Goofy Support Group (AKA Goofy Challenge 2010)

[Terri5176]

Oh, boy - a support group! I want in!


I'm Terri (Hi, Terri) and training for my first Goofy. I must be nuts, but - oh, the BLING!

Thanks for the notes about potty stops - those become VERY important!

As for my times - assume that I'll be one of the slowest - 3:30 and 7:00. Hope to be quicker, but hey - I'm OLD....



Terri

 

[nepatsfan73]

OMG I am on the boards for like one day and I am already getting into potty talk, lol.

This is just like one of our family "dinner" discussions with the 4 kiddos. For some reason, it always seems to end up on "potty" discussions.

As for me, I have been getting in regular walks and am now trying to finalize a training plan that will work with my schedule and hopefully my body will hold together. I need to start "long" walks, but am a little gun shy as I have started having physical issues after 4 miles in the past. Time to press on though. I am also considering a half in October as a training, get the feet wet, event, but will see where I am at over the next month or so.

 

[TMGirl]

My Goofy training's going to be a little weird cause I have all these big races between now and Goofy . . . with the added advantage of not being an experienced marathoner to begin with.

9/6 DL 1/2
11/15 RnR San Antonio (My first marathon!)

Then Goofy in January . . .

I'm doing a tweaked plan from Cool Running for RnR SA, with an extra taper week thrown in the middle for DL. Not sure where to go after that to get ready for Goofy but I've heard a lot of people have used Higdon with good results?

 

[timmac]

My Goofy training's going to be a little weird cause I have all these big races between now and Goofy . . . with the added advantage of not being an experienced marathoner to begin with.

9/6 DL 1/2
11/15 RnR San Antonio (My first marathon!)

Then Goofy in January . . .

I'm doing a tweaked plan from Cool Running for RnR SA, with an extra taper week thrown in the middle for DL. Not sure where to go after that to get ready for Goofy but I've heard a lot of people have used Higdon with good results?

Well, I'll offer the disclaimer that this is definitely not something I'd particularly recommend, especially since 11/15 will be your first marathon. Don't underestimate just how much (and for how long) you'll be hurting once it's over. All of that said...

Higdon has plans for doing multiple marathons close to each other, one of which is for an 8-week gap, so that would fit perfectly in your case. He recommends it only for more advanced runners, but it might be a good starting point for you. With that said, though, I've heard a lot of criticisms of Higdon's plans as well, as they work you very hard, and may (moreso than others) lead to overuse injury.

What I personally would do (and let me point out, I'm barely above novice level, having only completed one marathon so far, and certainly my advice should not replace proper consultation with qualified medical advice, etc, etc):

Open up a nice shiny excel spreadsheet and start typing in some numbers.

Plan for basically nothing during the week following the marathon. Then a moderate/short run that Sunday, as you may be getting stir-crazy by then. Assume that you'll be doing your longest back-to-backs three weekends before the Goofy, perhaps shooting for 9/18. Taper for those last three weeks. Weeks 2-4 should build up to the week 5 distances. Use the day before and after your back-to-backs as rest days (sandwich approach). The remaining three days of the week should be one day each of moderate distance/pace, rest or cross-train, and then shorter distance speed-work. If you're interested in seeing the sheet I actually put together, shoot me a PM.

Good luck, and let us know how it goes!

 

[twoWDWfools]

Hey! Quick run by. I've caught up reading but please no quiz!!

I've been known to use the mens room at concerts. Haven't had to at races but I would if needed.

As for my shoes, checked Running Warehouse couple months ago - no luck. Will try Amazon and general search. The "new" ones are ok but not exactly the same.

Think I have my Goofy training plan tweaked. Now to post it at home, at work, in my gym bag....

 

[K80K]

Liz: Have you checked HolabirdSports.com? Sometimes they have some old shoes around depending on what shoe size you wear. That is where I get all of my shoes as they are local to me and I can just go and pick them up, but they also often offer free shipping if you spend over a certain amount.

 

[twoWDWfools]

Katie - hmm that takes me to a site that lists other sites.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Someone remind me to tell you about my journey into the mens' room.... It is a doozey!! Best told over a few beers...perhaps at a post race celebration!

 

[K80K]

Liz I had an extra "R" in there. So sorry... Try HolabirdSports.com, tested that one myself and it worked.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

...What I personally would do (disclaimer, blah blah)...

Open up a nice shiny excel spreadsheet and start typing in some numbers.

Plan for basically nothing during the week following the marathon. Then a moderate/short run that Sunday, as you may be getting stir-crazy by then. Assume that you'll be doing your longest back-to-backs three weekends before the Goofy, perhaps shooting for 9/18. Taper for those last three weeks. Weeks 2-4 should build up to the week 5 distances. Use the day before and after your back-to-backs as rest days (sandwich approach). The remaining three days of the week should be one day each of moderate distance/pace, rest or cross-train, and then shorter distance speed-work. If you're interested in seeing the sheet I actually put together, shoot me a PM.

Good luck, and let us know how it goes!

I personally like this idea and think it is good advice. You've got to be careful with what you ask of yourself and pay attention to the aches as the event draws nearer. Better to step back to avoid injury than to press forward causing more injury.

As for me, I have been getting in regular walks and am now trying to finalize a training plan that will work with my schedule and hopefully my body will hold together. I need to start "long" walks, but am a little gun shy as I have started having physical issues after 4 miles in the past. Time to press on though. I am also considering a half in October as a training, get the feet wet, event, but will see where I am at over the next month or so.

I'm reading this and thinking you've got a good idea going. You have been working at things so know how to be mindful of your aches, but you know that you also need to challenge yourself through some longer distance. On those longer distance days just make sure to remember to slow those down a bit. Use your during the week times to push youself a bit until you determine how you will respond.

Oh, boy - a support group! I want in!

I'm Terri (Hi, Terri) and training for my first Goofy. I must be nuts, but - oh, the BLING!

Thanks for the notes about potty stops - those become VERY important!

As for my times - assume that I'll be one of the slowest - 3:30 and 7:00. Hope to be quicker, but hey - I'm OLD....
Terri

Hi Terri, I'm Lily and will most likely be right at the back with you aiming for close to the same times. I may challenge it up a bit for the full, but my goal is to be 3:29 for the half just to make sure I qualify to pass through to the next day. Ummm, I'm guessing I'm still one of the more "senior" members here so please use that I'm OLD stuff sparingly. You make me feel like the dinosaur I do not want to be.

We can do this!

 

[TnTsParty]

I am joining this thread. I have decided to go Goofy this year. I actually am going to sign up through a charity. I figured if I was going to do 39.3 miles in 2 days I might as well use it to raise money for a charity. I haven't yet sent in my application to the charity but I did get in touch with them (to ensure there are Goofy spots available) I have to get back into this running/walking thing it isn't funny. Guess now that I have a goal in mind with an actual date it will get my butt in gear.

Now has anyone had any experience with Rally Athlete for Childhood Cancer Research? That is the charity I am going to be going with. The stories on their website made me cry so I would love to be able to help out sick kids.

Next is planning my training schedule - ugh I have no idea where to start. My plan is to walk most of the half and then run as much as I can of the full. The half I am not concered about what my time will be but I do want to have a somewhat decent time on the full. Not sure if this plan will work out or not. Does anyone have any advice on what my training plan should look like?

 

[jeanneg]

Tricia, I'm not trying to discourage you from contributing to a charity, but if the Goofy has already closed (and I'm not sure it has) you can still get in by using Anthony Travel or Marathon Tours and Travel. You would need to book your room through them but it may be considerably less than what some charities require.

 

[K80K]

Actually Goofy registration is still open. It is currently at 95%.

 

[TnTsParty]

Thanks Jean but actually with Rally Athletes the lowest required is $600 - and this includes your race numbers and t-shirts etc. - which is what I got confirmed in email today. It doesn't include a room but I would rather take care of that on my own anyway.

I am feeling good about this and figure I can "use" the challenge of Goofy to help out a worthwhile cause.

 

[goofyinohio]

Have you added Tricia. Welcome to the party!!!

Jean - There's still time.....

 

[K80K]

Sounds like a great plan to me Tricia. I would love to run something for a charity someday (maybe Nike Women's Half in SF) but I am REALLY bad at asking people for money.

 

[escape]

Wow, that's quite some list we have of Goofy participants!

I guess now we need a list of favorite potty stops.

My training has just been for the half marathons that I did in June and this past weekend in Chicago. Like most of ya'll, I'll start my actual training at the end of this month. I'll probably incorporate a lot of bike riding in during the first few months. I wish we had some local duathlons I could participate in but I don't think there are any.

Looking forward to hearing about everyone's training in the next few months.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Tomorrow is 8 miler. Training has been good. Working on getting knee and quad back. 16 months down and another 8 to go

Goofy training starts for me in Oct. I run my own modified schedule that is unique but got me through 4 Goofy's(2 were Dopey's) including one freezing and one boiling!

 

[Hockeychic]

Wow lots of activity last night!!!!! There is excitement in the air as alot of people are getting prepared to start "official" training. Mine starts Aug 23rd week.....I am anxious, excited, and scared all wrapped up into one.

I agree with you Terri.....can't pass up that BLING!!!!

Have a good day all!!!

 

[TnTsParty]

thanks for adding me to the list. This will be my 1st Goofy so I am not sure if my previous finish times will hold up so I will say 2:45 for the 1/2 and 5:45 for the full.

So does anyone have suggestions on developing a training plan for Goofy. I am planning on taking it easy in the 1/2 and then running as much as I can in the full. My 1/2 times in the past were around 2:32 and my full time last year was 5:44. In this heat I am not really looking forward to starting Goofy training but I will enjoy the bling when I am done. I actually have a spot already for the 3 medals - I will then have to retire the Princess 1/2, 2009 full and 2008 Minnie 15k medals but thats ok.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day - hope to get some running or walking in sometime today. Stay cool and safe!!