!
- The national anthem performers were amazing
- Had to start the half from corral F since my DH and DD did not submit times and I don't know how y'all do it - that was awful! SO crowded, forced to walk multiple times because the roads were so crowded, and going through the castle we all came to a stop and it was a slow shuffle. No character photos as the lines were insane.
- Dear rD - please don't put a character 0.3 miles into the race - after standing around waiting to start for so long, I really don't want to stop that soon.
-Ran the full from my assigned corral B and the difference was night and day, able to get lots of character photos. Already looking for a race to get a new PoT - makes the whole experience much better!
- I wasn't able to make meet ups due to being with family, and had to drive home on Monday but all of you people are awesome
- I ran the full with my good friend, who was running with TnT and the support he got from them on course was phenomenal. Several people ran with him, and he was getting shout outs and cheers the whole way.
- It's probably going to take me two weeks to recover from the sleep deprivation but SO worth it!
I know we like to complain a lot, but Disney really puts on a great race weekend, and this past weekend only reminded me why I keep coming back year after year!