The 10k is the second event on the second day of the Dopey challenge. The 5k went fine; we all did great, took it easy, and had a blast. We knew that this is a long, long challenge type of event, so even for the 10k, we need to take it easy and have even more fun.

The Pre-Event:

Early morning on Friday, I woke up around 2:50 AM since we wanted to leave by 3:15 to relax at the starting area. This being a big event, so similar to the 5k, there were plenty of corrals and plenty of runners. This morning, similar to what we did for the 5k, we got ready with some oatmeal and coffee, plus, this time, I added a banana. This again made it much, much easier to have the oatmeal and coffee. This morning, I think due to the lack of sleep and hecticness of the last couple of days, my readiness estimator from my Garmin was not in any kind of optimal range. LOL

This race start time was similar to the 5k, with the route also being very similar to the 5k route we ran in Epcot Center theme park with the addition of a segment to the nearby Hotel Boardwalk. The sugar reading was good to go, a little bit on the upper side of the running range, but the trend was holding steady, and the measurement was very close to the readings of my CGMS. We are good to go. It was chilly this morning everyone brought back the blankets that we got from completing the 5k the next day to use in the morning to keep warm prior to the event.

The Event:

Similar to the 5k, the start of the event was very exciting. Lots of music, announcements, and the characters provide their looney perspective of the event. Some fireworks at the start of each corral. It takes about 20 minutes for our corral, corral C, to start. I had a gel with me, even though I knew I was not going to need the gel, but I wanted it to keep everything the same as I have practiced in training runs as well as previous long-distance events. We moved into the mid-front of the corral, and off we went to cover the 6.2 miles. Since we knew that the two longest events of the challenge were coming up in the next two days, we took it super easy. Once again, we were doing a fast jog, stopping for pictures with characters and slow jogging at the water stations, grabbing one cup of Powerade and one cup of water to keep the fuel and hydration in check.

We are taking our time drinking water at the 1st station. Chatting and talking to other runners who were in the same challenge. Sugars held pretty well, with no problems. I finish very well, fresh, with only some light sweat, but definitely like I could keep running at that pace forever. Something that we were hoping for at the end of at least each one of the 1st three events. It took us 1:18:50 to complete the 10K. But we could have taken it a little bit easier since, I guess, pace-wise, it was a little bit faster than the 5k from yesterday. After getting the 10K medal, which was different from 11 years ago, we did not have to have a bracelet to track the challenges. At that time, we had to pick up the second bracelet at the completion of the 10k, which was going to serve as proof that we completed the event and necessary to collect the extra challenge medals on Sunday after the Marathon.

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There were more people at the end of the race celebration. The large area is set up with good music and a lot of happy people dancing, talking, and having fun. I am glad we finished the second event, and we were all in good shape, fresh, and ready for the next two days.

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Month/Year	Event	Location	Type	Time
Jan-25	Disney 10k	FL	10K	1:18:50

Course: Street course. Mostly flat and one loop around Epcot Center and the Boardwalk, very scenic. The water and aid stations were very well manned and awesome. Due to the amount of runners and picture opportunities I will not consider this event an event for a PR for time. Keep in mind that some of the picture line/opportunities will take some time. But if this is your first 10k and you just want to finish, I recommend this one 100%.

Weather: Cloudy and wet. Temp was around 48° and humid.

Expo: The Expo similar to last year one of the best one I have ever attended. Lots of products, talks and information.

T1D: Sugars within running range but on the high side. No issues during the race since it was only 6 miles. Need to have better control for the Half and the Full.

Post: Banana, water, and snack. Normal breakfast and lunch afterward.

Learning Points:

• Running a huge event has the disadvantage of lots of walkers.
• Running at Disney Park is an experience in itself.
• Running for fun will yield a good adventure experience and pictures