For those doing the Glass Slipper Challenge, what training plan are you using? I'd planned on using the "beginner" that's posted on the RunDisney site, but then I saw someone on FB mention using the same plan for the Dumbo Double Dare. Just curious to see what everyone else was using. I'm just worried that the "beginner" plan for just the half wouldn't be enough.
Let me see if I can help
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Have you run a half previous to this event? Have you run a 10k? Do you have access to a stationary bike or some other means of cross training? I may revise my thoughts if you tell me you have 4-5 half events under your belt.
I only ask to help figure out where to go with the plan. I am assuming that more than likely you are not coming from a broad running base sue to the plan you selected. First, I would not sweat the challenge at this point in time. You have plenty of miles to run and a long time to focus and stay devoted to your plan. I am not going to suggest gutting the plan you are on, rather adding small pieces to it.
First, if you have gym access get into the habit of riding a cycle class, or at a minimum riding the stationary cycles at least once a week for an hour. 2-3 times a week is preferable. Backing up, start with 30 minutes and add 5 minutes a week until you get up to the 60. That will help the bottom issue of sitting on a cycle for 60 minutes all at once. I would shoot for a once a week cycle ride late in the week. If twice, mid-week and late week. If three, M-W-F
Next, the first week of November, add 15 minutes to the mid-week runs. On at least one of the mid-week runs, add some speed play. Run for 10 minutes to warm up. Then run from one street light to the next, or for 5 houses, or some convenient measure where you run. Then slow up and walk/for a similar time. Repeat 2-3 times to start and add an interval until you work up to running the intervals the entire period (after warming up and leaving 5 minutes to warm down). In Mid-December, I would look to running an hour on the mid-week runs; if possible. NOTE speed work is fast for you, not anyone else. You should feel winded after each interval but have a feeling that you could have gone just a little longer.
The above will get you to the start line and capable of running the challenge at least physically.
From a mental aspect, I think that most everyone needs to run 2-3 back to back runs. I am not a fan of running them every weekend, but there is a large camp that says you must run them. I come from a triathlon background where brick workouts (cycling followed by a short run to get the feel of changing). Were an every other week routine workout. Taking that philosophy, I would suggest adding a 3 mile run the day after the 6 mile run. Then then a 6 mile run after both the 11 and 12 mile runs. In all cases, feel free to cut that run short if you are having injury issues. If it is a feeling of I just cant do that then press on. The legs will loosen and you will be able to run on. I would also offer that if you fail on the first one after 6 miles, add an additional run two weekends later (after the 7 mile run).
If you can add the cross training, the time and speed work and some back to back trials, you should have a great weekend.
Hope this helps.
You've gotta have some kind pull in Florida, can you work on that please?
