Originally Posted By Buz Just want to say hi, this is my first post but I am a long time reader of the boards!! Been to disney LOTS of times but just signed up for my first Disney Marathon in January, 2013. Is anyone else signed up or has anyone else done it before? any tips someone can give other than train, train, and train!
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn Welcome! Oh I soooooooo want to do that bad. Is there a half-marathon that day? Where's the sign-up? I've been training quite a bit. Only at the 10K level so far.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Welcome Buz to the laughing place. We are a big family here so you should introduce yourself in the community section as well. That way you can get to meet everyone. We do have a few runners here but sadly I'm not one of them. Good luck on your run and best wishes.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn I found it... <a href="http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/wdw-marathon/index?page=registration" target="_blank">http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/...stration</a> Now if I can convince the Mrs....
Originally Posted By ezootb Hi Buzz! I am signed up for the half in 2013. I am going down with a group of 9 of us. Some will do the goofy (again), some the half, some the 5K. I recommend staying on site, it is so much easier. The runs are crowded, so unless you are an elite runner and are at the very beginning, it will be a slow run. It is cold in the corrals, so bring throwaway layers of clothes that you can shedd as you warm up. I think they collect and donate to Goodwill. We always bring hand and feet warmers as well. Have fun training! It is a fun time and if you are doing your first marathon, I can't think of a better place to start!
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I did the full marathon several years ago. I would add, give yourself plenty of time to get to the starting line. It is packed. I agree that staying on property is the best bet, since they run buses specifically for the marathon from the resorts. Its a great experience.
Originally Posted By -em I'm addicted to run Disney races have dlr, wine and dine, wdw 1/2, everest and princess done.. Dlr, tower of terror and hopefully the full this year
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub i just saw a bumper sticker today in Kansas City that was MM ears and it said 26.2 WDW 2012 Marathon presented by Cigna. It made me think of the LPers like em. Was anybody shopping at Zona Rosa today?
Originally Posted By Buz Sorry i was away for a while, so i havent had a chance to respond. Thanks for the welcome messages!! when you say the corrals are cold, what do you mean? Thats the starting point right? If you take extra clothes do you have a place to get rid of them?
Originally Posted By sjhym333 Yes,they corral people in groups. Fastest runners in front. Slower to the back. It is early in the morning and it can be cold to very cold. You will want to layer your clothes. It may take you awhile once the marathon to begin to actually get to the starting line. Many people peel off clothes as they approach or pass the starting line. Disney donates the clothes that are left. I also people peel of clothes along the run, but the best places to do that are at the water stops. If you have family member who want to cheer you on during the run, find places that are easier to get to since many of the roads on Disney property are closed due to the marathon. The marathon map is not available yet, but I would suggest that the MK is a great place (if you they have tickets) to cheer you on and take pictures. They can then hop on the monorail and catch you again between the Polynesian and Shades of Green since that is the usual route. There are a couple of other places to meet up. I had my wife meet me and hand me some power bars and gatorade as well as a change of socks.
