Marathon Weekend 2023

[DisneyMountainWoman]

Found this pic and I think it is accurate. Nice simple way to break up the run.

 

[Herding_Cats]

@Grabnar What color is the dopey shirt?

 

[accm]

The 5k will be my first time doing a run/walk for a race. What’s the best way to signal that we’ll be walking? Also, for the 5k, what’s generally considered acceptable for “number of people running beside each other”? I’m assuming for where the course is wider, we’d be ok to be my husband, my son, and I across, but cut it down to just two of us where the course narrows? For what it’s worth, I expect us to be in the last corral, and I’m planning on hanging out at the back since I assume we’ll be slower.

My 5yr old told me he wanted to do a cartwheel for a picture, and I quickly shot that down.

 

[Dom497]

What’s the best way to signal that we’ll be walking?

Honestly not sure how many people would understand it, but usually just raising your hand a few seconds before stopping is what I believe typical etiquette is.

 

[jpeterson]

The 5k will be my first time doing a run/walk for a race. What’s the best way to signal that we’ll be walking? Also, for the 5k, what’s generally considered acceptable for “number of people running beside each other”? I’m assuming for where the course is wider, we’d be ok to be my husband, my son, and I across, but cut it down to just two of us where the course narrows? For what it’s worth, I expect us to be in the last corral, and I’m planning on hanging out at the back since I assume we’ll be slower.

My 5yr old told me he wanted to do a cartwheel for a picture, and I quickly shot that down.

Generally it's accepted to raise a hand when you are switching from running to walking or vice versa.

And watch your surroundings when you slow down. Get to one side as best you can and make sure there isn't someone running right behind you. I try to merge into the walkers that are around me.

 

[accm]

Honestly not sure how many people would understand it, but usually just raising your hand a few seconds before stopping is what I believe typical etiquette is.

Generally it's accepted to raise a hand when you are switching from running to walking or vice versa.

That’s what I thought since that’s what I’ve seen other runners do and managed to figure it out, but wanted to double check anyways

 

[fatmanatee]

The 5k will be my first time doing a run/walk for a race. What’s the best way to signal that we’ll be walking? Also, for the 5k, what’s generally considered acceptable for “number of people running beside each other”? I’m assuming for where the course is wider, we’d be ok to be my husband, my son, and I across, but cut it down to just two of us where the course narrows? For what it’s worth, I expect us to be in the last corral, and I’m planning on hanging out at the back since I assume we’ll be slower.

My 5yr old told me he wanted to do a cartwheel for a picture, and I quickly shot that down.

I usually inch over to the right side (watching for people behind me) and raise my left hand when I’m prepping for a walk break. That’s fairly common in all races and I feel like RD folks pick up the habit even if it’s their first time. I know people have said here that left and right edges are for walkers but I always lean right if possible bc I feel like that’s the common rule.

Three across should be fine where you are, just be cognizant if the course narrows and adjust if necessary.

 

[Livelovedance]

I spy the makings of a starting line in the EPCOT parking lot!

 

[DopeyRunner486]

In the midst of all this talk about what to do in AK besides ride Everest, don’t overlook the possibility of a beer at Thirsty River. The bartender who used to open the bar at 630 or so has moved to Epcot, but maybe her replacement will do the same.

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Can’t pass up a mid race beer

 

[DopeyRunner486]

Honestly not sure how many people would understand it, but usually just raising your hand a few seconds before stopping is what I believe typical etiquette is.

Yes this is what’s sort of universally accepted.

 

[lookingforsunshine]

If it’s 3:18 am and I can’t sleep, should I practice getting up? I am in for a rough time next week lol.

 

[GuinnessRunner]

Um, if this holds up I will take it!

 

[Herding_Cats]

Um, if this holds up I will take it!
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Does this mean we can skip the rest of the heat acclimation training? Asking for a friend.

 

[PrincessV]

Does this mean we can skip the rest of the heat acclimation training? Asking for a friend.

Nope. Answering as a Floridian.

 

[Herding_Cats]

Nope. Answering as a Floridian.

Just lie to me. Let me live in my dream-world!

 

[Novatrix]

Just lie to me. Let me live in my dream-world!

Fine.

-Everyone on race day will have exactly their preferred temperature.

- Every race, including the marathon, will feel like a walk in the park for everyone (no matter how little training occurred in the lead up)

-Disney is actually hiring competent IT people so there will never be any rundisney registration snafus ever again.

Any other lies I should add to the list?

 

[Bree]

Fine.

-Everyone on race day will have exactly their preferred temperature.

- Every race, including the marathon, will feel like a walk in the park for everyone (no matter how little training occurred in the lead up)

-Disney is actually hiring competent IT people so there will never be any rundisney registration snafus ever again.

Any other lies I should add to the list?

Oreos will return to the snack box

Unlimited beer and pizza at the finish.

 

[Kerry1957]

Also, for the 5k, what’s generally considered acceptable for “number of people running beside each other”?

You will have to judge the width of the course to determine that, and I have never run the 5K to be more specific.

I will say that narrow sections of the 10K, half, and full Disney courses should be run in single file.

 

[ScooterScott44]

You will have to judge the width of the course to determine that, and I have never run the 5K to be more specific.

I will say that narrow sections of the 10K, half, and full Disney courses should be run in single file.

Agree with the above, and to pay attention to the groups around you, your three plus one other group could easily block some pathways. The route is below and the first mile or so should be pretty wide but will be more congested with the start. The paths in Epcot can narrow and some places three wide will not leave much room.

 

[jmasgat]

Fine.

-Everyone on race day will have exactly their preferred temperature.

- Every race, including the marathon, will feel like a walk in the park for everyone (no matter how little training occurred in the lead up)

-Disney is actually hiring competent IT people so there will never be any rundisney registration snafus ever again.

Any other lies I should add to the list?

Your favorite character is guaranteed to be on course with minimal wait.