Marathon Weekend 2023

[RunWI1265]

The conventional wisdom is “no they don’t sell day of, but you might be able to add 1 person to a party that already has tickets“.

Thanks - I figured we would be out of luck. Procrastination gets me again. I’ll never learn!

 

[Let's Get Kronk]

Hey friends! I grabbed a Dopey magnet for someone yesterday and they ended up being able to get one themselves, so I have one that I don’t need since I’m doing Goofy. I would like someone here to have it, so the first person who wants it that sends me a private message can have it.

 

[lookingforsunshine]

If you experienced pushy and sleazy, let RunDisney know which vendor. The same vendors tend to be there all the time.

The company that was selling the reusable heat and cooling pads were aggressive and sleazy toward me. Ugh.

 

[The Expert]

Holy moly are my feet shot tonight. Currently soaking them in an epsom salt bath, taking Motrin, and I’m going to stay off them as much as possible tomorrow (the race, HH, and a 5:00 dinner are our only plans tomorrow.) Does anyone have any suggestions for someone who clearly overdid things on Tuesday, overdid it just a little on Wednesday, and is paying for it today?

Thinking I might sleep in my compression socks tonight too…

I did a bit too much today myself. My plan is to soak with a recovery bath bomb I got at the expo after tomorrow's race.

 

[Bunkie1979]

Holy moly are my feet shot tonight. Currently soaking them in an epsom salt bath, taking Motrin, and I’m going to stay off them as much as possible tomorrow (the race, HH, and a 5:00 dinner are our only plans tomorrow.) Does anyone have any suggestions for someone who clearly overdid things on Tuesday, overdid it just a little on Wednesday, and is paying for it today?

Thinking I might sleep in my compression socks tonight too…

Bedtime routine for DH and I is to foam roll calves, use a lacrosse ball to roll out tight feet, followed by foot/ankle contrast baths for 20 min total (alternating warm/ice water), and finish with a good slathering of Diclofenac (or Voltaren).

We also try and cap walking to no more than 10-15,000 extra steps above race requirements as best we can.

Tender feet are no fun! Feel better soon!

 

[XoxoAmy]

Ok I think it's safe to post this.... I am finally in the air (as I type) en route to MCO with mind bending easy airport non-issues. I am running the half, originally booked on the 7am flight out of Boston tomorrow... moved that to an 8pm flight tonight to avoid a weird "maybe rain maybe snow" storm forecasted for tomorrow morning. (Also, hello, massive FOMO these past few days and just want to get there)

Got to airport at 5:54pm. I was literally in the delta lounge with a class of wine in hand at 6:10pm (!). Zero people in the airport. I have TSA and Clear, but there were actually more people in the TSA clear line and no one in the regular security line. What?

No complaints. So happy to be on my way, Staying one night at Swan Reserve on points (excited to try it because we are a big Marriott/AmEx point family) and then check into VGF tomorrow. I'll be at expo at 10am sharp!

Is HH meet up tomorrow at 2pm?

 

[lookingforsunshine]

Does anyone have any suggestions for someone who clearly overdid things on Tuesday, overdid it just a little on Wednesday, and is paying for it today?

No suggestions but solidarity. I just took an ice bath and am now doing one with a bath bomb. I guess my suggestion is to use your gear bag to transport ice to your bath tub easily lol

 

[DopeyBadger]

Thinking I might sleep in my compression socks tonight too

If you haven’t done that before, then I’d be cautious. Recommendations on whether it is wise/beneficial for recovery to sleep in compression socks is mixed. It is more likely you’ll see benefits from them when actively standing and moving.

 

[marty3d]

I feel for those of you who overexerted your feet! As someone who’s never had to deal with running induced blisters before (I count myself lucky) I made a poor shoe choice Tuesday in the parks and am dealing with major toe and heal blisters on one foot. Was good for the 5k but tomorrow will be the real test. Picked up a load of extra bandages from medical this morning to supplement what I had brought.

 

[jpeterson]

The company that was selling the reusable heat and cooling pads were aggressive and sleazy toward me. Ugh.

That is exactly the vendor I was thinking of when I said "sleazy"

 

[XoxoAmy]

I feel for those of you who overexerted your feet! As someone who’s never had to deal with running induced blisters before (I count myself lucky) I made a poor shoe choice Tuesday in the parks and am dealing with major toe and heal blisters on one foot. Was good for the 5k but tomorrow will be the real test. Picked up a load of extra bandages from medical this morning to supplement what I had brought.

I feel you. Bring those bandages to the race, no shame in sitting mid-race and reapplying. If you are dopy or doing the half, see if you can track down a real aloe vera plant leaf. Nothing speeds healing more than an overnight dose of 100% aloe vera from the source, scouts honor.

 

[GuinnessRunner]

On my way to join the fun finally! Not sure if I will be able to make the HH meetup tomorrow but will see everyone bright and early Saturday morning if I don't.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

Holy moly are my feet shot tonight. Currently soaking them in an epsom salt bath, taking Motrin, and I’m going to stay off them as much as possible tomorrow (the race, HH, and a 5:00 dinner are our only plans tomorrow.) Does anyone have any suggestions for someone who clearly overdid things on Tuesday, overdid it just a little on Wednesday, and is paying for it today?

Thinking I might sleep in my compression socks tonight too…

Legs up the wall from yoga also helps.

 

[Blue Caterpillar]

You can either 1) take a bus to any resort, then get the Disney Springs bus 2) Take a bus to Saratoga Springs and walk 3) Take a bus to Saratoga Springs, Old Key West or one of the Port Orleans and take a boat or, most efficient method 4) take an uber/lyft

Thanks, I decided it would be fun to take a boat I wasn't in too much a hurry. but after waiting 20 mins with no boat in site I hopped a bus from old key west.

Being positive, I took a picture with goofy at the expo!

 

[accm]

Seems like rundisney fixed the bud issue at Contemporary. Got here at 3, and one bus was leaving, with 3 sitting behind it. So now I’m in the bus waiting for it to fill so we can head out.

Good luck today everyone! Maybe I’ll even work up the courage to join you at the meet up

 

[surfde22]

At the light we met at yesterday, and when @The Expert gets here with her sign I’ll begrudgingly hold up something a Chiefs fan made so others can find us. Sorry I’m not as bright and obnoxious with my outfit as I was yesterday, but do have a pretty bright pink shirt on if I ever bother to take off my hoodie.

 

[The Expert]

 

[steph0808]

I'd love to be at the meet up, but I've been waiting for a bus at Grand Floridian for 15 minutes and I'm not sure I will get on the next one with this line!

 

[Livelovedance]

Got a later start than anticipated, and just jumped into the Launchpad line. The Chip and Dale line is posted at over an hour wait . Hoping for even a slightly shorter line by the time I finish!

 

[lookingforsunshine]

@The Expert what’s your emotion for today again? bc I can probably relate to it haha I am so tired and have a headache.

Me yesterday: I love 90s music!! I love the vibe. This is so fun!
Me today: my head hurts and “mmbop” is an assault to my soul