Why We Should Do runDisney Marathon Weekend Angela H. Benton, PhD 17 April 2019

Outline Introduction Pros Cons Budget Summary Alternatives Bargaining Chips

Introduction runDisney marathon weekend (arguably) the most popular 1st marathon for many runners held from January 9, 2020 to January 12, 2020 roughly 30,000 people from all over the globe attend Many distances to choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, dopey challenge, goofy’s race

Pros Racing in January in Florida – weather we like! Nonstop flights from Roanoke to Orlando on Allegiant! Super cheap airline; no frills but gets you from point A to point B Memorable 1st half marathon for you – at WDW Also memorable 1st marathon for me! Second weekend of January so possibly less children! A healthy fitness goal we can do together! Prevent winter/holiday weight gain

Cons A LOT OF People – 20,000 ish Potentially a lot of children although people in runDisney FB group say “not a popular kid time” Miles –48.6/13.1 The moola...

Budget Category Husband Wife Races $ 188.00 $ 590.00 $ 778.00 $ 188.00 $ 590.00 $ 778.00 this will be a little more because of fees and things Flight $ 133.00 $ 133.00 $ 266.00 Food $ 350.00 $ 350.00 $ 700.00 Souvenirs $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 300.00 Park Tickets $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 600.00 Subtotal $ 2,644.00 Hotel Offsite Disney Value Hotel Room $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,500.00 Grand total = $ 4,144.00 plus 20% for things I forgot bout or miscalculated $ 4,972.80

Summary You’ve never been to Disney so this could be fun! We aren’t getting to have a big, fun graduation trip so maybe this could substitute! It’s a fun healthy goal to have to prevent winter/holiday weight gain! ALLLLLL THE MEDALS ~$5K

Questions?

Alternative We go on separate no race weekend Less $1,000 – race fees Less $$$ for off site hotel Less $$$ for souvenirs/race goodies

Bargaining Chips I will make your training plans  Fun for me; less stress for you I won’t signup for anymore races between Hokie ½ and Dopey Saves $$$$ I will pack the bags for Disney—categorically of course And you don’t have to wear a costume unless you want to 