What It's Like Getting Swept At A Walt Disney World Marathon Race! My Experience Running The 10k!
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- It is marathon weekend at Walt Disney World and I signed up to attempt my first ever RunDisney 10k. Needless to say, it didnt go as I expected. Here is my first ever experience running a RunDisney race. Here is what its like getting a swept at a Run Disney Race.
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My husband is a runner and says no runners he knows would think anything bad because everyone has been a beginner sometime. In my experience runners are an awesome community of people who all encourage each other. My husband is an ultra runner and I've seen all encouragement and cheers for the new runners of all sizes. Good for you keeping it real and being vulnerable on here! Thanks
I agree! Especially RunDisney runners, I always feel so much encouragement bc everyone has been a first-timer once. Definitely do it again next year, especially now that you know the ins and outs of coral lineups, etc.
Absolutely! Almost all dedicated runners LOVE it, and are excited that others are beginning that same journey. Not only are they not thinking bad things about the beginners, even if they don't have encouraging words, they are probably having encouraging thoughts for you. Everybody, no matter how experienced they are at something now were a beginner once too.
I just signed up for a virtual Disney Run race. I would really like to do an in person one someday. I am going to be walking on my own. I am almost 50, and trying to get back into good shape. Many of us struggle. Thanks for all the good info!
Number one. Thank you for being vulnerable and showing all of this to us. It takes a lot of courage to face this head on and share. I’m so proud of you for getting out there and attempting this, and for going through and editing this all together. Being swept is not a point of shame. It’s a “not right now”.
Those nerves never go away. Even if it’s a distance you’ve faced before.
That bib pickup looks way more crazy than 2022.
I can tell you no runner will think that way about you. The RunDisney community of runners want everyone to finish. KT tape is my best friend on a race. Think of it like a bit of an exoskeleton.
Go do that 10K virtually at home and earn that medal. I know that you can do the miles on your own time.
If you go do revenge next year, vlog your training! I’m going to be attempting the Marathon and am hoping to vlog my training to keep myself on it. And I’ll see you there!
Revenge next year will be sweet!
YES!!! Vlog your revenge!
Great idea, train and do the 10k this year on your own timetable. I’ve done 9 full marathons and the nerves are always present. The most important thing is you took the first steps and started. Thanks for staying positive in the end. You got this.
I walked the 5K at Castaway, using my cane. (I am 75.) Met many people giving encouraging cheers. Only made it to the Tower, (half a 5K). Cast members at the end gave me an honorary Medal which I treasure since I could never do 5K. Start with the Castaway 5K and you will be able to run, or walk it. Good luck. Linda (&Carl)
You display that medal proudly. You got out there and you did your very best. It's not about finishing its about putting yourself out there especially with all of your anxiety and giving it your best. You earned your medal even more than those who ran this easily. Kudos to you! 🥰
Wow Adrian, I’m seriously so impressed!! I’m about 350 lbs and I completely understand your fear going into this. I hope you know that this is so inspiring to me. So proud of you! All you can do is give it your best 😊
Sorry you got swept. Happened to me at 2021 wine and dine 10k. I know every emotion and thought you went through. I have since kept training and have now finished 3 disney 10ks since then. So absolutely keep going. Definitely try and work some hill work in your training if you can. I run around the boardwalk area to train for the elevation changes these races have.
I’m 5’3” and at one time 265lbs. I started running short marathons and eventually after dropping 100lbs after a few years of running, ran a few ultra marathons (100miles). Just keep signing up with a mindset of damn it I’m gonna finish this time. And once you get one finish under your belt, you’ll get addicted.
That’s awesome that you’ve accomplished that!
Fellow back of the pack runner here! I’m happy to hear that you’re motivated to try again next year, you got this!!
Don’t be hard on yourself Adrian. Keep trying and consistency is the key! That 10k will be yours! I know it! It took me many years before completing a 10k with confidence. I’m 55yrs old this year. You got this Adrian!👍
Thank you so much! I will keep keep trying!
As a big guy myself who started walking and then running and adding in strength training I am so impressed by you and glad I watched your video. I have run 10 Disney races ranging from dopey to 5Ks with my kids. Start with the motivation that you have found today and build from there. Look at Galloway training as a way to help you judge training and time. Again congratulations to you for having the confidence to post this the confidence to even sign up for the race in the first time and for finding motivation to work towards whatever is next.
YES.... Try again next year!!! Never give up because you can do this.
Being a70 year runner who just completed the Houston Half Marathon on Sunday(1/15/23) and having been running for 43 plus years, I have a couple comments on your video. I admire you for putting your self on video on your journey. Most runners don't judge other people for size or speed, we are glad to see you trying. If there are runners that judge you, they are jerks. This goes for people at the gym. Hills are tough especially if you are use to running without hills. You never mentioned what training you did for the 10K. Since you have almost a year before the 10k, I would recommend set up a training program to your level of fitness and you should be able to easily finished the 10k. Good luck.
You have no idea the gift you are giving by making a video describing what it is like to be swept. I am going to make note of this and will be ready to share your video in the future because in all the RunDisney groups I am in there is a lot of panic about being swept. Sharing your video and experience will make people feel so much better.
I did Dopey and hoped I would meet you at the 10k. Hope to meet you next year!
Thank you for creating content for large people. Your information is extremely helpful for people who are of larger size. I was once over 300 lbs. I lived many years being very unhealthy and expereinced the same issues you had mentioned growing up. You are extremely brave for trying a 10k. I have signed up for mostly 5ks and one 10k. I wound up injured from the 5k and could not participate in the 10k. Don't get discouraged. You will for sure complete your next 10k. You are an inspiration to all of us. Keep your chin up and keep smiling.
I was there today watching the runners at Epcot. You honestly did a good job just being apart of it and congratulations to Koda. Thanks for the video!
This is genuinely one of the realest and most impressive RUclips videos that I’ve come across. Thank you for sharing this journey, and I hope to see you back out there and crossing that finish line in 2024.
Felt so emotional watching this 😢
I was so happy to hear your determination for running it again next year…you are amazing!
I wish I had the motivation to run even for a mile 🙈
That’s awesome that you even were in the race. That’s more than most people would do. Keep at it. You have a lot to be proud of.
Don’t give up! Your head and heart are in the right place! You got this!
Keep trying! I love doing RunDisney events, and always have a fear of getting swept. I used to run the kids races, then moved up to the 5Ks, then the 10Ks, and now I am doing the Toy Story 10 Miler in April. Never stop believing in yourself, you deserve the medal. Don’t be ashamed of it, you earned it. You tried your best, and sometimes you don’t always win, but I am here to support you in every way possible. You can do anything as long as you put your mind to it!!!
Light the fire of what motivates you dude. 6 months ago I had 4 strokes, years before that I was hit by a car going 30 mph, and before that I lost over 100lbs. This year I completed the Disney half marathon. No excuses. Work them hills and stick to your goals.
This was an amazing video. Thank you for putting yourself out there, speaking to your anxiety, and using it as your motivation to do it again. It really means a lot to see this. Thank you.
It seems like you learned a lot from this experience...how to tackle the hills/ramps and how to deal with the corrals. I think that combined with your dedication to sign-up again and train, you'll be ready for the next 10K. Hang in there and stay strong!
I’m so glad you decided to try again next year! You can do this!
Failure is not trying and letting your fears dictate to you what you will or will not do. Let this be an experience to motivate and try again. Risking something is the ultimate definition of sucess, not the end outcome.
So glad you’re planning to try again. You did awesome just trying it. You were faster than everyone sitting on the couch! Try again! You’ll get better and better.
Even though your experience didn't go as planned, watching this was really inspiring for me! I'm not very active, but I want to be. I've never done a 5k, but I think I'm going to try and sign up for the Princess 5k in 2025 as motivation! Thanks for showing us this side of the race.
As someone who watches every marathon weekend video, this is the best and most enjoyable video I’ve seen by far. I was so invested with you, and my heart broke with you when you got swept. I hope you do it again next year if only so I can-selfishly-watch it through your eyes again. Thanks so much for sharing!
However far you ran, That is an accomplishment! Celebrate the start of every run! Don’t defeat yourself before you start, you can do so much more than you think you can. Please don’t give up, you got this! I know you can! Good luck at your next race! 🫶
I say be proud of your effort bc you didnt quit you gave it the best effort with the conditions you were dealt with. I say practice this year to conquer the 10k next year.
I'm so happy that you represented people of a different size! I used to be over 300 lbs and I worried about what others thought of me when I did a 5k. But you got out there and showed everyone that anyone can do this! ❤️
Keep your chin up. You’ve got this. I’m so happy that your going to try next year. The Disney training app is a very good one my daughter trained with it did the dopey challenge and I was a nerves wreck for her and I stayed home because by Sunday I thought she may get swept. She got through it but is having some ankle issues know.
I’m SO PROUD of your accomplishment. Your my cheer leader. In trying to exercise and get my pre diabetes under control.
You tried your best nothing to be ashamed of honestly good job man it’s cool that you got out there and tried
The fact that you tried your best makes you a winner
Thank you for this video. You should be so proud of yourself! Don’t give up, try again. Running is hard!
I know you did this video last year but I wanted to let you know that I enjoyed it. I'm a little sad you didn't run in the 2024 event but cheering on Koda and chasing her around Disney was hilarious to watch. I wish you the best with your channel and I look forward to watching more content!
So proud of you and putting yourself out there! You’re vulnerability is inspiring! Way to go!!
I know this was a year ago, but I wanted to say to everyone, never let anyone else's opinions intefere with your success!! If you are trying, that is all that matters. That is courage and success.
I am proud of you for trying. Don't give up. Let this be motivation to drop the weight and try again.
Watching from 🇳🇴. Looking forwards to you completing it next year! One year of effort can get you a lot more ready!
I am one of those serious runners and I encourage you to do it again. You can do this. Remember if you run you are a runner. I look forward to next years vlog. I am so happy to see everyone out running and you sir are a runner.
Good for you for making the decision to try again next year. Run Disney has great training plans that will make crossing the finish line that much more achievable ❤
Thank you so much for doing the run! I think you came out of the race with the right attitude. You can fail 100 times, but if on the 101st time you succeed, then it's a success. It's a not a bad thing to run and not finish. It's a bad thing to never run in the first place. So, you are not a failure for trying and being vulnerable to failure. You only fail if you never try. You tried. And your concerns about running at an incline are 100% legitimate concerns. I can tell you that there were a good number of races the inclines got me.
Come back to it next year. Just try to get that 4th mile down and you'll be very likely to finish! Train every other day if you have to.
I have been a runner my whole life and I have done up to half marathons. You are absolutely in the right mindset. Just never give up. Those thoughts that are telling you to give up is your anxiety. It's not what your body or mind truly wants.
I commend you for trying something new and try again next year. Don't even think about your weight. The runners aren't thinking about that. They are likely happy you are helping others learn to train for a race over 300 lbs. You're going to lose weight running in the long run, and even if you don't, it's making your heart healthier. No matter what, the actions you are taking by running is helping you live healthier.
I implore you not to quit. A 10k is difficult regardless of what you weigh. Even getting halfway is doing more than most. Get a really awesome pair of headphones, nice shoes, and tunes, comfortably fitting clothes, and train every other day. Start with the 5k and then train towards the 10k. So, one day get to the 4th mile and that's it. One day get to the 5th mile, then that's it. One day get to the 6th mile and you're there. It is advisable to overtrain to undertrain. Don't hurt yourself by training too much, but try to set your goals past the 10k mark if possible.
I wanted to comment to tell you not to quit. Even running/walking a mile takes effort to people who don't regularly do it. You are trying 6 of those my friend. Don't be so hard on yourself.
I used to be a runner and the running community has always been supportive no matter if you are just starting out or been running for years. I remember hating my first 5k run and a few years later I ended up finishing my first half marathon at Disneyland and loving it. Just starting a 10k with the intent of finishing it is a big step. Just keep on training by doing those 5ks and you will be finishing a 10k in no time!
It takes a lot to try, the key is not to give up. Take this experience and use it to motivate you. I look forward to seeing you cross the finish line next year.
You have inspired me to give it a try for January. thank you so much for sharing your experience. Have fun on your next Disney cruise
Awesome try!! Be proud of yourself! 🤩
So glad I got to meet you & Koda on the Disney Wish!
Truly, congrats on getting out there!
It takes so much courage to face something like that Adrian, well done for giving it a go. Excited for you to try again next year! Don't lose hope, you've got this! 🎉
Love your positivity! It's great you will try it again next year!
Awesome Job!!! first 10k - impressive job! the next one you will kill it. thanks for the video!
Your honesty is so heartwarming. So excited you’re going to try again. You are built for this! Thank you for sharing your story. 💕
Be proud you signed up to do it and gave it a good effort!!Haters be damed!! Definitely sign up todo it again, I will come from Newfoundland to run with you. Let’s go!!
You did do what you could do and at least you tried. Don’t give up on this journey, work towards a time that ten k should be done in so that you can say you did it your way. Runners are a different breed. You can always train to be the best you can be.
this is such a great and real video, awesome on you for posting, and all of us who have run a WDW race know the exact overpass you are referring to :)
Great job!! Don’t give up just keep trying if you enjoy it you can do it!!
I hope you do sign up next year! You learned some good lessons this year and I think you can do it. I hope you also realized that runDisney attracts all sorts of runners and walkers and majority of the runners are there to have fun. I love doing Disney races and hopefully will see you in the future. Remember a mile is still a mile no matter if it took you 5 minutes to complete or 15 minutes.
You keep that medal and be proud!! You did do it. You did it!! You pushed yourself to try something you never have before. You did something that’s scary to a lot of people! Keep your head up. Maybe one day you’ll get it, try again!
Hey you got it next time and gave it your best effort! I love it! Stay at it! Stay motivated!
Man …. Minute 14 broke my heart ❤ I got so emotional 😢my man. Keep your head up and keep smile
Hey brother. I'm a big guy as well and walked/ran through a Dis Marathon 2x. Got swept once and barely finished the second. No adult of any respect should be bullying at all. Congrats on how successful you did. Way to go. You still made it farther than everyone that didn't do anything.
Kuddos to you bud for giving it a shot, sucks it didn’t go the way you wanted, you get to decide if it’s a lesson or a defeat, you most definitely psyched yourself out, what if the story you told yourself was that you are going to do it, I’m a little under 300 running half marathons, started just a touch over 400. Don’t be afraid to get in the grind, you can forge and polish yourself into whatever you want to be
I really hope you are able to try again this year or next. 10ks are no joke and it can be hard, but you can do it. But I appreciate the honesty here and giving people a different POV.
You’re amazing! Keep going and don’t let anything get in your way, you can do it mind over matter!!!
The fact that you got out there and tried is all that matters!! its normal to feel insecure about other peoples opinions but they dont matter!! I hate that you went through all those emotions because of that but again its normal!!! I am proud of you and feel you should not feel "shame cause you couldnt find a different word to call it!" Some people dont even try that is the only time you actually FAIL!!!
Thank you for sharing. Do your run virtually and “earn” your medal and wear it proud. Come back and try again. Every time you run one you’ll learn, just like you said you’d get their earlier so you could get up to the front of the corral. I don’t know you, but I’m proud of you and I know you can do it.
Can not wait for the redemption video next year. You got it bro!
Set up a training plan and come back stronger next year!! You’ve got it everyone needs to start somewhere!
Adrian - I am glad to hear you are going to try again next year. I know you can do it!
I'm aure you'll do it next year, try getting out and finding yourself a nice flat 5k route get comfortable with that then slowly start adding to that 1k at a time. I ran disney just before the pandemic it was tough every race was hot they even cut 5 miles off the marathon for some of the back runners.
The running community is vast and incredibly supportive we all started somewhere we have all had our issues in training and races so we can all emphasis with you. I was swept up in 2012 paris marathon and vowed never again! So far i jave finished the next 18 marathons including run disney dopey chsllenge.
You will do it next year i enjoyed watching your vlog and though i knew you were swept kept rooting for you!
I started at the last corral and made myself go up to the very beginning (got there around 2:45-3:00ish). I walked (because my knee gave up on me right from the beginning) and the balloon ladies caught up with me at mile 5.5ish inside EPCOT. I kept moving and was able to finish but I know some people got swept behind me inside the park so there’s no more “safe” zone. You did your best. Hope to see you on one of runDisney races in the future! You got this!! Don’t give up trying!
Those HILLS, I get ya, I run on flat land at my house and I had to walk the hills. Learn from the past Strive forward toward new challenges, you got this!!! Thanks for sharing your weekend
I just watched this video. You thumbnail is what caught my eye. I just want to thank you for your honest feelings. I am 60+ & always been overweight. I am walking and I did do the Castaway Cay in 2019, but I walked most of it. When I saw these races I really thought and wished about them, because they are DISNEY ❤. Then I heard about the balloon ladies and that scares me. Thank you for your feelings you shared. I don't live by DW, so maybe I will never do the 3k, but you comments makes me feel better if I did give it a try. I'm sending you all the best wishes for 2023 victory.
Great attempt. It wasn’t the length of the race as much as the pace that was set that did you in. I am a heavy guy too, and you give me faith that someday I too will be as brave as you and try the run myself. You inspire me.
I subscribed so I don't miss your video when you cross the finish line the next time you do a 10k. You are an inspiration!!!!!
I'm proud of you for trying and showing us your experience. It's not easy to put yourself out there and I give you a lot of credit. Thank you
Hello! Just wanted to think you for this video and to let you know running is a journey; it is like life! You will get the next race - we all have ups and downs with running, and what makes it great, like life, is to keep trying. You are a part of our running community and we got you!
I'm so relieved this turned out to be a motivating experience for you in the end. I highly encourage you to try again next year, as I have every faith you can finish. I'm rooting for you!
Great job man you tried. A lot of people won't even try so that's a plus. Just keep trying and you'll get it done one day.
Please keep your head up. It’s your first time and you did very well. There’s always next year and maybe I’ll see you there.
There is so much strength in your candor!
Listen I hope you read this and don’t take it the wrong way. I hope being swept maybe made you really evaluate the prioritization of your health. I was a larger boy at one time too we did an Alaskan crusie and to board the helicopter you had to be of a certain weight. They weighed me in front of everyone only so embarrassing so I took it as a sign and got my health together. You feel better and look better, set your mind to it Adrian you can do it.
I can’t wait to see you do it next year!
You still did amazing. You did more than I have ever done
Don’t beat yourself up! Try it again, get there earlier and get in the front of the corral. It takes a lot of courage just to start the race! You did an amazing job… use it as motivation for next year.
I understand not wanting the medal, but don’t give up on it- hang onto it and use it as extra motivation. If you don’t feel like you earned it, then next time when you do complete your 10K (and you will!!) earn it then. I signed up for a virtual Star Wars race with in 2021 and because of an injury wasn’t able to “earn it” until I completed my race this past weekend. It was a great feeling to finish anyhow, but was extra special knowing that I had “earned” the Star Wars medal too.
Please don’t be hard on yourself You tried something new and challenge yourself. Go out and do the 10k on your own and keep that medal. You are more than capable. Wishing you the best of luck
Definitely do it again!!! I’m trying to do my first runDisney next year after my recent 130 pound weight loss. I’ve been working on trying to build stamina! You got it next time!
I just want to say, I was actually right behind you and your group at the expo for Merch. Like I was literally the person behind you. You and your group seemed so excited to be there. I think you should most definitely try again. You seemed so ready to be there. Give it another shot for sure! 😊
Yo, just watched. Thanks so much for your honesty and telling it like it is. I'm a big guy too that has been running for several years. I can tell you from experience that running is a great sport. I encourage you to keep going. You'll nail that 10k soon and I'm guessing you'll set your heights even higher when you do! I started doing 5k's in 2017 and eventually worked my way up to a Marathon. You can do whatever you set your mind to. Keep up the running. It's a great sport!
Never concern yourself about what other people think . You got out here and did your thing!! Thank you for sharing
Bro you are awesome for going out and attacking it. Keep it up and keep trying and being badass!
I did the dopey this year and finnished! But dont let getting swept deter you train more then do it again dont give up
You did great Adrian. Don’t be hard on yourself.
You signed up and showed up! Something I haven't had the courage to do. I commend your spirit! I hope you continue signing up for future races. You are an inspiration! ❤
Please sign up again next year, as I’ll be doing it too! Thank you so much for putting up this video, really helpful. You can do this! 😊
Adrian you tried and did your best!! Don’t beat yourself up! Some wouldn’t have tried. I’m really proud of you and you should be proud of yourself! You learned a lot this time and know more things to help you next time. Don’t give up! Keep trying!!
I’m glad you posted this because I’ve always wondered what happens. I always have the fear of getting swept. No matter what you made an effort and this is a good experience to teach others what happens.
You may not have been ready for this, but that doesn’t mean you’re not built for this! You have the determination and mindset to do it. Can’t wait to see what you accomplish. You gained a new subscriber today!
Thank you for sharing your honest experience! I think you absolutely deserve that medal! For the entire experience.
Hey bro GO GET IT!!! keep ur head up !! Trying is better finishing time than not trying
Thank you for making this video. I won’t lie, I shed a few tears for you but am so happy to hear that you’re motivated to give it another go. I started my Disney race journey about 7 years ago and know the stress of the Balloon Ladies is real. They passed me in my first two Disney half marathons but I was fortunate to stay close enough behind that I was able to finish. I’ve gone on to finish just about every Disney race series at this point but will never forget those early days. Just as you mention, there are always lessons and takeaways and I have no doubt you’ll wear that medal with pride next year. If you want someone to hang with you during the race and keep you pushing, feel free to reach out.