Marathon Weekend 2019

[Keels]

one of the influencers I follow posted on his Instagram stories that ‘apparently he’s running the Half in January’

Comp bibs and sponsor bib invites went out at the end of last week.

 

[CDKG]

The variety of answers to this week's SAFD question have been fascinating! It sounds like pockets and running belts/handhelds for the win! Also, clearly I am not taking in enough calories during my long runs. Wow!

 

[FFigawi]

That's all well and good, but after all that gu you want to chew something.

Nah. Beer and margaritas are great at washing down gels, bloks, and sport beans.

 

[SunshineSummer]

So I've totally been lurking on here for the last two years, but i need to thank you guys for getting me through my first races and my first marathon at WDW in 2018! I liked it so much that I've now signed up for Dopey

Annnnd now I've got to compulsively order tailwind, flipbelts, and plan for a margarita at the finish line. That's how this works, right?

Thanks for making training in dreary NJ more bearable!

 

[JulieODC]

This seems like a good place/time to offer this little tip I learned, utilize, and like to pass on...

Those little plastic contact lens cases with the screw-tops? Are fantastic conveyances for on-the-run sunscreen and/or Vaseline! I put sunscreen in one side and Vaseline in the other and carry it on long runs/races so I can apply/reapply sunscreen (because I'm slow and I live in FL - reapplication is critical!). The Vaseline was originally brought along when I broke a toe and the buddy-taping was causing friction blisters, but was a race-saver at PHM when I lost my lip balm before I even started running.

What a cool idea!!

 

[LdyStormy76]

Also, clearly I am not taking in enough calories during my long runs. Wow!

When discussing nuitrition with DopeyBadger a few weeks ago it quickly became apparent that the fueling strategy for a half was no where near what I would need for the full. He has some really cool charts that break it down, so if you need to figure out what would be an ideal amount reach out to him. My biggest issue is going to be carrying what I need since gels of any sort are not an option, which is sad since they would be so easy to carry.

 

[John VN]

So I've totally been lurking on here for the last two years, but i need to thank you guys for getting me through my first races and my first marathon at WDW in 2018! I liked it so much that I've now signed up for Dopey

Annnnd now I've got to compulsively order tailwind, flipbelts, and plan for a margarita at the finish line. That's how this works, right?

Thanks for making training in dreary NJ more bearable!

OUTSTANDING for going DOPEY!!!

IMO, no Mickey Marathon is complete without a McFlurry stop at mile 15. Consider it an appetizer.

McFlurry John

 

[ZellyB]

So I've totally been lurking on here for the last two years, but i need to thank you guys for getting me through my first races and my first marathon at WDW in 2018! I liked it so much that I've now signed up for Dopey

Annnnd now I've got to compulsively order tailwind, flipbelts, and plan for a margarita at the finish line. That's how this works, right?

Thanks for making training in dreary NJ more bearable!

Welcome from lurkdom! Join in more and congrats on the decision to run Dopey!!

 

[rteetz]

Comp bibs and sponsor bib invites went out at the end of last week.

I need to become an influencer.

 

[huskies90]

Also - they gave TAs an extension by a week to sell remaining bibs, so if anyone is on the fence about registering OR transferring in to a challenge ... there should be some real sweet deals to be had.

If someone was sorta interested in transferring from Goofy to Dopey, what kinda of sweet deal might be available? Asking for a friend...

 

[ZellyB]

I need to become an influencer.

I'm heavily influenced by Pandas. #Pandamonium2019

 

[rteetz]

I'm heavily influenced by Pandas. #Pandamonium2019

I totally set myself up for that...

 

[Keels]

If someone was sorta interested in transferring from Goofy to Dopey, what kinda of sweet deal might be available? Asking for a friend...

Jim Stone at Acclaim was selling Dopey bibs for $399 last I checked.

 

[Dav2205]

Hi everyone! Jumping in late here. I've signed up for the Dopey challenge in January. Rightly or (probably) wrongly this will be my first Dopey challenge and actually my first marathon - my only previous Run Disney experience was in Paris this year where I completed the 36k challenge.

Up to 18 mile training runs at the moment and aiming to do a semi-Dopey dry run next weekend (3 mile Thursday, 5 mile Friday, 10 mile Saturday, 20 mile Sunday).

As this is my first Dopey challenge I'm not too sure on the timelines for when information is released. When should we expect to have our bib numbers/course maps/other info? I've also been trying to test my training nutrition but would like to do some runs consistently with the food/drink they give on course. Can anyone enlighten me as to what food and drink (apart from water) was given out on the marathon last year?

 

[Keels]

His ears must’ve been burning - make that $299 for Dopey:

 

[rteetz]

His ears must’ve been burning - make that $299 for Dopey:

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Holy wow...

 

[Keels]

Holy wow...

I’ll be honest, I gave it a good moment of thought.

 

[rteetz]

I’ll be honest, I gave it a good moment of thought.

I need to stop signing up so early.

 

[croach]

Hi everyone! Jumping in late here. I've signed up for the Dopey challenge in January. Rightly or (probably) wrongly this will be my first Dopey challenge and actually my first marathon - my only previous Run Disney experience was in Paris this year where I completed the 36k challenge.

Up to 18 mile training runs at the moment and aiming to do a semi-Dopey dry run next weekend (3 mile Thursday, 5 mile Friday, 10 mile Saturday, 20 mile Sunday).

As this is my first Dopey challenge I'm not too sure on the timelines for when information is released. When should we expect to have our bib numbers/course maps/other info? I've also been trying to test my training nutrition but would like to do some runs consistently with the food/drink they give on course. Can anyone enlighten me as to what food and drink (apart from water) was given out on the marathon last year?

Powerade and Sports Beans last year. The had an odd flavor of Powerade for marathon weekend but I’m not sure they’ve used it again. It wasn’t bad just different. Not sure what they used for W&D.

 

[Princess KP]

His ears must’ve been burning - make that $299 for Dopey:

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I should have waited.