Wine and Dine 2015

BuckeyeBama · Mar 31, 2015

ZellyB said:
I've not run Dopey, so can't speak to that part, but I can say I don't have a base of 25 miles/week, more like 15-18. I'm no speed demon to be sure, but that amount of running has allowed me to complete 5 halfs and 4 fulls (including a Goofy Challenge). I think the amount of mileage that someone runs is highly variable depending on the individual's abilities, age, fitness and their goal for the race. If we are talking about building up endurance to be able to sustain Galloway interval running for a half marathon, then 25 miles per week as a base is more than is likely necessary (and for me as a 50-year old woman could be a recipe for injury) if your goal is simply to complete the race and remain injury-free. Now, if you are training for a marathon/Goofy/Dopey event, then the base miles would need to be higher. I also think if you have a time-goal that is important to you, than an increase in miles along with a plan to increase pace is essential as well but that's different than just a plan to increase endurance and finish a half marathon.

And as has been said on this forum many times, "we are all an experiment of one" and what works for me may not work for you.

I agree with all of this, but a 25 miles/week base is the accepted base to minimize injuries when preparing to run a marathon. There is a lot of science behind that number. For those who are likely to become injured running more that 25 miles/week as a base, the marathon should be removed from your race repertoire because the race provides a far greater risk than the base.

And age has little to do with our distance limits. Things like weight and genetics are far greater factors. Age does limit the intensity of our training, but not the distance. But, as you said, we are all an experiment of one.

ZellyB · Mar 31, 2015

BuckeyeBama said:
I agree with all of this, but a 25 miles/week base is the accepted base to minimize injuries when preparing to run a marathon. There is a lot of science behind that number. For those who are likely to become injured running more that 25 miles/week as a base, the marathon should be removed from your race repertoire because the race provides a far greater risk than the base.

And age has little to do with our distance limits. Things like weight and genetics are far greater factors. Age does limit the intensity of our training, but not the distance. But, as you said, we are all an experiment of one.

Not arguing the science and after reading again, I see the PP was talking more about building endurance for more than just a half. I was really talking more about the idea that you don't need a 25 mile/week base for a half-marathon. Although, for me, that was never my base when I trained for a marathon either.

I don't know about you, but the older I get the more I feel like age does set some limits for me.

Which is why I'm backing down to running mostly halfs and leaving marathons alone for awhile.

BuckeyeBama · Mar 31, 2015

ZellyB said:
I don't know about you, but the older I get the more I feel like age does set some limits for me. Which is why I'm backing down to running mostly halfs and leaving marathons alone for awhile.

Yeah, I am 48 and my recovery from any hard run is tougher. I also limit my marathons now to only one/two per year, and only races that I love. I don't run local marathons any more - just not worth it. As I age I have to work harder to meet goals that were easily achievable before, but it is worth it. I run for the love of it.

flatlandcycle · Mar 31, 2015

I probably will max out at 35 mile weeks about two weeks before the W&D. My best running was when I was doing over 40 mile weeks like 25 years ago. I'm still; not sure it's prudent to increase mileage drastically from one year to the next. If my memory serves me one shouldn't increase more than 15% total annual training hours. ( yep, probably no more that 5-10% for people who are already very fit, Joe Friel, The Triathletes Training Bible, p 98 c.1998)

I am going be working hard at intensity the first half of the year with plenty of easy training and rest in between hard bouts. Long training has done nothing but make me good at running long and slow. I tend not to be able to keep up with speed workouts when the long runs get over 10 miles. High volume also leads to lower testosterone, and I cannot lose weight when doing high volume training. Cross-training is definitely a big component my plan this year.

chbc · Apr 1, 2015

Cinderella’s Castle To Be Renamed For Elsa
More Frozen Coming to the Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World has announced a name change and more for Cinderella Castle. Starting on September 8, 2015, it will be called Elsa's Ice Palace. It will be given a new facade to go with the name. Elsa, of course, is the Ice Queen from the Disney hit…
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orangejeepgirl · Apr 1, 2015

chbc said:
Cinderella’s Castle To Be Renamed For Elsa
More Frozen Coming to the Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World has announced a name change and more for Cinderella Castle. Starting on September 8, 2015, it will be called Elsa's Ice Palace. It will be given a new facade to go with the name. Elsa, of course, is the Ice Queen from the Disney hit…
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flatlandcycle · Apr 1, 2015

RunDisney also released new routes that exclude the castle. "We regret that the castle will no longer be part of the half and full Marathon. The risk of slipping on the ice has made the castle too dangerous."

Edited 4/1/2015

AThrillingChase · Apr 1, 2015

flatlandcycle said:
Run Disney also released new routes that exclude the castle. "We regret that the castle will no longer be part of the half and full Marathon. The risk of slipping on the ice has made the castle too dangerous."

lol more like the risk of slamming into the back of someone's head when they come to a dead stop to take a photo of Elsa on it is too dangerous!

WDWarchitectureguy · Apr 1, 2015

flatlandcycle said:
Run Disney also released new routes that exclude the castle. "We regret that the castle will no longer be part of the half and full Marathon. The risk of slipping on the ice has made the castle too dangerous."

Next you'll be telling me that Elsa and not the Fairy Godmother will be lighting up the castle during the Christmas time nightly fireworks display..............oh

FairyPrincessMerida · Apr 1, 2015

My internal conflict about CRT is .... intense. I just cried when I read this. And I love Elsa and Anna but - I feel sad. And freaked out....about the spokesperson never having seen Frozen....is that not in the job description???

WDWarchitectureguy · Apr 1, 2015

FairyPrincessMerida said:
My internal conflict about CRT is .... intense. I just cried when I read this. And I love Elsa and Anna but - I feel sad. And freaked out....about the spokesperson never having seen Frozen....is that not in the job description???

You do know what today's date is, right??

FairyPrincessMerida · Apr 1, 2015

WDWarchitectureguy said:
You do know what today's date is, right??

Oh oh oh I do hope so. My hubby reminded me at 5 AM that's what day it is and I should be careful as I spazz out almost every year over something.....

chbc · Apr 1, 2015

http://blog.wdwinfo.com/2015/04/01/...agreeing-with-frozen-is-my-life-story-author/

This article is April Fools from The Dis.

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From Dis Dining

flatlandcycle · Apr 2, 2015

It is with great sadness, that I have to announce the passing of a friend, BEER! The time in which I really loose weight is when I quit drinking, totally. So I stopped. In the past two years I also developed exercise induced asthma. Guess what, my asthma is nearly gone. I think beer was the trigger. The irony that I am training for the Wine and Dine isn't lost on me. This isn't April fools either; that was yesterday. I also have been using Livestrong Plate app to count calories, and have lost a few pounds. It could be the few pounds, but it's more likely my old friend.

WDWarchitectureguy · Apr 2, 2015

chbc said:
http://blog.wdwinfo.com/2015/04/01/...agreeing-with-frozen-is-my-life-story-author/
This article is April Fools from The Dis.

But I was hoping this one would actually be true. *sigh*

huggybuff · Apr 2, 2015

@flatlandcycle I liked your post for the weight loss, not for the loss of BEER. *sniff* I'm not planning on drinking until after the race either so I feel your pain! :charac2:

Dis5150 · Apr 2, 2015

So the weather for my 10K on Saturday is 44 at race start and around 49 by the time I am done. Brrr! I get hot when I run, but I don't ever run when it's that cold. Being a very new runner, I have 2 choices for a top to wear - a short sleeve shirt or, what I had planned on wearing, a tank. Both with shorts as the only running pants I have fall down when I run, lol. No funds to buy something new beforehand, at least not till Friday night, but I was sticking to the plan of not trying something new on race day. I have a Danskin lightweight jacket I could wear, but it is 33% cotton and it doesn't breathe. I hate not knowing what I am doing!

ChipN'Dale · Apr 2, 2015

Dis5150 said:
So the weather for my 10K on Saturday is 44 at race start and around 49 by the time I am done. Brrr! I get hot when I run, but I don't ever run when it's that cold. Being a very new runner, I have 2 choices for a top to wear - a short sleeve shirt or, what I had planned on wearing, a tank. Both with shorts as the only running pants I have fall down when I run, lol. No funds to buy something new beforehand, at least not till Friday night, but I was sticking to the plan of not trying something new on race day. I have a Danskin lightweight jacket I could wear, but it is 33% cotton and it doesn't breathe. I hate not knowing what I am doing!

I usually just wear a long sleeve tech shirt with shorts but I'm a bigger runner so tend to get warm enough after a mile or so. Caps and gloves are nice at the beginning but tend to get too hot for me. My fingers tend to stay cold the longest, the cheap cotton gloves you can buy at hardware stores are OK and can be thrown away if you get too hot.

AThrillingChase · Apr 2, 2015

Dis5150 said:
So the weather for my 10K on Saturday is 44 at race start and around 49 by the time I am done. Brrr! I get hot when I run, but I don't ever run when it's that cold. Being a very new runner, I have 2 choices for a top to wear - a short sleeve shirt or, what I had planned on wearing, a tank. Both with shorts as the only running pants I have fall down when I run, lol. No funds to buy something new beforehand, at least not till Friday night, but I was sticking to the plan of not trying something new on race day. I have a Danskin lightweight jacket I could wear, but it is 33% cotton and it doesn't breathe. I hate not knowing what I am doing!

If the tank is moisture-wicking I almost wonder if you could just wear a normal long sleeve shirt over it and that would be enough. Or, layer the tank and tshirt. Or, wear the jacket you have and be ok with taking it off partway and tying it around your waist.

acourtwdw · Apr 2, 2015

Two weeks ago today, I had back surgery, discectomy L4L5. And today I walked 2.03 miles in 40:20. This is a huge achievement!!!

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