2011 WDW Marathon Weekend

NaCler · Post by **NaCler** » Feb Mon 28, 2011 11:19 am

wewantsdaredhead wrote:2012 here we come! My wife and I (and sis-in-law) have decided that we are running the half marathon. My wife ran it in 2007 and my sis-in-law has run it multiple times.
We began running as a way to lose some weight and so far we have lost 90lbs. combined. I am using the half marathon as a way to get my wife to agree to another WDW trip

Just kidding--I am very serious about completing this thing.
See all you 2012'ers there!

Congrats on the weight loss bud! I'm also using the 1/2 as motivation to lose weight this year. I figure if I pay for it, then that is all the motivation I need! Plus, like you said, it gets the wife on another trip to WDW. I'll have to meet up with you and run with you for about 30 seconds until you leave me in the dust!

wewantsdaredhead · Post by **wewantsdaredhead** » Feb Mon 28, 2011 12:44 pm

Amy wrote:
wewantsdaredhead wrote:Thanks and probably only Son #2...If you recall from my trip report that Son #1 says he's done with Disney. He still says he isn't coming with us...we'll see.
Yeah, that's what I was wondering. I bet by the time the marathon rolls around, he'll be ready to go. Any chance you could convince him to train for the marathon with y'all? That might make it more fun for him to go...

Interesting idea...but if isn't a video game about running, it will be about a week before he gives up on it---too much like work

But I will talk to him about it.

NaCler wrote:Congrats on the weight loss bud! I'm also using the 1/2 as motivation to lose weight this year. I figure if I pay for it, then that is all the motivation I need! Plus, like you said, it gets the wife on another trip to WDW. I'll have to meet up with you and run with you for about 30 seconds until you leave me in the dust!

Every time I log on here, I think you and I are more and more alike! (Don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing

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You've got plenty of time to get ready for it--we'll be running it together!!

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Feb Mon 28, 2011 3:04 pm

wewantsdaredhead wrote:Every time I log on here, I think you and I are more and more alike! (Don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing )
You've got plenty of time to get ready for it--we'll be running it together!!

Trust me, I've been lucky enough to meet and spend a little time with NaCler ~ it would be a good thing

Jacca5660 · Post by **Jacca5660** » Feb Mon 28, 2011 3:14 pm

Can you walk any of the WDW marathons or 5ks? How far is a 5K?? (Yes I know it's 5k!)

NaCler · Post by **NaCler** » Feb Mon 28, 2011 3:17 pm

Amy wrote:Trust me, I've been lucky enough to meet and spend a little time with NaCler ~ it would be a good thing

That is VERY sweet, Amy! Thank you... I just wish you wouldn't lie to these people!

Jacca - I believe 5K is about 3.2 miles and yes, you can walk the races but if you don't finish within such and such time, you don't get a medal, I believe.

Sleepy90 · Post by **Sleepy90** » Mar Mon 14, 2011 3:19 am

Jacca5660 wrote:Can you walk any of the WDW marathons or 5ks? How far is a 5K?? (Yes I know it's 5k!)

Yes Jacca you can walk them but you have to keep to under 16mins a mile not to be swept, otherwise they collect you up and no finish for you

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Jacca5660 · Post by **Jacca5660** » Mar Mon 14, 2011 12:38 pm

Sleepy90 wrote:
Jacca5660 wrote:Can you walk any of the WDW marathons or 5ks? How far is a 5K?? (Yes I know it's 5k!)
Yes Jacca you can walk them but you have to keep to under 16mins a mile not to be swept, otherwise they collect you up and no finish for you .

3.2 miles!! Thanks NaCler!!

Baloo and I walk about 3 miles in 50 minutes. We would only have to cut that down by a few minutes. When we walk it's usually at a relaxed pace. I think we could do it in under 40 minutes with a little training and effort!

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Mar Mon 14, 2011 8:56 pm

For anyone that hasn't entered the marathon yet, the Disney Visa is offering a discount...you have to enter by 4/24 and use your Disney visa. Here are the discounts...$35 off Marathon/$35 off Half Marathon/$70 off the Goofy Challenge Race
here is the link...
http://www.active.com/framed/event_deta ... ID=1945325

wewantsdaredhead · Post by **wewantsdaredhead** » Mar Tue 15, 2011 5:33 am

Amy wrote:For anyone that hasn't entered the marathon yet, the Disney Visa is offering a discount...you have to enter by 4/24 and use your Disney visa. Here are the discounts...$35 off Marathon/$35 off Half Marathon/$70 off the Goofy Challenge Race
here is the link...
http://www.active.com/framed/event_deta ... ID=1945325

Thanks!
I'm all about saving a buck...Talked some more about this with my sis-in-law (who is running with us)--its got me excited even though it's so far away.

cccmouse · Post by **cccmouse** » Mar Tue 15, 2011 6:50 am

Thanks for the discount information. I'll be sure to break out the Disney Visa Rewards card and register before 4/24. It will get me a discount and add a little bit to my rewards point total.
Thanks again!

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Mar Tue 15, 2011 11:04 am

cccmouse wrote:Thanks for the discount information. I'll be sure to break out the Disney Visa Rewards card and register before 4/24. It will get me a discount and add a little bit to my rewards point total.
Thanks again!

You're most welcome! I love passing along a good deal that people can actually use!

Mousekedude · Post by **Mousekedude** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 10:51 am

Well, I have some news: the Boilers have signed up for the 5k and the 1/2 in January of 2012! I'm sure they won't mind my spilling the beans, since they're not in a position to spend time on the boards right now. Who plans to join them? I know we'd like to, but we're not sure if we can go in January. We'll have to wait and see.

mindflipper · Post by **mindflipper** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 11:06 am

Mousekedude wrote:Well, I have some news: the Boilers have signed up for the 5k and the 1/2 in January of 2012! I'm sure they won't mind my spilling the beans, since they're not in a position to spend time on the boards right now. Who plans to join them? I know we'd like to, but we're not sure if we can go in January. We'll have to wait and see.

Hmmmmmm, am I sensing possibly another Mayhem Marauder's meet-up in conjunction with the marathon???

Mousekedude · Post by **Mousekedude** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 11:48 am

It would be sweet!

But like I said, it's very iffy for us right now. Of course, if you and some others of the gang could manage it, I wouldn't begrudge you the pleasure.
I would be very jealous, though.

Amy · Post by **Amy** » Mar Fri 18, 2011 7:43 pm

mindflipper wrote:
Mousekedude wrote:Well, I have some news: the Boilers have signed up for the 5k and the 1/2 in January of 2012! I'm sure they won't mind my spilling the beans, since they're not in a position to spend time on the boards right now. Who plans to join them? I know we'd like to, but we're not sure if we can go in January. We'll have to wait and see.
Hmmmmmm, am I sensing possibly another Mayhem Marauder's meet-up in conjunction with the marathon???

That would be fun, but I wonder how darn crowded it would be on that weekend?!

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