Marathon Weekend 2019

[JulieODC]

@wdvak - glad you are ok!

We saw a woman weaving in Epcot around 9am at mile 25.5. Medics followed her as far as we could see - I hope she’s ok.

We also saw a woman down right at mile 25 around 12:30pm getting a IV put in by medics. She was conscious, but left via stretcher.

Heartbreaking to see - but hopefully everyone was ok. A reminder of how dangerous a warm race-day can be.

 

[Ponoche]

Don’t know if anyone else will find this funny. But I found the position of this wild turkey next to the line for Travel Mickey/Minnie funny since it looked like he was trying to figure out what the story was with all these strangely dressed people.

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When i passed the turkey he was almost in between two people, swaking like the line was taking too long, and it was going to mess up his PR

 

[jennamfeo]

Five countries into DATW!

 

[DopeyBadger]

Five countries into DATW!

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Perfection!

 

[ywgckp]

Very jealous - I'm back at work already after two flights back to frozen Canada!

Enjoy DATW! You guys all look great!

 

[FFigawi]

Five countries into DATW!

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Looking sharp, @rteetz

 

[jmasgat]

Five countries into DATW!

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Wow! Huge group!

 

[tidefan]

Five countries into DATW!

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So jealous! Just finished up my 12:00 class...

 

[girliea]

Five countries into DATW!

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Awesome pic guys! And look at the little panda!
Thanks for sharing!

 

[tidefan]

Ears and medal!

 

[lhermiston]

Five countries into DATW!

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I love this. Glad I found you guys in time.

 

[garneska]

Since I am known for puppy pics this is the best I could do, but she looks so cute.





It was great to meet everyone at DATW.

 

[willrunfordisney117]

First marathon done! Thanks everyone for the advice and guidance!

I finished a few minutes under my goal time of 5 hrs so I was excited about that! 5 was my "realistic" goal, but my since I can run a half in about 2 hrs, my "hopeful" goal was 4:30. But the heat, combined with needing to stop for 2 potty breaks (which I've never needed to do on long training runs) because of all the fluids I was pounding to avoid dehydration, really slowed me down. It was pretty miserable.

Some general observations:
I loved the overall vibe!
The wild turkey brought a much needed laugh!
No issues with transportation from Pop. I got on the first bus but there were plenty waiting.
The worst stretch for me was 16-21. Absolutely miserable. I perked up after that, but the last 5 miles were still pretty slow due to the heat.
I'm pretty darn sore. Not injury pain, just sore. Mostly my feet. I think it's because I did so much walking around the parks Saturday, Sunday, and today.

And a question:
I wasn't interested in any of the character photos except for the Incredibles, and I was so rushed I didn't think to make sure my bib was showing. The picture hasn't shown up yet. Is there still hope? Can I contact photo pass to try to recover it?

I won't say for sure that I'll never do another marathon, but if I do, it will be in New England where I'm used to the weather, for sure! I'd love to do the Princess Half sometime though!

 

[Baloo in MI]

Five countries into DATW!

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Looks like the DIS takeover of DATW! So cool!

 

[ywgckp]

And a question:
I wasn't interested in any of the character photos except for the Incredibles, and I was so rushed I didn't think to make sure my bib was showing. The picture hasn't shown up yet. Is there still hope? Can I contact photo pass to try to recover it?

My Incredibles picture just showed up now (within the last 5 minutes). None of my other character pictures have showed up. I think it's just slow this year.

 

[willrunfordisney117]

My Incredibles picture just showed up now (within the last 5 minutes). None of my other character pictures have showed up. I think it's just slow this year.

Mine did too! Thanks for answering.

 

[a-mad]

One of my favorite parts of the race. DAK portion was truly awesome and came at a great time.

That’s me on the left.

Congrats everybody!

 

[acefields23]

My only race pic so far

I NEED those shorts... Link??

 

[GrandAdmiralStrife]

Weirdly each year I do the marathon I like WWoS more.

Sadist.

 

[Mr. Drauer]

Breaking News! The slow cooker beef and mushrooms was fantastic!