Pre-Race Prep: Similar to the 5K, I followed the runDisney Dopey Challenge training plan leading up to the race. I feel like it definitely prepared me for going the distance. In addition to the training plan, I really focused on the idea of preserving my energy for Sunday (marathon day). The night before, I laid out my flat Crystal and went to bed early. Race Day: I was DETERMINED to rope drop my corral for the 10K. That morning, I got on the bus around 3:00 and was getting off at EPCOT about 10 minutes later. I had gotten there so early that there was a crowd waiting to enter…

Pre-Race Prep: Leading up to the race, I followed the runDisney Dopey Challenge training plan. I feel like it definitely prepared me for going the distance. In addition to the training plan, I really focused on the idea of preserving my energy for Sunday (marathon day). The night before, I laid out my flat Crystal and went to bed early. Race Day: Being in the last corral didn’t really bother me on 5K day. The 5K isn’t timed, so I didn’t feel the sense of urgency I know I’d feel on the other runs. That morning, I got on the bus around 3:20 and was getting off at EPCOT about…