Mr_Incr3dible
50 miles at 55!
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- Jul 27, 2021
Fo the curious…
According to my bathroom scale, the Dopey results in 3.6 lbs of medals.
According to my bathroom scale, the Dopey results in 3.6 lbs of medals.
I'm fairly certain you could use the Iceland race. I know the runDisney site says USATF certified but if they really stuck to that it would unfairly impact international runners.Just as a comment on getting a PoT...
If you're like me who lives in Florida, it's actually really difficult. There are almost zero running events in the summer due to the heat, and 10k's are not very common from what I've seen in the relative area, and often times, they're not until the fall, or early winter. In fact, most of the half marathons are held then as well. So really, if you don't have a valid race from the previous year already under your belt, you don't have much, if any chance, of finding a race to run that will be accepted. I ran a half marathon in Iceland this year (my best half ever mind you), and I couldn't submit it because it wasn't a US accredited race. Registration for Dopey wasn't until July of this year, and PoT I think was required by October or so, so it was nearly impossible (for me at least) to find a reasonably close race to run to get one. In the end it didn't affect me, but still. It's an issue for us.
I seem to remember a billboard Disney had up on the racecourse one year, it had a picture of the marathon medal and said, "Run 26.2 miles, gain XXX oz" referring to the weight of the medal. It was cute!Fo the curious…
According to my bathroom scale, the Dopey results in 3.6 lbs of medals.
Idk I did just the 10k with a 1201-14 projected pace and was in S5Was there a list of bib/pot corral placements?
If you're like me who lives in Florida, it's actually really difficult. There are almost zero running events in the summer due to the heat, and 10k's are not very common from what I've seen in the relative area, and often times, they're not until the fall, or early winter. In fact, most of the half marathons are held then as well. So really, if you don't have a valid race from the previous year already under your belt, you don't have much, if any chance, of finding a race to run that will be accepted.
Was there a list of bib/pot corral placements?
Thank you so much.Not officially.
For the M/Goofy/Dopey runners, it appeared to be (although I did see some anecdotal counter evidence on Facebook that I didn't dig into):
s1 = POT of 3:40 M or less
s2 = POT of 3:40 M to 4:00 M, and Platinum Club rD
s3 = 4:00-4:30 estimate
s4 = 4:30-5:00 estimate
s5 = 5:00-5:30 estimate
s6 = 5:30-6:00, 6:00-6:30, and 6:30-7:00 estimate
For the HM, it appeared to be (although I did see some anecdotal counter evidence on Facebook that I didn't dig into):
s1 = POT of 2:00 HM or less
s2 = 2:00-2:15 estimate
s3 = 2:15-2:30 estimate
s4 = 2:30-2:45 estimate
s5 = 2:45-3:00 estimate
s6 = 3:00-3:15 and 3:15-3:30 estimate
The 5k/10k seemed a bit more mixed and I don't have a good read on the system they used.
Just as a comment on getting a PoT...
If you're like me who lives in Florida, it's actually really difficult. There are almost zero running events in the summer due to the heat, and 10k's are not very common from what I've seen in the relative area, and often times, they're not until the fall, or early winter. In fact, most of the half marathons are held then as well. So really, if you don't have a valid race from the previous year already under your belt, you don't have much, if any chance, of finding a race to run that will be accepted. I ran a half marathon in Iceland this year (my best half ever mind you), and I couldn't submit it because it wasn't a US accredited race. Registration for Dopey wasn't until July of this year, and PoT I think was required by October or so, so it was nearly impossible (for me at least) to find a reasonably close race to run to get one. In the end it didn't affect me, but still. It's an issue for us.
Just as a comment on getting a PoT...
If you're like me who lives in Florida, it's actually really difficult. There are almost zero running events in the summer due to the heat, and 10k's are not very common from what I've seen in the relative area, and often times, they're not until the fall, or early winter. In fact, most of the half marathons are held then as well. So really, if you don't have a valid race from the previous year already under your belt, you don't have much, if any chance, of finding a race to run that will be accepted. I ran a half marathon in Iceland this year (my best half ever mind you), and I couldn't submit it because it wasn't a US accredited race. Registration for Dopey wasn't until July of this year, and PoT I think was required by October or so, so it was nearly impossible (for me at least) to find a reasonably close race to run to get one. In the end it didn't affect me, but still. It's an issue for us.
I realized that finishing the races this year wasn’t going to help me achieve those goals, particularly if I injured myself badly in the attempt.
I’m still torn. I know I made the best choice for the future but those pesky thoughts in the back of my mind still pop up and make me think myself a quitter.
Good grief. All of that exercise over the weekend, and I get home to find that I actually gained a pound. Maybe too much celebratory dinner…
Based on those numbers, my S6 corral was based on my much longer marathon time for all races, not my much shorter half marathon time estimate. Just an observation.Not officially.
For the M/Goofy/Dopey runners, it appeared to be (although I did see some anecdotal counter evidence on Facebook that I didn't dig into):
s1 = POT of 3:40 M or less
s2 = POT of 3:40 M to 4:00 M, and Platinum Club rD
s3 = 4:00-4:30 estimate
s4 = 4:30-5:00 estimate
s5 = 5:00-5:30 estimate
s6 = 5:30-6:00, 6:00-6:30, and 6:30-7:00 estimate
For the HM, it appeared to be (although I did see some anecdotal counter evidence on Facebook that I didn't dig into):
s1 = POT of 2:00 HM or less
s2 = 2:00-2:15 estimate
s3 = 2:15-2:30 estimate
s4 = 2:30-2:45 estimate
s5 = 2:45-3:00 estimate
s6 = 3:00-3:15 and 3:15-3:30 estimate
The 5k/10k seemed a bit more mixed and I don't have a good read on the system they used.
Ditto! all of it!Random reflections:
1) Race merch was really bad -it was mostly all gone when I got there on Thursday but the variety and quality of stuff has really gone downhill. I miss the shoe ornaments, the race-specific headbands, pint glasses and tervis. Saved me a ton of $$ though
2) I have really come to appreciate how well organized rD events are - they really do an amazing job and the volunteers are fantastic and medical staff people were doing a great job - saw several on bikes just making sure runners were ok between med tent stops.
3) Entertainment on course was great this year (I did Goofy so can't say for the 5k/10k) - loved the live music, the japanese drummers, the choir was back, the Epcot ball glowing bright in the early hours, tons of characters and big screens showing clips and playing music.
4) I love the marathon course so much more than the old ESPN one - leaving MK and almost being halfway done is a big mental boost, and not having to do that long slog on Osceola or that awful out and back on Western Way is fantastic. But they need to let you run through more of HS - that was a joke
5) Kudos to rD for releasing corrals early Sunday morning - by the time the sun was fully overhead I was leaving AK and in the homestretch.
6) rD needs to go back to their old PoT rules - using 1:53 half time as a cutoff for what you can submit is just unreasonable and lead to inproper corral placement for many runners.
6) Genie plus sucks - that is all.
7) @lhermiston - thank you for all the fun SAFD that kept this thread going, you will be missed! Hope to still see you around now and then on the boards!
We signed up for text alerts for the 7:00 pacers and they crossed the start mat at 5:31 for the full and at 5:56 for the half. Not quite the balloon ladies, but almost.For @DopeyBadger and any others who like data...
I started in the very back (literally, one of the last people in the group to cross the start line) of S3 for all four races, and started at:
5K - 5:12am
10K - 5:19am
Half - 5:24am
Marathon - 5:08am
That marathon start really threw me - only 8 minutes from the first starters to the back of S3?! I knew it felt like they were sending waves out quickly, but I hadn't realized it was THAT quick.
the choir was back
I've noticed the choir was recorded music for years now. At least that's how it seemed to me at the late hour I always come through. One difference was, this year, coming in at the time I did, the choir was full of energy. They were really into it! I've come through some years and it's just a bunch of teenagers in robes standing around and maybe waving at you if they notice. Much better this year.Ah, but was it? As we approached where the "choir" was standing, it was obvious that the music was all recorded, and a closer look at the "choir" left me with the impression that they gathered up a group of disney interns, put them in robes (and masks) and then told them to play along.
I may be wrong, but it certainly was not the same as old.
The marathon did start early. From near the front of s2, I started at 4:58. I think someone from s1 mentioned earlier they started at 4:56?? Or something close to that. But still 8 vs 12 minutes isn’t much difference (and when you are expecting the race to start at 5). They did get things going quickly.Marathon - 5:08am
That marathon start really threw me - only 8 minutes from the first starters to the back of S3?! I knew it felt like they were sending waves out quickly, but I hadn't realized it was THAT quick.