Hey, I see me, right at about 11:02 when you are crossing mile 21 look to the right of the screen. I am the gray shirt with the blue headband. Congrats on a great job!
I did my first marathon and Dopey this past January and I also cried at the finish! I finished the half and full with the balloon ladies so I have them in my finisher photos 😅 I just went through all my videos this week to relive it. Congratulations on finishing your race!!! ❤ Riding a ride during a race is so cool!
Aw amazing well done on completing Dopey! I was only a few mins ahead of you as the balloon ladies finished shortly after me! I think well all cry haha do you think you'll ever do it again? I LOVE riding Everest during the run - so fun!
@KarenBee For like a month after the race I said one and done, I'll never do Dopey again, glad that goal is complete. Now that enough time has passed, I'm thinking of doing it again for 2028 and not finishing with the balloon ladies this time 🤣 and maybe signing up to run with my sister for her first full marathon between now and then!
YESSSS KAREN!! You did it!! 🎉 I can’t believe you went on Everest, that ride about kills me on a normal day. And then your visor! Glad you got it back. I cried too! Except for me it was when I got to Epcot and saw the red UK phone booths because I knew I was going to finish. Glad we got to meet up and run together for a bit! 🙌 Also…your first sentence of this video was making my heart pound. Nervous all over again…but we did it! 🎉
YAY!! Was so fun getting to see you over the weekend. Both times I've done Everest it's actually been amazing for giving me an adrenaline rush to keep going! I did get a bit emotional on Boardwalk as well when I figured I was going to finish! YES me too... so proud of us!
So proud of you! I always cry during RunDisney events. I cried watching you when you cried. I totally get it. Absolutely amazing! I’m headed to Princess race weekend in one week!!!
I saw the balloon ladies at that EXACT SAME SPOT last year as I was coming out of blizzard beach. SO proud of you! Marathons are NO. JOKE. I'm angling for it next year! And tell your Dad he needs to come race again so he can hop in the queues!
Your video really helps show the overall flow of the marathon course. Is the running path about 50-50 actual park and highway? I thought a lot more of the running path was through the parks. The time spent at the Magic Kingdom seems pretty small.
You did an amazing job. 👏 if you do it again next year then I will definitely be on the boardwalk cheering you on. Loved the bit about not going on everest and then next clip is you getting on the ride. I hope you are proud of yourself to achieving this.
Oh my gosh, what a great vlog! I started crying when you were getting to Epcot. I would so love to do this, but I am so overweight right now and turning 59 this year! I'm not a long distance runner. I trained hard for a 10-mile run when I was a teenager, for about 5 months after coming off basketball season. My sister, who WAS a natural long distance runner but had not trained for 2 months, passed me around Mile 6. I was so dejected! Ten miles had been so hard even in tip top athletic shape, that I'm thinking a 10k would be about my limit, now on a walk/run. You are so courageous to do this, and you make me want to sign up for next year.
Thank you so much! YES some people had great outfits, I wish I'd been more creative as I love the theme but I think my nerves about the race itself took over!
Congratulations, Karen! It was so emotional watching the video, I can only imagine how it really was for you being there! Thanks for taking us on your journey. 💗
@@KarenBee - I did not know about riding the rides until I saw your video, adding that to my list for next time. I was going to aim for 2025 (to do Dopey), but these videos have me hankering for next year. Registration is early April, I might give it a look to see how it goes!!
It has changed since I last did the run. I stopped in France for the loo but that was it. I got confused when you did the ride. The heat and humidity are horrible here and you aren't use to that. I know when the heat stroke signs are happening and get inside. Next year bring Dad and Rachel.
We are so proud of you Karen! The girls and I were cheering you on at home while watching! This was such an honest and just emotional vlog, and you absolutely rocked it! Congratulations on your marathon, and again we are so proud of you! 🎉🎉
Congrats Karen!👍Looks such a cool experience to do. I have done 2 Half Marathons in my time and they were tough enough, so a big virtual hug to you and again well done. 🙂🏃♀️
Well done. Amazing achievement. I did the moonwalk marathon several years ago and agree that the worst bit was the .2. Thanks for sharing your experience xx
I just booked (on a whim with no thought) to run the 2024 Marathon - your vlog has got me so unbelievable excited and emotional! Where did you stay and how long in advance did you book flights/hotel arrangements? Complete over-excited newbie!
Aaaaaaah Lucy I'm so excited for you! I just signed up to go again next year as well! So I'm actually really lucky and have a friend living nearby so I was able to stay with her. I spent a couple of nights at Disney too - definitely a good idea to book as early as you can as it's such a popular weekend. I recommend checking out the thread on the Disboards for Marathon weekend there is a tonne of info and a great place to ask questions.
Hey Karen 🤗 you got me all emotional at the end 😭😭😭 you did absolutely amazing 🤩 I didn’t realise that you had to stick to a certain time in between miles, that’s a shame and adds extra pressure. I’d love to do it but I know I’d prob walk the majority and would want to stop and take pics with the characters so would prob get disqualified then 🙈 Anyway, well done you! 🏅♥️ xxx
I am so proud of you karen. It is funny i saw some friends in this video. I love how much people i know. Also you did awesome. In which coral did you start? Are we going for dopey again next year? Also maybe train for a but of a higher pace that means that you don’t have those highway miles at a very hot time. For me i was at ak when it was half dark, sun getting up which meant that after ak it wasn’t too bad. I never felt like it was extremely hot. It was just a tip though. And i hope to see you next year karen
Aw thank you Shauny! Aw how fun! I started at the back of B and YES I'm thinking about Dopey, I've continued running and working on bringing up fitness & pace. YES totally that's where I'd want to be for next year so it's something to work towards! I'm awful in the heat in general so being able to get as much done while it's dark will be key!
You did it!! well done!!! Your perseverance is brilliant 🎉 This is how im feeling about Princess half next weekend. Covid did a number on me and I’m so undertrained now 😢 Do you do run walk intervals?
Thanks so much! Aw don't stress about it, I think the pre race stress was the worst for me. The miles will tick by quicker than you expect, I did a random mix of run / walk intervals but found the run / walk pacer groups great to keep be going when I was struggling.
The marathon starts at 5am and there is a required pace of 16min mile but it probably takes about 45mins for everyone to cross the line so I think it finishes around 1pm!
What an emotional rollercoaster! If you have any RunDisney questions for me drop them below!
I was in tears 😢 the whole video. I’m so happy you finished the marathon 🎉
Aw thank you so much!!
Hey, I see me, right at about 11:02 when you are crossing mile 21 look to the right of the screen. I am the gray shirt with the blue headband. Congrats on a great job!
Wow great job! 🎉
Thank you!! 😁
LOVE runDisney - I swear running a Disney race is good for the soul (and the soles!) ahah
Haha definitely good for both lol
Amazing!!!! You should be so proud of yourself!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations absolutely amazing 🎉
Well done Karen. I don’t run but appreciate it’s a fantastic achievement
Thanks Alan!
So amazing 👏 congratulations and thank you for sharing!
I did my first marathon and Dopey this past January and I also cried at the finish! I finished the half and full with the balloon ladies so I have them in my finisher photos 😅 I just went through all my videos this week to relive it. Congratulations on finishing your race!!! ❤ Riding a ride during a race is so cool!
Aw amazing well done on completing Dopey! I was only a few mins ahead of you as the balloon ladies finished shortly after me! I think well all cry haha do you think you'll ever do it again? I LOVE riding Everest during the run - so fun!
@KarenBee For like a month after the race I said one and done, I'll never do Dopey again, glad that goal is complete. Now that enough time has passed, I'm thinking of doing it again for 2028 and not finishing with the balloon ladies this time 🤣 and maybe signing up to run with my sister for her first full marathon between now and then!
Omg I’m the Minnie Mouse hobbling through the finish section infront of you - I ended up in a wheelchair just after that🤣🤣
Oh gosh! I hope you were ok after!
Awesome🎉🎉🎉🎉
YESSSS KAREN!! You did it!! 🎉 I can’t believe you went on Everest, that ride about kills me on a normal day. And then your visor! Glad you got it back.
I cried too! Except for me it was when I got to Epcot and saw the red UK phone booths because I knew I was going to finish.
Glad we got to meet up and run together for a bit! 🙌
Also…your first sentence of this video was making my heart pound. Nervous all over again…but we did it! 🎉
YAY!! Was so fun getting to see you over the weekend. Both times I've done Everest it's actually been amazing for giving me an adrenaline rush to keep going! I did get a bit emotional on Boardwalk as well when I figured I was going to finish!
YES me too... so proud of us!
Congratulations!!
🎉 You are amazing-Congrats! 👟
Way to go Karen!!!! Great vlog - I am not a runner - I’ve tried but failed miserably. So impressed!! 🏃♀️ 🏅 ☀️
awww well done! This is something I have always wanted to do, just not sure my knee would make it. I may still sign up for next year if I can though
Congratulations!
You rock!!
Well done, what an achievement, it was emotional to watch
Thank you! Yes I was a bit emotional myself editing it!
So proud of you! I always cry during RunDisney events. I cried watching you when you cried. I totally get it. Absolutely amazing! I’m headed to Princess race weekend in one week!!!
Aw thank you! Haha I'm an emotional mess with things like this lol Aaaah that's so exciting, I'm jealous!
Awesome! Congratulations.
Thank you Cathy!
Wow!! Congratulations!! Thank you!! 😊
Thanks Elizabeth!
You are a legend! Well done! So proud of you. Xx
Aw thank you!! I appreciate it so much!
I saw the balloon ladies at that EXACT SAME SPOT last year as I was coming out of blizzard beach.
SO proud of you! Marathons are NO. JOKE. I'm angling for it next year! And tell your Dad he needs to come race again so he can hop in the queues!
Oh no way! It was a scary moment but also nice to see I had a buffer! Ye I'm hoping to come back next year - aw would love to bring my Dad along!
Your video really helps show the overall flow of the marathon course. Is the running path about 50-50 actual park and highway? I thought a lot more of the running path was through the parks. The time spent at the Magic Kingdom seems pretty small.
Well done Karen! I think you’re fantastic! I would be in a heap! 🎉
Wow - just wow! Fantastic job! 🎉
Aw thank you Jill!
Yay!!! Congrats on completing it 👏🏻
Karen, you did amazing!! Well done. Seeing you hop on Everest part way through, LOL Love it!! Lisa xx
Amazing Karen well well done
Congrats on finishing the marathon!! Woo Hoo!! 🎉🎉🏃♀️
Thanks Karen! I was delighted crossing the finish line!
You did an amazing job. 👏 if you do it again next year then I will definitely be on the boardwalk cheering you on.
Loved the bit about not going on everest and then next clip is you getting on the ride.
I hope you are proud of yourself to achieving this.
Loved this ❤️ well done lovely you did so well , got emotional with you when you finished whoop whoop you did it 🙌🥰 xxx
Well done Karen! We think you did amazing 👍🏻
Aw thank you all!!
Oh my gosh, what a great vlog! I started crying when you were getting to Epcot. I would so love to do this, but I am so overweight right now and turning 59 this year! I'm not a long distance runner. I trained hard for a 10-mile run when I was a teenager, for about 5 months after coming off basketball season. My sister, who WAS a natural long distance runner but had not trained for 2 months, passed me around Mile 6. I was so dejected! Ten miles had been so hard even in tip top athletic shape, that I'm thinking a 10k would be about my limit, now on a walk/run. You are so courageous to do this, and you make me want to sign up for next year.
Yay!!! You did it!!
So proud of Karen!
Thank you Margaret! Appreciate it!
Congrats, well done!
Thank you! Appreciate it!
Congrats Karen, this was so amazing to watch. You were incredible!
Congratulations!!!! Well done 🎉
Thank you!
Bless you Ms. Karen ~~ Very well done!!
Congratulations Karen! Such a great accomplishment!!
Thank you so much Valerie!
Congrats! That looked like so much fun! I love all the outfits people wore, so adorable!!!
Thank you so much! YES some people had great outfits, I wish I'd been more creative as I love the theme but I think my nerves about the race itself took over!
Congratulations, Karen! It was so emotional watching the video, I can only imagine how it really was for you being there! Thanks for taking us on your journey. 💗
Thanks so much, ye it was definitely emotional!
Congratulations Karen you were fantastic You did it you should be so proud of yourself Well Done ❤🤗
Woohoo well done love your vlogs much love from New Zealand
Thank you! So glad you enjoy them!
Thank you for sharing the video, brings back so many memories from January for me too. I want to go again next year!
You're very welcome Mark - I'm also thinking about next year as well, would love to do it again!
@@KarenBee - I did not know about riding the rides until I saw your video, adding that to my list for next time. I was going to aim for 2025 (to do Dopey), but these videos have me hankering for next year. Registration is early April, I might give it a look to see how it goes!!
Congratulations! I knew you could do it.🏅🎉
Thanks so much Joy!
It has changed since I last did the run. I stopped in France for the loo but that was it. I got confused when you did the ride. The heat and humidity are horrible here and you aren't use to that. I know when the heat stroke signs are happening and get inside. Next year bring Dad and Rachel.
16min/mile?! That's generous! Glad it encourages people to join as I saw one guy get swept on the 10k.
We are so proud of you Karen! The girls and I were cheering you on at home while watching! This was such an honest and just emotional vlog, and you absolutely rocked it! Congratulations on your marathon, and again we are so proud of you! 🎉🎉
Aw thank you so much Michelle! I love that I'm glad they enjoyed watching and hope they are both doing well! Always lovely hearing from you Xx
Congratulations!! What a tough go, but you did it!!! Proud of you and your determination!
Thank you so much!
Congrats Karen!👍Looks such a cool experience to do. I have done 2 Half Marathons in my time and they were tough enough, so a big virtual hug to you and again well done. 🙂🏃♀️
Amazing Karen!🎉 So proud of you thanks for sharing your experience with us ❤
Well done. Amazing achievement. I did the moonwalk marathon several years ago and agree that the worst bit was the .2. Thanks for sharing your experience xx
Way to go, Karen!!! What an accomplishment 🎉🎉❤
Thanks so much Debbie!
I’ve done 12 of the Disney half marathons over the years. It is quite an emotional experience. Congrats to you! Thanks for taking us along!
I just booked (on a whim with no thought) to run the 2024 Marathon - your vlog has got me so unbelievable excited and emotional!
Where did you stay and how long in advance did you book flights/hotel arrangements? Complete over-excited newbie!
Aaaaaaah Lucy I'm so excited for you! I just signed up to go again next year as well! So I'm actually really lucky and have a friend living nearby so I was able to stay with her. I spent a couple of nights at Disney too - definitely a good idea to book as early as you can as it's such a popular weekend. I recommend checking out the thread on the Disboards for Marathon weekend there is a tonne of info and a great place to ask questions.
Here is a link www.disboards.com/threads/marathon-weekend-2024.3905271/page-103
Hey Karen 🤗 you got me all emotional at the end 😭😭😭 you did absolutely amazing 🤩 I didn’t realise that you had to stick to a certain time in between miles, that’s a shame and adds extra pressure. I’d love to do it but I know I’d prob walk the majority and would want to stop and take pics with the characters so would prob get disqualified then 🙈 Anyway, well done you! 🏅♥️ xxx
What time in the morning did you start? Well done Karen x
I felt emotional watching! Amazing well done! How many steps did you do that day??
Ye it was an emotional journey lol I did 62,800 steps!!!
I am so proud of you karen. It is funny i saw some friends in this video. I love how much people i know. Also you did awesome. In which coral did you start? Are we going for dopey again next year? Also maybe train for a but of a higher pace that means that you don’t have those highway miles at a very hot time. For me i was at ak when it was half dark, sun getting up which meant that after ak it wasn’t too bad. I never felt like it was extremely hot. It was just a tip though. And i hope to see you next year karen
Aw thank you Shauny! Aw how fun! I started at the back of B and YES I'm thinking about Dopey, I've continued running and working on bringing up fitness & pace. YES totally that's where I'd want to be for next year so it's something to work towards! I'm awful in the heat in general so being able to get as much done while it's dark will be key!
You did it!! well done!!! Your perseverance is brilliant 🎉 This is how im feeling about Princess half next weekend. Covid did a number on me and I’m so undertrained now 😢 Do you do run walk intervals?
Thanks so much! Aw don't stress about it, I think the pre race stress was the worst for me. The miles will tick by quicker than you expect, I did a random mix of run / walk intervals but found the run / walk pacer groups great to keep be going when I was struggling.
Congratulations Karen! What was your time?
Runners can go on rides during the race?!
How did you get an A corral? I thought you have to submit proof of a pretty speedy long distance run to qualify that far up.
What time does the marathon start and end?
The marathon starts at 5am and there is a required pace of 16min mile but it probably takes about 45mins for everyone to cross the line so I think it finishes around 1pm!
No way I could do that. Proud of you though.
It was rough lol But thank you!
Congratulations!
Thank you so much!