Marathon Weekend 2023

[kps7795]

I hate the half medal I have decided. Luckily I have the one from this year, which I think is gorgeous. I am kind of mad at myself for not finishing Goofy this year because the medals were so much prettier. Oh well.

If you DNF, then you don‘t get the Goofy Challenge medal? I knew that was the case for Dopey, but not Goofy as well. Did you get the marathon medal even though you DNF?

 

[jpeterson]

If you DNF, then you don‘t get the Goofy Challenge medal? I knew that was the case for Dopey, but not Goofy as well. Did you get the marathon medal even though you DNF?

You don't get any challenge medals if you DNF but you do get them for the race itself.

 

[nekonekoneko]

If you DNF, then you don‘t get the Goofy Challenge medal? I knew that was the case for Dopey, but not Goofy as well. Did you get the marathon medal even though you DNF?

The challenge medals are "completion" medals, so the runners have to reach the finish line in each race. By comparison, the 4 individual race medals are "participation" medals, which makes the "I did it!" part of the marathon medal so ironic.

 

[runningDisneygirl]

Also on the medals, specifically the marathon medal, I am curious/worried about what the backside will look like. They usually have cute fronts and backs, but what could the back side of a 30 possibly look like.... (apologies if anyone has already pointed this out and I missed it).

 

[Ariel484]

Currently trying to go to sleep listening to Celine Dion a little too loud so my pups can’t hear (or at least don’t focus on) the thunderstorms outside. Never want to imagine things without either of them. Very sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

Yeah we had t-storms here last night and my first thought was, “oh no, that’ll scare Archie…oh wait.” Still getting used to it. Cuddle your pups extra for me!

 

[Ariel484]

Also on the medals, specifically the marathon medal, I am curious/worried about what the backside will look like. They usually have cute fronts and backs, but what could the back side of a 30 possibly look like.... (apologies if anyone has already pointed this out and I missed it).

The ones I have are just gold-colored and say “Walt Disney world marathon” with a spot to engrave your finish time.

 

[kps7795]

The challenge medals are "completion" medals, so the runners have to reach the finish line in each race. By comparison, the 4 individual race medals are "participation" medals, which makes the "I did it!" part of the marathon medal so ironic.

Oh no! We're all getting "participation" medals! I never really thought about it that way.

 

[azrivest]

Oh no! We're all getting "participation" medals! I never really thought about it that way.

Just getting to the starting line is an accomplishment for a lot of people. I trained for my first HM just to be able to run a HM in Disney World. So yeah I'll take the participation medals. It's not always about performance

 

[WillRunForPizza]

And as someone pointed out earlier, nobody said what "it" is that you did - this time around just getting through registration was an accomplishment on its own...

 

[mmm_texas]

I also really dislike the "I did it!" on the medals. It's okay on the t-shirts I suppose, but the medal itself already represents that you ran the race, and the "I did it!" takes away from the impact of the medal for me.

 

[Baloo in MI]

Being a Gen-X’r the theme was very exciting to me. And at first glance I liked the medals. And still after a day don’t hate them or anything. But I do wish for the marathon and Dopey they had gone with a simpler more classic look to signify the anniversaries more.

Am I still going, will I still wear it in the park, will I still hang them on my medal rack, am I still super excited for MW. Yes to all of the above!

 

[FFigawi]

Thank you.

Yeah we had t-storms here last night and my first thought was, “oh no, that’ll scare Archie…oh wait.” Still getting used to it. Cuddle your pups extra for me!

It often takes a long time to get used to them not being around anymore. The tough part of having pets.

 

[Goofy2015]

Yesterday I was cleaning some things on my desk and I came across a quote from my physical therapist that might apply in this scenario. "Things are going in the wrong direction when you start to change your training plan to accommodate soreness."

That is to say, if you need to "take a week or two to rest," it's probably something worth getting checked out. If you can catch it now, it probably won't take too much to fix it. If you wait, yeah, you're flirting with disaster in November and December.

I agree. It is pain that stays around for 1-2 days and then is gone. I am going to attempt to see a sports chiropractor followed by a physical therapist for at least an opinion and a recovery recommendation. Online is very inconsistent. The thing is that this is very grey. It is not serious enough where the pain forces me to stop. It is more nagging (dull, discomfort) than pain. I may more trying to get ahead of what could turn into a bad injury if I don't adjust.

I am more trying to tackle the minor issue now in early September than having a major issue in November and December.

 

[marty3d]

I wanted to take a day before reacting to the medals to see if I felt differently. I still love the overall theming. I think I agree with most people that the 5/10k are the best and the Marathon is the worst. Overall I really like the medals with the exception of the Marathon medal. That one gets a big thumbs down for all the reasons others have already stated. Luckily I can choose to wear the Goofy or Dopey in the parks on Sunday instead.

 

[Cabius]

I wanted to take a day before reacting to the medals to see if I felt differently. I still love the overall theming. I think I agree with most people that the 5/10k are the best and the Marathon is the worst. Overall I really like the medals with the exception of the Marathon medal. That one gets a big thumbs down for all the reasons others have already stated. Luckily I can choose to wear the Goofy or Dopey in the parks on Sunday instead.

I feel the same way, 'cept I'm "just" running the marathon.

I'd ask to borrow your Goofy medal for the day, but I'm afraid that would be stolen valor.

 

[Cabius]

I will say: I think these medals have inspired me in settling on a running outfit for the marathon. I may just need to hem these shorts a little shorter...

 

[marty3d]

I feel the same way, 'cept I'm "just" running the marathon.

I'd ask to borrow your Goofy medal for the day, but I'm afraid that would be stolen valor.

There's no "just" running a marathon! On the bright side you have last year's Marathon medal which is gorgeous! And I'm still hoping I'll like it more in person than in pictures. I found that was the case with the Pluto Medal last year - it was my least favourite in pictures but the best one in person.

 

[nekonekoneko]

I will say: I think these medals have inspired me in settling on a running outfit for the marathon. I may just need to hem these shorts a little shorter...

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Oh the flashbacks!

 

[luv2cheer92]

Idk, the more I look at the medals, the more I absolutely love every single one of them!

 

[Bree]

I've given it a day and I'm still not a fan of the medals. I don't know if it's just glare, but it looks like the purple paint already rubbed off on the Dopey medal in the photo. I think they totally screwed up the marathon medal. The design is awful. It's a giant number 30 and if I didn't know better I'd think it was for a 30 mile race at first glance. I'm trying to figure out if the half is a guitar with a guitar pick in the back....a bowtie....????