1st time running WDW Marathon

[CDizney]

I registered for the 2004 WDW Half Marathon this weekend and I'm excited! I'm in good physical condition and workout 5 days a week but will be creating a program to bring myself up to par for racing. Is there anyone out there with advise for 1st time runners of this particular race?

 

[CarolA]

I just want to say good luck. I have been thinking about registering for several days, but I have never run that far I think I am a chicken.

 

[Buttercup]

Hi CDizney,
I've run the half twice and did the full this year. It was a great day. I love my Mickey! I'm not sure if you want training advice or this race specific advice, so here's both.

You can find many good training programs online, I've used Jeffgalloway.com. Runnersworld.com has some good links.

If you carry a camera, you can get your pics with many characters. There are cm's ready to take your pic. I usually get a waterproof disposable.

It can be very cold at the start. Bring disposable clothes. If you throw them on the roadside, Disney takes them to goodwill. Garbage bags work well too.

Don't worry about the early start and not getting enough sleep. The adrenaline and excitement will carry you through.

That's all I can think of right now. The wdw marathon and half are so much fun. You are going to love it.

Buttercup

 

[Luv2Roam]

I always tell everyone to visit the Disney Deads:
http://disney-deads.com/
Also, do you have a local running club or group you can run with?