Does anyone know of any way to get finish line party tickets?? I see that they are technically sold out but it would mean the world to me to have my parents watch me complete my first half marathon. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Here's another one that I think is particularly relevant for the W&D - how long do you wait to after running and does it make any difference in recovery times?
Since the weather is so nice I put off last nights run to run at lunch today so I packed a bag to take to work with my running stuff, a towel, some shampoo and conditioner etc.
The run was great. I hiked up to the 10th floor of our office where the shower is to find that there was no hot water. I took the quickest, coldest shower ever. I swear I've been in ice baths that are warmer than that shower.
I loved getting a run in at lunch though. Definitely not practical in the summer in Houston but it felt great right now and would be great through the winter. I don't want to deal with ice cold showers everyday though.
Getting very excited for the race! I was able to eek out a 10K this weekend, and going for the 15K on Saturday. Not enjoying the accelerated training, but I need to make sure I can get my mileage in thanks to my ill timed back spasm. A few weeks ago I didn't think I would even be able to get to the starting line and now it looks like I WILL finish!
Thanks for the info! He'll be at the race start to cheer his wife who is running. So if you see a man wearing a bib in street clothes and walking boot near the G corral, you'll know why.
OMG I'm freaking out! My race results have disappeared from the 10k that I ran at the end of september that I'm planning to use for proof of time. For some reason, I am missing from the results. I can't even find the entire 2013 race on active at all anymore! And on their race's website, it has results but not for me??? I think even though the website says it's the 2013 results, I think it's the 2012 results because the url is an active.com one and I know active doesn't have the 2013 race for some reason.
Wow - this is upsetting! I should have printed it right away but I don't have a printer at home and was always too busy to remember at work. They better fix this fast!
Edited to add: Ok, I found a spot to print finishers certificates and it has all the info on there. It doesn't actually say 10k on it though. This is SO frustrating.
Edited again: Ok, I found something that shows my name, the race name including 10k, my time, and the date. That should all work. crisis averted.
Since this wasn't answered, I thought I would repost for others to jump in and give you my thoughts...
My preferred recovery drink is chocolate milk. And I drink it within minutes of finishing, almost as soon as I catch my breathe. It is recommended to start replenishing carbs within the first 30-45 minutes of running. I've been drinking it after every long run since I read an article about how it is purported to be the best recovery drink due to its natural balance of carbs and protein, about two years ago.
I have also run small races and one marathon (Mount Desert Island) where the organizers offered free beer to finishers. Talk about an incentive!
Nutritionally, chocolate milk has about twice the carbs and about eight times the protein, 26 carbs to 13, and 8 grams of protein to about 2 (of course this varies by beer style, brand, etc...) On the other hand beer reportedly contains natural anti-inflammatory properties and anti-oxidants.
I think what it really comes down to is whether or not you can handle the carbonation after the race. You should test this out on your next long run.
Another thing to remember is that you will be somewhat dehydrated and probably have an empty stomach, so alcohol will affect you faster than normal.
On book page 20 (document page 12) of the program, there is a map of the starting area. The area noted at the bottom as Transportation Drop Off is the WWoS parking lot. The Runner/Spectator Area and Runner Only Area is normally the overflow parking lot. The Start line is Victory Way just at the point where one turns into the parking lots.
The WWoS globe and complex are off the bottom of the drawing. As it looks, the busses will drop runners along the yellow line and you will be forced to go through the gap in the bike rack fence the over to the side walk. One could simply go to the left and meet at the globe.
I can't believe how close we are!!! YIPES!
Wanted to share this great top 10 list for preparing for a race- One of my fellow bloggers wrote it and gave permission to share!
Sadly, I'm in a position to make a lot of these mistakes! eeeekkkk!
http://margaritasmilesandmouse.blogspot.com/2013/10/i-love-good-top-ten-list.html
I'm planning to change and "shower", (I found athletic body wipes) and hang around. After the Disney Marathon, they politely funneled runners through the tent area, out of the finish area. Does anyone know how far out they push us for this? Can we get into the grandstand area?
Okay Coach - I know this subject has been beaten to death, but I'm going to throw this one at you for your opinion: I know I should start carb-loading as of Thursday(?) and keep it up until race day. I've read varying opinions as to carbs v. protein v. fat. Fat takes longer to digest and can cause some issues, however alot of people seem to do the 1/2 bagel with peanut butter thing within 1 hour of racing. Thoughts?? I simply ask due to the fatty peanut butter Also, during the race, I usually go through a bag of Stingers (2-3 every 3-4 miles). I don't typically have hydration problems, but wonder if the Stingers are better/worse/as good as something like pretzels?? I don;t know if the carbs work the same way regardless of what form they take (sugars v. whatever it is pretzels are made of ). Thanks again!!
How's the knee?
I would recommend picking a meet up spot for post-race, regardless of whether you plan on having your cellphones with you and connecting that way or not.
Last year, my phone actually died during the race. I was running with my friend, so we finished together, but I felt like I was going to puke post-race and didn't want to party, so I waited for her at a bench outside the finish area while she ran into Epcot to get something to drink. 2 hours later, she finally found me again on my bench, because she had forgotten to note where it was when she left me, and we had no way of contacting Each other otherwise.
Obviously, it's not quite the same as picking a meetup spot, but the same idea applies. If we had clearly designated a spot to meet (other than me grunting "I wait here"), it might not have been quite so frustrating.
This is excellent advice!
Actually, carb loading as practiced by most is a fallacy. Frankly, it leads to a bloated, rock in the tummy or worse feeling in the race. Eating a couple days of carbs is just not going to help. I am not saying do not go out and have a nice pasta meal with friends and family, just keep the portions in moderation and only eat what you know you can handle well. Practice a good and balance diet through the week and have a light and carby meal (snack) Saturday night before coming over to the race.
What I try to get my runners to do if work up hydration. For the W&D, start on Thursday adding a glass or two of water to their normal intake. Your goal is to pee clear or slightly colored.
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As back ground, carb loading was (and still is among some) practiced by marathoners but one must deplete prior to the loading. So about a week out from a marathon, runners will stop eating carbs while amping up 2-3 workout intensities in an effect to hit rock bottom; carb tank is empty condition. If you want to practice this, head to the gym and work legs until you feel dizzy and like puking (or do so); this is signal that your body is operating in a carb depleted condition& it is not pretty or fun. Personally, I have to have a coach/trainer standing over me pushing to get there. Once depleated, carb loading occurs where the percentage of carbs is increased a few percentage points above normal. After a couple days of loading, runners will then pull back to a balanced diet for the last 3-5 days before the race.
Fat loading is a relatively new concept and one that I find intriguing and that I practice or a week long cycle event or the Goofy/Dopey weekend. Its not what one would think. In real simple terms, the process is only adding 5-10% of additional fat to your daily intake for a 2-3 day period and then through the race(s). I am not talking adding a couple Bacon-ator Half Pounders, or a huge prime rib meal on race eave; rather, focus on the good fats. An extra serving of almonds, a double dose of peanut butter, humus and veggies for a snack. The concept is simple. If one is well trained and running at an effort where fats are the primary source of fuel, a diet that has a sudden and higher quantity of fats will make them more readily available to the runner on race day. The fats that create issue are the same fats that I would try to avoid on most days anyway.
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With regards to Pre-race and during race fueling, go with what you know. For many, Stingers work when other fuel sources fail. I would not feel bad about taking stingers about 20 minutes prerace (with water). Pretzels are old school marathon food. The carbs are fuel and the salts are electrolytes. I would not change at this time as you may be the one who has a bad reaction to pretzels on the run. What I would expect the first time one tried them is a really, really dry mouth and having difficulty getting them down. It is easily overcome, but will take a little trial and error.
As always, you are the voice of reason...even if that voice contradicts everything else I read! No worries, though, going to stick with what I know. I have a 10 miler this weekend, so I'll take my Stingers with me and be done with it. I was too anxious to eat much more than a few bites of a turkey sub last year, so I think it'll be the good old tuna/pasta salad around 5pm and a Clif bar around 8:30-9pm. Hydration is definitely not an issue. I train in this south Florida heat all year long so if I drank anything more than I already do, I'd probably float off to Cuba.
With regard to the knee& Not such good news. I have iced and rested for the week. I am tempted to head out the door in the morning, just looking for reasons to not run like I still wince with little notice as I walk.
Just wanted to say & TGIF to all my fellow W&D runners. We are SO close! Good luck to everyone in their training this weekend.
Actually, carb loading as practiced by most is a fallacy. Frankly, it leads to a bloated, rock in the tummy or worse feeling in the race. Eating a couple days of carbs is just not going to help. I am not saying do not go out and have a nice pasta meal with friends and family, just keep the portions in moderation and only eat what you know you can handle well. Practice a good and balance diet through the week and have a light and carby meal (snack) Saturday night before coming over to the race.
What I try to get my runners to do if work up hydration. For the W&D, start on Thursday adding a glass or two of water to their normal intake. Your goal is to pee clear or slightly colored.
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As back ground, carb loading was (and still is among some) practiced by marathoners but one must deplete prior to the loading. So about a week out from a marathon, runners will stop eating carbs while amping up 2-3 workout intensities in an effect to hit rock bottom; carb tank is empty condition. If you want to practice this, head to the gym and work legs until you feel dizzy and like puking (or do so); this is signal that your body is operating in a carb depleted condition& it is not pretty or fun. Personally, I have to have a coach/trainer standing over me pushing to get there. Once depleated, carb loading occurs where the percentage of carbs is increased a few percentage points above normal. After a couple days of loading, runners will then pull back to a balanced diet for the last 3-5 days before the race.
Fat loading is a relatively new concept and one that I find intriguing and that I practice or a week long cycle event or the Goofy/Dopey weekend. Its not what one would think. In real simple terms, the process is only adding 5-10% of additional fat to your daily intake for a 2-3 day period and then through the race(s). I am not talking adding a couple Bacon-ator Half Pounders, or a huge prime rib meal on race eave; rather, focus on the good fats. An extra serving of almonds, a double dose of peanut butter, humus and veggies for a snack. The concept is simple. If one is well trained and running at an effort where fats are the primary source of fuel, a diet that has a sudden and higher quantity of fats will make them more readily available to the runner on race day. The fats that create issue are the same fats that I would try to avoid on most days anyway.
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With regards to Pre-race and during race fueling, go with what you know. For many, Stingers work when other fuel sources fail. I would not feel bad about taking stingers about 20 minutes prerace (with water). Pretzels are old school marathon food. The carbs are fuel and the salts are electrolytes. I would not change at this time as you may be the one who has a bad reaction to pretzels on the run. What I would expect the first time one tried them is a really, really dry mouth and having difficulty getting them down. It is easily overcome, but will take a little trial and error.
With regard to the knee& Not such good news. I have iced and rested for the week. I am tempted to head out the door in the morning, just looking for reasons to not run like I still wince with little notice as I walk.