Any Marathon runners out there????

[Barbruka]

I am going to be walk-running the WDW half marathon next January, and was wondering if anyone who has run or walked a marathon could give me some advice on how to train or where to go for advice on how to train. Also, has anyone here on the boards actually run the WDW marathon? How was it? Any tips? A friend of mine who lives in Portland and I are going to do it together with our dh's. We thought this would be a great way to get in shape by rewarding ourselves with a trip to the WDW Marathon! I know I have a lot of work ahead of me! Any and all advice is appreciated!!!

 

[fantasymagic]

I've never done a marathon, although I would if it would be a way to get to WDW!

Strength training is something really good for you. I go to Curves, which has machines based on resistance, or handheld weights work really well. Health clubs all have weights/machines.

Also, just some good regular walks (while listening to Disney music, of course) is good to build up endurance.

I'm sure others out there have more tips, the above ones are just a way to start to get ready.

Great to see you back on the boards!

 

[Buckalew]

Luv2Roam's DH has run the WDW marathon a few times. They are very nice people who I bet could give you some info if you PM them. They helped us out when DH was going to run it last year in 2002.
Good luck. I'd love to do that!

 

[paras4ri]

princess angel, who posts on the Resorts Board a lot, has run at WDW several times. I'm sure she could offer some advice if you send her a PM.

 

[Deb in IA]

DH, who is a veteran of about 17 marathons, ran the 2001 and 2002 Disney World Marathons. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.


One HUGE piece of advice: Register AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE for the half-marathon!!!!!!!!!


Because the number of entries is limited to (I think) about 6000, it fills up VERY QUICKLY -- last year, I think it was filled by the end of May! The marathon takes a bit longer to fill, but I think even that one was closed to entries by July.

Registration should be available online shortly after this year's marathon/half marathon is over -- this Sunday, January 12, 2003.



GOOD LUCK!!

 

[minniepumpernickel]

I'm training for a triathalon. (It's not a real triatholon, it's for charity.)

I had an instructor at the gym set up a training program for me, to get into shape for it. I have until march!

Good luck with your marathon!