The Running Thread - 2018

[Smilelea]

ATTQOTD

1. That I would look forward to my running days.
2. & 3. The extra cost (clothes, shoes, accessories, etc.) & that I actually enjoy searching for local races to participate in, hence more costs.
4. That my resting heart rate that used to stay in the 80s is now in the low 50s.
5. That I haven't had any toenail issues

 

[TheHamm]

Wait can I change my answer to "I never anticipated how much more laundry I have to do"? With a husband that also runs (and bikes and swims and crossfits) and a gymnast daughter, our house is one giant pile of tech fabric.

Perhaps I should add to my answer that in a similar vein, my kids frequently tell me I smell bad and am too sweaty to hug.

Next ridiculous question: I am debating signing up for a rD half well knowing I would walk half of it. DH has given me the green light to go sans kids with the caveat that I cannot use a vacation day on it and that I need to have a travel plan in July so we can arrange work travel around it (yes, we plan unreasonably far ahead). January is out as one would need to fly in on Friday to get a bib, leaving Feb or April. So, Princess or Star Wars? I did princess 10K this year, my friend who did the half insists the crowd makes it the worst half she has done so I am apprehensive. Is it really the worst choice? April seems like it would be a big shock of hot and humid coming from what may be a frozen tundra- or an amazing 70* spring. Also, I'd rather run at DL, but I do not want to wait two+ years....

 

[rteetz]

NONE OF YOU TOLD ME MY TOENAILS WOULD FALL OFF

Knock on wood I have never had this happen to me.

 

[PrincessV]

I did princess 10K this year, my friend who did the half insists the crowd makes it the worst half she has done so I am apprehensive. Is it really the worst choice? April seems like it would be a big shock of hot and humid coming from what may be a frozen tundra- or an amazing 70* spring. Also, I'd rather run at DL, but I do not want to wait two+ years....

It depends... PHM is the race I like least, and if you were to ask me at Mile 10-11, Id tell you I despise it with every fiber of my being and I'll never, ever run it again. I HATE the congestion that really is worse than any other half I've run at WDW, I'm not keen on the theme, and I really do not enjoy the drama that always seems to accompany it. On the flip side, I love SW weekend! LOVE the theme, love the atmosphere, have never had major issue with crowding. (Keep in mind, all WDW halfs have crowding issues, simple because rD stuffs a whole lot of people into them, But W&D and SW typically have fewer runners than PHM and they seem to spread out a bit more.) Weather-wise, Feb. can be frigid or hot; no way to know far in advance. April is very unlikely to be cold, but could range from comfortably warm to very hot and humid.

Other people absolutely love PHM and won't miss it, so YMMV.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: What is something that has happened to you that you did not anticipate due to running?

Wanting to eat a full meal while running or thinking its cool to run 48.6 in four days. I didn't anticipate liking running at all when I started.

 

[rteetz]

Folks with a AP, other than your magic bands being shipped to you, what other items did you receive in the mail if any, and how long did it take? Also do you receive offers that are emailed to you? We got ours in April and I got nothing so far other than the magic bands.

My AP magnet. Some people never receive them though. That came a while after. You should get fliers or whatever once in a while too. You should get emails from Disney Destinations as well. Not everyone gets those either though...

 

[rteetz]

I agree with all of this. I believe I get emails more frequently than some people, but I don't think I get all of them. I elect to get the AP Magic Band every year because I am a MB hoarder. I get the renewal notifications (even when I already have a linked renewal certificate purchased) both in email and snail mail. Magnets have been hit and miss and the Mickey Monitor comes every quarter-ish. My other half and I both have annual passes and it's interesting to see what and when we each get passholder stuff - inconsistent is the best description.

Also a MB hoarder/lover. I have 20 or so now. I never decline a MB.

 

[rteetz]

Note to self: Get evac'ed off of RnR so that I can get FP to use in Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers...

Um... Hate to break it too you but it probably would be only good on tier 2 attractions so anything but Toy Story Land. I got evac'd off SSE at Epcot and could only use the FP on tier 2.

 

[SarahDisney]

Everyone stop trying to burst my bubble! I will get evac'ed off RnR and get to ride all the tier 1 attractions with fp. I wont let anyone convince me otherwise!

 

[cavepig]

Wanting to eat a full meal while running or thinking its cool to run 48.6 in four days. I didn't anticipate liking running at all when I started.

Wait, you want to eat a full meal while running? Like actually eat or you just get hungry and think about food. Do you plan on eating a meal during the marathon, that would be epic?

 

[rteetz]

Wait, you want to eat a full meal while running? Like actually eat or you just get hungry and think about food. Do you plan on eating a meal during the marathon, that would be epic?

I mean I never have eaten a full meal while running but during a marathon I certainly want too. I probably could pull off eating a full meal during a marathon.

 

[roxymama]

Um... Hate to break it too you but it probably would be only good on tier 2 attractions so anything but Toy Story Land. I got evac'd off SSE at Epcot and could only use the FP on tier 2.

In DL we got evac'd on Monsters Inc, but were only one scene into the ride so I didn't get to see anything cool on foot...was bummed about that. No FP for that were given (womp)

 

[rteetz]

In DL we got evac'd on Monsters Inc, but were only one scene into the ride so I didn't get to see anything cool on foot...was bummed about that. No FP for that were given (womp)

DL doesn't have to deal as much with the people who demand their vacations refunded when something goes wrong like WDW does.

 

[roxymama]

DL doesn't have to deal as much with the people who demand their vacations refunded when something goes wrong like WDW does.

I must look like a Californian...that must be it

And you are sadly, probably right.

We did once get an anytime FP when Small World was broken and got to skip a 60 min line for Peter Pan..so yay for Florida! (sorry to all people in said 60 min line)

 

[cavepig]

I mean I never have eaten a full meal while running but during a marathon I certainly want too. I probably could pull off eating a full meal during a marathon.

If you do make sure there's photos or a video log to share I like other people being adventurous, just not me!

 

[jennamfeo]

I probably could pull off eating a full meal during a marathon.

What mile would this be most effective at? What food would you choose? I am really into this and need answers.

 

[rteetz]

What mile would this be most effective at? What food would you choose? I am really into this and need answers.

Those are good questions. I am thinking probably 13 or after. Something handheld too. Not a steak, maybe a nice cheeseburger and fries? Chicken? Margarita in Mexico to top it off?

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I learned running plays with my mental state - sometimes good and sometimes bad.

 

[jennamfeo]

Those are good questions. I am thinking probably 13 or after. Something handheld too. Not a steak, maybe a nice cheeseburger and fries? Chicken? Margarita in Mexico to top it off?

Handheld would probably be key. This sounds awesome. I want this to happen.

 

[rteetz]

Handheld would probably be key. This sounds awesome. I want this to happen.

I kind of do now too...