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Wow! I'm glad I have already signed up. My friends have not done it yet, this may end up being a solo trip for me!

I train with a Galloway group and I did a full marathon on November 10th because that was the timeframe that our fall schedule targeted. I had the opportunity to ask Jeff how to maintain for Goofy 8 weeks later, and he suggested that after the marathon I keep up long runs every 3 weeks and add...

I've been training with a Galloway group for the last couple of years. With any program everyone's personal best will be based on a number of individualized factors so that is not a good indicator of effectiveness of the program. The key is to find a consistent training plan that works for...

I had 6 gu's during my marathon last year, and I will probably stick with that because it is so convenient. I also had some Powerbar Blasts that I had used in training, but found during the race they were not as easy to chew since my pace was faster. So now I have those while waiting at the...

Congrats Ted! Sounds like a great race! Hollieplus2, sorry to hear yours did not go so well. I know how you feel, I haven't had shin splints but I've had hip bursitis and achilles tendinitis and both were very annoying. The hip issue completely sidelined me for a few weeks, but in a way it...

His plan for 2013 includes long walks (starting at 5.5 miles, working up to 12) on Saturdays before long runs on Sundays when the long run mileage gets into the teens and above. I had asked about maintaining my training from the marathon I am doing November 10th (since that is when my training...

No new medals today :( and the RunDisney people didn't know when they'd be out. I asked Jeff and he said he hasn't seen them either, but someone had described it to him and he was "quite sure it would be spectacular." He said they really keep those details under wraps until a big announcement...

Ooh, I didn't think about that! I am going to the expo tomorrow, I'll let you know! Can't wait to check everything out. I'm also volunteering at the Galloway booth so I'm hoping to get some good training tips. It should be interesting to hear what everyone asks him.

Yay!! Definitely not butting in, thanks for sharing. I figured there must be more on here doing the Peachtree. And I think the same way about the heat - I love how much faster I am in the fall and how it feels so much easier. I just get through the hot and humid ones at whatever speed (or...

I am in F, what about you? I am with you on the heat! I can only do early mornings now. Starting to really question signing up for that August half.

I'll be at the Peachtree too. The heat has really gotten bad this week! I've also signed up for the Alien half in Roswell on August 18th - it is at night but I am still afraid it will be blazing hot. Fun that you are going for the C2C! I don't see how you train in the summer in Florida! I...

I'm doing Goofy! Have a running buddy going also. Are you doing any local races leading up to it?

Nice work Maura, Jeremy and Amanda! Those sound like great races and you all did very well - two PR's and a first place finish! Very inspiring! Congrats. Hope everyone else racing had good runs also! Hearing about the heat makes me sort of appreciate the rain I had this morning for my 9...

How was the race? Hope you had a great experience!

Normal soreness is usually what you feel the next day (if you have any soreness at all). It is usually pretty even on both sides of your body and it goes away in a day or two at the most. If you have tweaked a muscle it will usually be more isolated (for example, you'll feel it in one quad...

You've gotten some good advice, just wanted to add one tip I learned from my training group. In hot weather you should drink some gatorade or other sports drink the day before so you are "topped off" with electrolytes going into it (then replenishment is easier). You'll do fine! Have a great...

I googled and found this plan from 2011... http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/media/ewwos/pdf/sports/rundisney/GOOFYexp.2.pdf

I haven't done Goofy yet (I'm signed up for next year also) but I train with a Galloway group and have had the opportunity to hear Jeff speak on a few occasions. I'm pretty sure he put that in the training plan just to get you used to the time on your feet two days in a row without the extra...

I normally wear shoes 1.5 sizes bigger (and still do for shorter runs), but the ones I wore for the marathon were a full 2 sizes bigger than my normal street shoe size. They also have a larger toe box overall than the shoes I was wearing. I agree! I learned that it is really important for your...

I'm just catching up after a busy couple of weeks and wanted to weigh in on the long run discussion. After my first marathon last fall I am a big believer in the Galloway plan. I signed up and trained with a Galloway group because I knew making the jump from half marathons to the full would...