Marathon Weekend 2020

[rteetz]

Blech. it would be nice to know what time I’m going off for Boarding Group acquisition planning purposes.

Its based off the estimated pace you entered when you signed up. You can get an estimation based off of that.

 

[mr incredibleS1]

I know it sucks to set the alarm earlier. Trust me I’m dreading it. But they have to close the roads even earlier this year because of the loop.We’re supposed to be IN Epcot starting area by 3:30. The walkover for the chairs and adaptives will be staring about 3:45 from what someone else said (I think it was @DopeyBadger?) which means most likely the roads will actually close by 3:30. This means that the line at Riverside will be longer the closer you get to 3:30. And I’ve stayed there and seen how bad the lines can get I think 3:15ish would still be cutting it close. I would just swallow the extra 15 minutes and set it for 2:30.

I’m staying at Riverside and might be Ubering over to avoid the stress on full morning (depends on what the line looks like by the time I get to the front door). If you can get down to the main building by about 3:00 and find me. Your welcome to join me if that’s what I’m doing.

Thanks for the offer and advice. I stayed last time at Riverside, but this time I'm at Pop.

 

[jeremy1002]

Its based off the estimated pace you entered when you signed up. You can get an estimation based off of that.

Gotcha. I was hoping to not be estimating.

 

[DIS-OH]

Just switched resorts...had a Passholder discount pop up for Club level at Beach Club. Cancelled the rental car and two dining reservations so the bottom line wasn’t impacted too much. (Gotta love Disney math and logic!)

 

[Nightriders19]

Ack. I dreamt that night that I started the marathon, but forgot to wear my running gear and hadn't put on BodyGlide. I was panicking about being too hot and how many blisters I was going to have. At the 2 mile mark, there was a huge climbing wall that we had to scale, and I got so upset because I hadn't trained for climbing. Thank god I woke up before anything else happened!

 

[princessbride6205]

Ack. I dreamt that night that I started the marathon, but forgot to wear my running gear and hadn't put on BodyGlide. I was panicking about being too hot and how many blisters I was going to have. At the 2 mile mark, there was a huge climbing wall that we had to scale, and I got so upset because I hadn't trained for climbing. Thank god I woke up before anything else happened!

Usually my anxiety race dreams involve missing the start or getting lost on the course. They are so vivid!

 

[princessbride6205]

No experience with this specific issue, but a question and suggestion. Has she updated her passport yet? If so, that might work. Will suggest emailing Track Shack for help, and potentially adding extra time and patience to the bib pickup process.

The name change process is a real P.I.T.A.

Thanks for the suggestion to email Track Shack - I will send her the address.

 

[Nightriders19]

Usually my anxiety race dreams involve missing the start or getting lost on the course. They are so vivid!

I have a loooong history of being an anxiety dreamer. When I was in school I had the most awful, vivid dreams before all of my exams! The funny thing is that I'm not an overly anxious person. It all seems to come out while I'm sleeping!

 

[FFigawi]

Am I correct with thinking the humidity is gonna suck with those clouds and temps?

It's Florida. The humidity always sucks here.

 

[cburnett11]

It's Florida. The humidity always sucks here.

I got a nice lesson on the effect of humidity during my first marathon... WDW 2016.

 

[LSUfan4444]

I agree it is still not accurate but what I’ve noticed over the years is that as we get closer, we start seeing trends of temps getting lower or higher. We are starting to see a trend of getting warmer for next weekend. We all know this can change again but as we get closer, at least the trends start to get a bit more reliable.

I agree with you there. It can certainly indicate trends or likelihood of major fronts. They've got a front coming through this weekend that appears should be long gone by the time most arrive for the race and all race weekend. Do we know if it will be 58 or 69 on marathon morning, no...but we know it won't be 32.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

It's Florida. The humidity always sucks here.

Not always!

But maybe I'm just used to it.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

As far as SAFD: My husband stops based on how he's feeling for the race. If he's trying to take it easy, he'll stop. If he's trying for a PR - he won't. I have a feeling based off his training (or lack there of), I'll have a lot of photos of him for Dopey.

 

[PrincessV]

This is my first marathon (and I'm doing the Dopey too...). I'm going to be driving from home. It seems like we have to get here really early. How does everyone handle that?

I always drive to the races from my resort - it's very easy! I do go early: I like to be in my car, on my way, within 15 minutes of when WDW race buses start running. I've yet to encounter any traffic jams or other issues doing this. I like the idea of sitting in my heated/ACd car, but my bladder has never allowed that, lol! So I walk through security, stop at a potty, hen head over to where I'm meeting friends and have a seat. By the time I've visited with friends a bit and used the porta-potties, it's time to do the long walk to corrals. I find the time goes by quickly.

I agree it is still not accurate but what I’ve noticed over the years is that as we get closer, we start seeing trends of temps getting lower or higher. We are starting to see a trend of getting warmer for next weekend. We all know this can change again but as we get closer, at least the trends start to get a bit more reliable.

Yep, this is my experience as a Floridian. And it's been the rollercoaster trend for weeks now: front dips down, with or without rain/storms, it's FL Winter for 2 days, then it warms up to Northern Summer weather until the next front arrives. No front, no cool down, temps keep rising. I'm unwilling to make any definite calls this early (hellooooo 2017), but it's really looking to be a warm one at this point.

Not always!

But maybe I'm just used to it.

I'm with you! (re: humidity) My lungs don't work well in dry air - they really need 65-90% humidity to thrive.

 

[huskies90]

Hard to believe we are 1 week away!!

1/2/20 AccuWeather

Wed 1/8 - 65°/47° Sun and some clouds
Thu 1/9 - 76°/63° Warmer with some sun
Fri 1/10 - 82°/67° A shower possible
Sat 1/11 84°/66° Partly sunny and very warm
Sun 1/12 82°/62° Very warm with some sun

1/2/20 Weather.com

Wed 1/8 - 66°/53° Partly Cloudy
Thu 1/9 - 74°/65° Partly Cloudy
Fri 1/10 - 78°/69° Partly Cloudy
Sat 1/11 82°/67° PM Thunderstorms
Sun 1/12 81°/66° Partly Cloudy

Happy New Year, everyone!!

1/1/20 AccuWeather

Wed 1/8 - 69°/51° Partly sunny
Thu 1/9 - 70°/62° Times of clouds and sun
Fri 1/10 - 80°/65° Warmer with a shower possible
Sat 1/11 - 81°/64° Warm with variable cloudiness
Sun 1/12 - 80°/64° Cloudy

1/1/20 Weather.com

Wed 1/8 - 65°/56° Partly cloudy
Thu 1/9 - 76°/66° Partly cloudy
Fri 1/10 - 80°/69° Partly cloudy
Sat 1/11 - 80°/69° Partly cloudy
Sun 1/12 - 81°/69° PM thunderstorms

 

[PrincessV]

Full disclosure: I'm feeling a little stressed about the predicted heat. Have I trained in far, far worse here in FL? Yes, I have. Have I finished races in worse? Yep, that, too. But man - last year's WDW Marathon just punished me; I felt like I was being roasted toward the end. Remembering that is causing the stress, even though I know some of that pain was self-inflicted because I ran the first half too hard for the weather. So I'm doing some mental training now to reduce the fear and get into a better head space. In case it helps others who may be worried, here's where it's going...

I can't control the weather. I can control how I deal with it. I can...

... have a plan for slowing down from the start to reduce early heat stress: I will take an extra walk interval at every 1/2 mile
... wear appropriate clothing: light, airy, wicking
... help myself by making sure I take in adequate fluids and electrolytes the days before
... pour water over my head, neck, wrists at water stops and/or water fountains
... seek shade wherever possible on the course
... carry extra Nuun and Tailwind to ensure adequate electrolyte replacement

 

[rteetz]

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...rly-2020-at-select-walt-disney-world-resorts/

 

[flav]

Do we know if it will be 58 or 69 on marathon morning, no...but we know it won't be 32.

I am used to run in 32F weather with just a long sleeve tech shirt but not to wait two hours standing before. I have been putting away warm clothes to give away for months now in case of cold mornings during the Marathon Weekend. Should I still carry those clothes, hats, gloves, Mylar blankets, polar fleece blankets, etc? And if I bring them to Florida, are there any place to leave them besides the bins at the races?

 

[lahobbs4]

With the weather talk, thank goodness for that earlier start! Now, if I could just find out where the sponges will be handed out this year...

 

[AggieDizzer]

So...what’s everybody up to next week?

I am flying in late Tuesday, staying off property that night. Then heading in to my resort (CBR) on Wednesday AM to drop off my stuff. I plan on hitting the expo at "rope drop" on Wednesday for bib & merch. Then probably get settled in my room and lay out my gear. I might head out for a stroll through the parks Wednesday, jump on some rides,and try not to think about the races too much (I am running Dopey). Might get an easy shake-out run in. It's funny because even though we light this firecracker in a few short days it still seems like a long way off, even though I know it won't be!

Safe travels to everyone and happy racing!