Can this be done?

[cewait]

Yes it can be done and I'm living proof!!

DS14 and I ran the Everest Challenge in May. I am currently about 65 pounds overweight, I've lost almost 10 so far. I did the C25K program and only got to week 5 before the race.
A little knowledge about disney races. Yes it is a 16 minute mile but that time doesn't start until the very last person crosses the start line. Disney starts races in waves. We were in Wave 3 of 7 and they let the waves go in 5 minute increments.
The "hill" is just the hill over the bridge to the tree, shorten your stride for a quick turn over rate with your feet. You'll be up the hill in no time. It's actually a pretty nice run for the most part, there are a few spots where there are storm drains that dip down (mostly on the right side of the path) you just need to watch those.

My best treadmill time on C25K was about 48 minutes but during the race we finished in 46:24. And I walked quite a bit. I'd run then walk for 30 seconds to a minute, then run again (probably about 5 minutes).


I'm hoping to sign up for the Disney 5K race in October as well with the whole family. I just need to see if DD can maintain that pace for 3 miles.

I don't think that Disney starts 5k's in waves other than the Everest Challenge. But honestly, once you are in the park on a Disney 5k you should be fine, regardless of pace - or maybe I should say as long as you have a pace.

 

[gudrench3]

All of this is great information! Thanks so much for sharing it! I want to do the Everest 5K someday. Thanks for the path information and conditions.

Also, is this the race with the scavenger hunt?

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I don't think there is a scavenger hunt with this one, it's just the race. And the post party is somewhere else, I think EPCOT.

 

[ColleenG]

You can definately do it. Use the Couch to 5K plan and you will be surprised how quick you can build up your endurance. You have plenty of time.

 

[walkdmc]

Thanks for the words of encouragement!!

 

[gudrench3]

I don't think there is a scavenger hunt with this one, it's just the race. And the post party is somewhere else, I think EPCOT.

Ok, thanks so much! It still sounds like a ton of fun!! Wish I could be there!!!

 

[mikamah]

You can definitely do this if you set your mind to it and do the training. A disney race is the greatest motivator and so much fun.

I started the couch to 5k last february, and probably averaged 20 min miles, and 16 weeks later in june did my first 5k, and finished under 44 minutes. It is amazing how much endurance you can build with the c25k. I am also about 60 pounds overweight, and weighed about 210 at the time. I also found taking walk breaks beneficial on my joints, and tend to run 4-5 min and walk 1 min.

Good luck!!