She is encouraged to walk as much as possible to aid in her recovery so she thinks she will be able to do the 10k's but we were discussing whether or not they sweep people in the 10k? I told her I would ask y'all. Thanks!
They definitely sweep during 10K races. I was placed in the last corral for Dark Side 2017 10K. I played it safe for stops meaning until I came to the Emperor's Throne from Return of the Jedi. I had to stop for that. When I was third in line, the runDisney bicyclists came up and told us that the balloon ladies were 5 minutes behind us and when they got to us, we could either join the balloon ladies or stay in line for the photo, but staying in line for the photo would result in being swept. I was confident enough in my training and experience that I knew I could stay with the balloon ladies worst case scenario so I stayed in line, got my photo, and continued on. Perhaps 5 minutes or so later, I saw the buses pull up to form a V with a few runners still on the course. So they sweep, but will give you warning that it could happen. My sister ran the 2020 Marathon untrained and heard frequent warnings about being 30 seconds to a minute ahead of the balloon ladies. Since she had a proof of time of under 5 hours from 2019, she was able to avoid being swept, but her per mile average was a lot higher than 16 minutes.
I think my longest WDW 10K to date was over 2 hours, for reference, and the earliest corral I've started in was B.
I ran the 2019 WDW 10K as part of Dopey and had a 2+ hour 10K finish. Nary a peep about being swept and I was nowhere near Corral B. Once again I was placed in the last corral for the 2020 WDW 10K and heard the warnings, but never had to worry. I did have to skip any and all character stops, but I was fine with that.
I’m going to go back and look through the thread, but does anyone remember if the kids’ races registration were announced beforehand or if they just randomly showed up one day for the early 2021 races?
@Sleepless Knight do you remember?
I honestly do not remember. I vaguely remember registering my nephews for the 2021 kids races the same day I registered myself for the virtual races, but that could be my mind playing tricks on me.
SAFD Where to Stay:
As much as I love Epcot, I really like the Poly and Wilderness Lodge. Also, I know it's insanely expensive, but the Galaxy's Edge resort is my dream.
SAFD Who to Run the Marathon With:
Honorable Mention 1: Belle. Talking about my favorite stories and books seems like a very enjoyable way to pass 26.2 miles.
Honorable Mention 2: Animal and Sam Eagle. Mostly because Animal's wanton love of going crazy and/or destroying things would be a very entertaining way to destress over 26.2 miles. So long as he does not destroy the water stations. And Sam Eagle will always be there to remind you that stopping in the middle of a race is distinctly unpatriotic.
Honorable Mention 3: Mr. Incredible. Because whenever it would be tempting to fold, he would remind me that running a marathon is not a celebration of mediocrity.
Actual Choice: Rey Skywalker. She knows a thing or two about finding the strength to keep going even when you feel like you've given everything. Plus, we can discuss the ways of the Force, the sacred Jedi texts and teachings of Master Yoda for 26.2 miles. I might not want the marathon to end.
SAFD Favorite Park:
Disneyland. Disneyland. And Disneyland.
Favorite park at WDW remains Epcot. Even though Galaxy's Edge is taking up so much of my time these days.
Hills, Heat & Humidity! It's been brutal. I'm training for my first Dopey (and first Marathon)! I've done well at sticking with the Galloway plan. Also very much looking forward to cooler months. I am grateful that the "low mileage" weeks coincide with the hot months. And there is the added benefit of building more endurance during this heat that will transfer over to longer runs in cooler weather!
