bcarey2k
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 25, 2014
I actually hold it up for the pictures!!!
We do that too at all the photo ops! Childish and silly, absolutely! Fun, without a doubt!
Brian
I actually hold it up for the pictures!!!
Personally, I enjoy seeing people wearing their medals after events, even if it's a week later. I've brought a number of extended family down to WDW for RunDisney events, and several of them were quite shocked and inspired by the "regular runners", as my sister-in-law called them, who were sporting medals. Several relatives have always felt a little uncomfortable participating in races, as they're not the "stereotypical runner", ultra-lean and able to run 5:00 miles for hours on end. I've told them for years running is for EVERYBODY, but when they saw the diverse crowds at RunDisney events, they really felt like they could belong as well without having to feel slow or unwelcome. So when you folks wear those medals, you're saying not only "I DID IT!" but also "YOU CAN TOO!" and you're inspiring people to live healthier lives and achieve goals they might've thought were impossible for them.
Happy running, all.
If they see the medal, people can understand why I just want to ride the PeopleMover over and over.
I've often thought that Disney needs to refurbish Spaceship Earth into a separate ticketed experience with recliners, snacks, and premium beverage service - the perfect place for that well-deserved nap after a full day in the park and for special events, like a VIP post-race retreat.Shhhhh....Disney may start charging us to ride the peoplemover by calling it a VIP post-race retreat party exclusive experience.
(Actually I kinda like that idea; especially if they pass us snacks along the way and allow napping.)
I've often thought that Disney needs to refurbish Spaceship Earth into a separate ticketed experience with recliners, snacks, and premium beverage service - the perfect place for that well-deserved nap after a full day in the park and for special events, like a VIP post-race retreat.
If they see the medal, people can understand why I just want to ride the PeopleMover over and over.
I also like to get my medals from runDisney races signed by the character on it so carry them around in my bag when in the parks after running.