Marathon Weekend 2019

[TCB in FLA]

I'm curious to know what you would want, non-alcoholic, that isn't already supplied by the race? I know @KSellers88 would want Sprite. If I were to choose something non-alcoholic, I would probably want La Croix...

During long runs, I would sell the Little Mermaid’s voice for a slightly flat real coke. I’m not even much of a soda drinker regularly, but for some reason Coke becomes my fuel of choice. I stopped at an auto supply store during mile 15 of a 16 mile training run once for a Coke, much to the amazement of my running partner (who ran the last 8, so maybe just not thirsty yet.). I heard a Q&A with Jeff Galloway recently, and that’s his thing as well. I guess it’s just the cold shot of sugar?

 

[Sleepless Knight]

During long runs, I would sell the Little Mermaid’s voice for a slightly flat real coke. I’m not even much of a soda drinker regularly, but for some reason Coke becomes my fuel of choice. I stopped at an auto supply store during mile 15 of a 16 mile training run once for a Coke, much to the amazement of my running partner (who ran the last 8, so maybe just not thirsty yet.). I heard a Q&A with Jeff Galloway recently, and that’s his thing as well. I guess it’s just the cold shot of sugar?

I get it. I often reach a point where I just don't like the taste of water or powerade any more. It's also why I think that during a half, pretzels or licorice and the like suddenly taste like the best food ever.

 

[cavepig]

During long runs, I would sell the Little Mermaid’s voice for a slightly flat real coke. I’m not even much of a soda drinker regularly, but for some reason Coke becomes my fuel of choice. I stopped at an auto supply store during mile 15 of a 16 mile training run once for a Coke, much to the amazement of my running partner (who ran the last 8, so maybe just not thirsty yet.). I heard a Q&A with Jeff Galloway recently, and that’s his thing as well. I guess it’s just the cold shot of sugar?

Me too! I actually drink Coke before races (well not right before). I'll skip coffee and so get some caffeine from the Coke, the sugar, some sodium and the carbonation helps settle my stomach nerves! I'm pretty sure I could handle slightly flat Coke on course too as sometimes I want carbonation if I have an upset stomach running but hate running with my bottle in races. Normally I only drink Diet Coke rarely but if it's a race I want the sugar. Same with after the race I'll take a regular Coke or Cherry Coke (of just keep filling my mug at the resort if it's at Disney).

Anyone remember All-Sport - the sports drink with some carbonation. I miss it.

 

[flav]

Ooh thanks!! Looks like a good one

DD told me that if I go to back to runDisney, she is coming with me and running the 10k. Glad to read it is a good one. Would you recommend her the 5k as well or is it redundant?

Edit: Found the maps, one early morning run around Epcot will be enough for her.

 

[CDKG]

In just 200 days the 2019 Walt Disney World marathon weekend officially begins!!!

 

[jennamfeo]

In just 200 days the 2019 Walt Disney World marathon weekend officially begins!!!

Now if only I could register for this thing.....

 

[Tall Todd]

I think what @ZellyB MEANT to say is she's really excited to run the 10K because I will be dispensing booze around Mile 5 under the Shipwreck at Stormalong Bay.

Wait, What?! That just solidified my 10k participation!

And 6' 8'' Don't run Solo, take a Wookie.

 

[Grumpy_42K]

How can you drink a Coke after a run?
One year after the Disney Marathon they gave away Cokes and Sprites at the finish line along with bananas and the goody box.
I thought a Coke sounded good so I started to drink one.
DOH! I doubled over in severe stomach pain.
Evidently the acid hit me hard.
Never again.
That said, real Coca-Cola is the only soft drink I enjoy.

 

[rteetz]

I don’t drink soda at all so I wouldn’t even take that if offered (well maybe I would but I wouldn’t drink it).

 

[cavepig]

How can you drink a Coke after a run?
One year after the Disney Marathon they gave away Cokes and Sprites at the finish line along with bananas and the goody box.
I thought a Coke sounded good so I started to drink one.
DOH! I doubled over in severe stomach pain.
Evidently the acid hit me hard.
Never again.
That said real Coca-Cola is the only soft drink I enjoy.

I don't know but it works for me, although I'm not downing it like seconds after finishing!

 

[Simba's Girl]

I don't drink soda either but for some reason that coke does seem appealing more than halfway through a marathon

 

[FFigawi]

Flat coke is excellent ultra running fuel. The sugar helps give you a boost without bothering your stomach. I ran the marathon of my Ironman on coke, potato chips, soup, and BASE salt.

 

[tidefan]

I don’t drink soda at all so I wouldn’t even take that if offered (well maybe I would but I wouldn’t drink it).

Hi! My name is tidefan and I am a Diet Coke addict!

 

[Barca33Runner]

I drink Diet Mountain Dew and water nearly exclusively. The unfortunate truth is that I only added water to that equation when I started running.

 

[Keels]

Hi! My name is tidefan and I am a Diet Coke addict!

I stopped drinking Diet Coke cold turkey about two years ago because I was just drinking WAY. TOO. MUCH. of it. Now, I really only have it if I get drive-through food while I'm driving a long distance, but the minute I take a sip I get goosebumps and the little hairs on my arms stand up and I just feel this feeling of euphoria come across me, like a junkie I guess. So yeah, Diet Coke addiction is real.

 

[Simba's Girl]

Just a heads up...SW will release flights past January 6th on Thursday the 28th. Not sure if anyone noticed or not.

 

[rteetz]

Just a heads up...SW will release flights past January 6th on Thursday the 28th. Not sure if anyone noticed or not.

More money I have to spend....

 

[Keels]

More money I have to spend....

It's a good thing I'm paying for your facepaint then. That'll save like $20.

 

[rteetz]

It's a good thing I'm paying for your facepaint then. That'll save like $20.

Something I don’t want...

 

[Barca33Runner]

Something I don’t want...

The rteetz doth protest too much, methinks