MarathonFoto still doesn't think I exist I'll email them when I get home tomorrow. I was actually excited to see a few of my photos this year. This whole race has been a headache for me and trying to get any of my information for anything. But hey, at least I got to run.
Anyone know why some people's Dumbo bibs were in pastel colors versus the red/yellow on top? I've seen some in pictures & curious.
I would 100% support this (or something similar).Personally I think that if Disney are considering quitting Dopey, I'd think it would be from a liability point of view. I imagine they get a lot of beginner runners signing up who don't really know what they're getting into/don't respect the distance/don't take it seriously. Maybe instead of cancelling it, they could make it an entry requirement that you must have already completed a marathon, or maybe even a half, just to weed out the complete beginners.
How annoying! But you're right, at least you got to do the run
Yep, legacy runners. The Perfect 10s had different bibs too.Anyone know why some people's Dumbo bibs were in pastel colors versus the red/yellow on top? I've seen some in pictures & curious.
Personally I think that if Disney are considering quitting Dopey, I'd think it would be from a liability point of view. I imagine they get a lot of beginner runners signing up who don't really know what they're getting into/don't respect the distance/don't take it seriously. Maybe instead of cancelling it, they could make it an entry requirement that you must have already completed a marathon, or maybe even a half, just to weed out the complete beginners.
MarathonFoto still doesn't think I exist I'll email them when I get home tomorrow. I was actually excited to see a few of my photos this year. This whole race has been a headache for me and trying to get any of my information for anything. But hey, at least I got to run.
I'm not so sure that's a good idea. A well-trained beginner can run Dopey just fine. They might even do better than someone who has run a few marathons and thinks they don't need to train much since they're experienced. I think Dopey's impact on the 5k and 10k would be a more justifiable reason to stop it if they really need one. I hope they don't though. It's a fun way to spend the weekend, aside from the 345am alarms.
Spoke with a nice young lady from PA on Sunday morning on way to corrals who also heard Dopey may not be around much longer.
#panicattack
Regarding the Dopey, I would highly suggest that you all send some letter to runDisney in support of it. Show them that we all appreciate their work on it and that we want it to continue because it is a challenge. I've never run one and this Jan will be my first. I plan on doing it every year and will likely get an annual pass to do it...if they cancel it then I won't get the pass and won't participate much in that weekend...I want the challenge of it and to have a name associated with it and medal because the recognition itself drives me to do it...yes I could separately do the 5k, 10k, half and full but it is not the same as having it associated with a Challenge that you can always look back on and hopefully smile
I have a hard time buying that. The premium charge, the extra day or two of lodging, the fact that it sells out immediately, the extra merchandise being purchased....I'd think that Disney would try and expand it to more people.
runDisney cancelling the Dopey - to me - is like Apple saying, "we're not going to be making iPhones any longer. We'll just focus on computers." I just can't see the reasoning.
That's just me - I'd love to hear people's thoughts on why runDisney would end the Dopey, though. I'm not exactly Elon Musk when it comes to business strategy!
I agree it wouldn't make sense in general but it has me worried because I've been reading a couple of different bloggers mention it, so it seems like either they have the same rumor or there is something to it. I HOPE just a stupid rumor.
As for Musk, can we please not mention that self absorbed jerk here - I want at least a lite separation from work so I don't need to hear the name here. Too many people give him credit for things he knows nothing about simply because he is rich.