I think this version of the chart should be easier to read and interpret.

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This is killing me. Now I really want to run the WDW half again before my Last Call Half POT from December expires!!!

I think I could definitely PR since my only half are Disney halfs and have character stops and such. I would be happy with anything under 2:30. I believe my best half is 2:35ish. I know I can finish just don't want to be undertrained.

For me, Brewers Mini results in a "not-training-much, but running regularly" time. As much as I don't love the course, I bet you finish it more quickly than a race with character stops.
 
To be fair, runDisney states it must be "officially timed," not "chip-timed." I think an official timing machine (like all certified races prior to chip timing) would work just as well - and these machines are very accurate. The only downside is that your time starts at the gun, not when you cross the start line, so get up front if you are going for POT and the race doesn't have chip timing.

By the way, most results websites don't state whether they are chip-timed or not; therefore, it would be hard for rD to tell. They would have to look to the timing company. Obviously, if the results list clock time/net time, they would know, but many of the local races here just list one finish time (usually the chip-time).

As long as results are online you will be fine. They just need a link that goes to official results.

Thanks for the information! I looked further into the race I'm doing and found last year's results, which do include a chip time. I panicked for nothing lol. Good to know though, because I haven't done any races before that don't use chip timing. I wouldn't be able to use a race without chip timing for POT - I'm not fast and definitely don't belong up front with the elites!
 
Thanks everyone! I think I am definitely going to do it so I don't feel like I have to make the trek back to AK for one ride later during the trip. It's the only one I would do during the race except MAYBE ToT if I have time. But I will cross that line when I get there. This actually got me really excited and a little panicked. Haha.
Just in case you get to EE a bit too early to ride, the bar right outside open much earlier than the ride (a fact I learned here!). And then there’s photogs .1 mile later. So a win-win.
 
All of this talk about improving POT has me looking for another 10K before the cutoff date. Well, the only one I can find, that doesn't require I drive 2 or more hours one way, is the same weekend that we will be at Disney. Looks like Corral E for me.

I'm also not so sure that I could improve by more than 2 mins anyways. I guess we shall see in a couple of weeks when I run my mock 10K.

On a happier note - it looks like I'm going to get to run the Castaway 5K next year. DH just booked us on our first Disney cruise. Woohoo!
 


Just in case you get to EE a bit too early to ride, the bar right outside open much earlier than the ride (a fact I learned here!). And then there’s photogs .1 mile later. So a win-win.
OMG YES. Duh. I feel like @Keels mentioned this too. So now I am going to plan to get there early, have a drink, ride EE, then remember that I am running a Marathon and go on my happy way. Hahahaha. That should make for a fun picture.
 


Remembering the risk of getting stuck is enough to dissuade me from trying it. Based on my recent best time, I figure 6:15 to 6:30 is about what it will take me to run a marathon.

I love the idea of going on a ride during a race, but the ride breakdown risk is too great for me given my pace. I would hate to get swept because I got stuck on a ride I've ridden many times before. I'll find other unique things to do during my first marathon. It's at Disney World so I'm sure there will be plenty of options that work with my pace. I love the idea of a snack from World Showcase. It's near the end so less risk of disaster during the race. Plus, I think that if I make it to World Showcase, I should be safe. But correct me if I'm wrong.

I always thought that too and said I would never stop. But last year I was so sick and doubted I would even finish. So I stopped for lots of characters, rode EE, then stopped for a frozen Italian margarita in Italy to cross the finish line with. I think my time was 7:12? All my other marathons are just under 6:00 (5:55). We had a texting group from people on here and they kept me updated where the balloon ladies were. And even though I was sick I had a blast! :)
 
I always thought that too and said I would never stop. But last year I was so sick and doubted I would even finish. So I stopped for lots of characters, rode EE, then stopped for a frozen Italian margarita in Italy to cross the finish line with. I think my time was 7:12? All my other marathons are just under 6:00 (5:55). We had a texting group from people on here and they kept me updated where the balloon ladies were. And even though I was sick I had a blast! :)
I definitely want to stop for photos and possibly some characters depending on the length of the line. My sole concern about stopping for a ride is what if the ride breaks down. I know that I can maintain the required pace if I needed to hang out with the ballon ladies in order to finish. But if I'm stuck on a ride that broke down when they pass? It's over.
 
I definitely want to stop for photos and possibly some characters depending on the length of the line. My sole concern about stopping for a ride is what if the ride breaks down. I know that I can maintain the required pace if I needed to hang out with the ballon ladies in order to finish. But if I'm stuck on a ride that broke down when they pass? It's over.

I totally get you. That was why I didn't ever stop before. It was just my unique circumstance of being ill and not really caring (totally a result of the sickness because I would have cared if I didn't finish!) about the race at that moment. Just sharing my story. :)
 
I definitely want to stop for photos and possibly some characters depending on the length of the line. My sole concern about stopping for a ride is what if the ride breaks down. I know that I can maintain the required pace if I needed to hang out with the ballon ladies in order to finish. But if I'm stuck on a ride that broke down when they pass? It's over.
I'm totally with you on this. I feel sure a day will come when I'm willing to risk it, but I'm not sure I'm there yet. I wish EE was late in the race, or that RnR or ToT took less time - I'd feel much safer doing a ride later in the race! I'd also be cool with doing something dorky and less likely to get stuck for a long time... TriceraTop Spin might be my go-to, lol!
 
I’m envious of all of you who have already figured out your race plans, because I have no idea how I’m going to approach my first Dopey. I’m fairly confident in where I’ll be corralled and that I probably won’t be shooting for any PRs.

Having fun and getting photos and video are my main priorities, but how I go about that is up in the air. I’ll probably run alone, but I’m not opposed to running with people. I’ll do character stops on a case by case basis. I’m down for imbibing during the marathon, but probably won’t do any rides.

I’ve thought about getting a cheap adventure camera and harness to get some footage, but I’ve never tried that and it kind of defeats the purpose of having a costume. Anyone have any experience or recommendations?

Anyway, I’m fickle, so I don’t know if I’ll commit to any race approaches until the day of. I’ll just try to make sure I’m appropriately trained for anything.
 
I’m envious of all of you who have already figured out your race plans, because I have no idea how I’m going to approach my first Dopey. I’m fairly confident in where I’ll be corralled and that I probably won’t be shooting for any PRs.

Having fun and getting photos and video are my main priorities, but how I go about that is up in the air. I’ll probably run alone, but I’m not opposed to running with people. I’ll do character stops on a case by case basis. I’m down for imbibing during the marathon, but probably won’t do any rides.

I’ve thought about getting a cheap adventure camera and harness to get some footage, but I’ve never tried that and it kind of defeats the purpose of having a costume. Anyone have any experience or recommendations?

Anyway, I’m fickle, so I don’t know if I’ll commit to any race approaches until the day of. I’ll just try to make sure I’m appropriately trained for anything.
I assume training strategies followed by racing strategies will be inspiring upcoming questions of the week? I mean...we only have 151 days... We have to start thinking about these things. Right?
 
I assume training strategies followed by racing strategies will be inspiring upcoming questions of the week? I mean...we only have 151 days... We have to start thinking about these things. Right?

They sure can, though the success of the training strategies can dictate racing strategies and might be better suited for a SAFD closer to the race. Any proposals for how to phrase those questions?
 

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