We still have not decided where we are staying. My wife now wants to stay at Coronado Springs, but I would prefer one of the Epcot Resorts. We have ruled out a few places, including the monorail resorts. My wife gets the final vote - my compromise to get her to go with me while I run in these races. She likes WDW, but we are also going in September and next April - this extra trip is pushing it with her.
Great advice - eating earlier in the day also helps you get to sleep better, which is crtical here since you have to get up so early in the morning for these races.I'd recommend just eating where you can get something you like, that's not too heavy, and that you know your stomach can handle. You're better off having your carb loading at breakfast on Saturday than at dinner.
Pizza and champagne the night before a long run??? That is strong!I've also been known to skip eating out and just order pizza instead since my typical dinner on Thursday night before my Friday long runs is pizza and champagne or wine. YMMV.
My wife and I will be running just the full and are currently booked in a studio at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House from the 7th - 16th. We may look to change resorts when our 7 month window opens up.
Since we will be eating our last three dinners before the race on Disney property, I am looking for advice on where to eat. Restaurants / meals on Disney property to get some carbs in.
For you veterans, do you have a go to place that you always eat at?
Another option you might consider is running loops. On my longer runs I do it in 5 mile loops and stash a bottle and gu gels on my front porch. That way the only thing I'm carrying is my phone.I need some advice. I am looking for a new running belt for my longer runs. I need one that can hold phone, id, water, and gu/chews. I was thinking about the fitletic ultimate plus add on water bottles. What is everyone's thoughts? I have tried running with the bottle in my hand but I tend to grip it to tight and my arm is sore afterwards. Thanks
I like that! I also drive my car to a trailhead where I can do various out-and-backs and store the water/Gatorade in my backseat or trunk. I carry the car key in my shorts zipper pocket and make short 30 second stops for hydration. I carry gels in a FuelBelt Gel Ready Race Number belt which also replaces those stupid safety pins on race day. I simply punch holes in the middle of the bib and attach it to the belt. Works great!Another option you might consider is running loops. On my longer runs I do it in 5 mile loops and stash a bottle and gu gels on my front porch. That way the only thing I'm carrying is my phone.
I need some advice. I am looking for a new running belt for my longer runs. I need one that can hold phone, id, water, and gu/chews. I was thinking about the fitletic ultimate plus add on water bottles. What is everyone's thoughts? I have tried running with the bottle in my hand but I tend to grip it to tight and my arm is sore afterwards. Thanks
For me, it's just too much of a pain to carry liquids around during training especially when you don't do that in the actual race. As an employee of a local running store said to me, "that's why you pay the race entrance fee, let them do the work!"
Never taped myself, but I do form drills every week - sometimes before runs and sometimes after. Also, when I get tired late in a run, I focus on my form instead of speed.I learned something about myself today. I tend to over stride and heel strike slightly. When I'm out running I don't notice it and for the most part feel like I'm landing more mid foot and under my center mass. I videoed myself in slow motion and that's when I noticed my bad form. As part of I guess you could call it "my training before training starts". I'm trying to streamline my form and make myself more efficient I've added a metronome to ensure my cadence and form tighten up. Has anyone else done anything weird like this. By the way don't video yourself unless your ready to see bad things. I over stride, heel strike, tight shoulders, and slouch.