Goofy Support Group (AKA Goofy Challenge 2010)

[Hockeychic]

Yaaaaa Anne!!!!

 

[WDWFAN9]

As for me: The Goofy training started for me, mostly because it's too much work for me to distinguish between training for the Baltimore 1/2 (October) and the Goofy. So I'll be treating Baltimore as a training run. A hilly training run. I hope to maybe add another 1/2 in November, but I don't know if expenses will allow for that. I didn't realize it was the Pat plan, Anne! Adding the XT is slightly more challenging, although like Pat and Duane I need to concentrate on such things.

Actually, to give credit where credit is due - it is the WENDY plan!! I am just following her example of getting in quality steps by doing events, with the added bonus of cool bling.

 

[escape]

Syko - Yikes! Hope you are OK.

Wendy - are you still cross-training on your bike? I think the biking really helps me with these longer runs. Now, if I could just lose weight, eat better, train harder, I'd do OK in these events.

As for plans, I've got a half-marathon event planned every month but September. I'm almost on Pat and Wendy's plan. Actually, I have a 50-mile bike event in September so maybe that would count.

I've been doing more biking lately than walking/running. I'm enjoying the break. I'll start my Goofy training the last weekend in August. The good news is that I now have a training partner for my longer W/Rs - until the end of October. The bad news is that she likes to get out around 5am - hot, cold, rain...it doesn't matter. At least it's not 4am like Disney marathon weekend.

Good luck, everyone, with your upcoming training. Sending to all those nursing injuries.

 

[syko]

Thanks for all the

I should be back on the road and training mid to end sept.

I am on the Wendy plan too....this is my race schedule leading up to the Goofy.

Oct 11th RFTT
Oct 18th Columbus marathon
Oct 25th MCM
Nov 1st NYC marathon
Nov 15th Celebration 10K
Nov 29th Space Coast marathon
Dec 6th West Palm Beach marathon.

 

[goofyinohio]

Thanks for all the

I should be back on the road and training mid to end sept.

I am on the Wendy plan too....this is my race schedule leading up to the Goofy.

Oct 11th RFTT
Oct 18th Columbus marathon
Oct 25th MCM
Nov 1st NYC marathon
Nov 15th Celebration 10K
Nov 29th Space Coast marathon
Dec 6th West Palm Beach marathon.

So we'll "See" each other 2 weekends in a row at RFTT and Columbus.....

That's one heck of a schedule you have there.

 

[Hockeychic]

Wow I only have a 15K planned between now and marathon weekend...

I have made a decision about training, I never seem to have enough time before or after work to get in all the training that I feel I need to do to be ready and to lose weight. So instead of getting frustrated I have decided to try the football thing and instead of 2 a days, I am going for 3 a days, this way I feel I won't get over whelmed or stressed. Now none of these are heavy duty until the milage starts to kick up and then I will change it up but right now, I am do my 30 day shred tape in the AM, distance walk at lunch which are only 30 - 40 mins long and then push up challenge and x-t at night either bike or swimming. I think I need to do this for awhile, and will skip 1 work out if I think I need it but for the next few weeks I am going to give this a go and see how it goes.

 

[BamaEd1]

Sign me up for the "Goofy Board" because I signed myself up for the races! This is my first Goofy, but I've done 4 1/2's and 1 full. My goal time is 3 hours or more for the 1/2 (my PR is 2:20) and a negative split in the full, cross the line and get the bling! I'm using the training plan from my charity's coach, Rick Canada. On Mondays and Wednesdays, I do either hills, track or tempo, my choice but not the same thing both days. Friday, a long slow easy run that is roughly half the distance of Saurday's scheduled run. The plan builds up to a 20-21 miler with a 3 week taper. Good luck everybody.

BTW:
What are we wearing to let everyone know that we are not only WISHer's but Goofy WISHer's?

 

[doctorbeanie]

Hi its Stacey...

I ran 5 miles for the first time since the stress fractures in my foot have healed...the good news is that my feet did not hurt. The bad news...the rest of my body did. I guess my new username should be "Deconditioned in the South Carolina Heat!"

But, I am glad to be back in training mode. If nothing else, now I can eat dessert without feeling too guilty!

 

[Maherae]

Glad you feel good, Stacey! Just take it slow and easy so there is NOT a repeat!

Welcome to the insanity, Ed!

Kim, some of us just HAVE to have a race in our sights in order to get out there and train. I admire your ability to follow your training plan! AND do it while working..and that goes for ALL of you who work as well as those that have children at home!! WOW!! I KNOW that I could never, never have even thought about doing something like this during those times. I doubt seriously that I would ever have considered a half marathon when I was teaching!!!

I keep hearing the music from Jaws as Monday approaches...

 

[WDWFAN9]

I keep hearing the music from Jaws as Monday approaches...

Me too! But I am anxious to get started.

 

[monte]

Wow, I'm jealous......I'm not planning to do the Goofy til 2011, so hopefully some of you guys will still join me.

Anne, my dear friend, how are you? It so nice to see you. Hope all is well.

 

[goofyinohio]

Ed - Have you added.

Got in another Back to back today. 4 yesterday and 4 today. Eh. They're done. My body keeps saying what are you doing????

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I did my back to backs.

6.5 miles yesterday and 3 miles today.

Getting ready for the countdown to the training plan!

 

[Hockeychic]

Awwww thanks Anne

 

[jbucci]

Wow, this is getting real now, everyone is starting their schedules.

My Goofy training will officially begin after we get home form the DL 1/2. I got in 10 miles today although it wasn't as pretty as I would have liked this close to the half. I'll have a mini taper next week then a week of vacation is CA We are psyched for California, this will be DD6's first trip and our first time hanging on CA beaches, hitting Legoland and all of the high points LA has to offer before spending a few days in DL. When we get home, school starts up again the training (and hopefully better eating habits) start for "real"

Congrats to all who have started to train.

 

[RebeccaDreamsDisney]

Wow, everyone is really getting going now eh? Good for you!!

I had a question about cross training for Goofy. I am injury prone and am only going to stick with 4 days of running but would like to cross train. I'm going to join a gym and was suggested either biking or swimming. Does anyone have any experience with swimming? Should I be doing laps or water running? (By the way, what exactly is "water running" and how do I do it and for how long??)
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks!

 

[Crocker98]

Biking and swimming both work really well for cross training.

Swimming laps is a great full body exercise that will definitely help with cardio. One possible downfall is that some swimmers that aren't in practice can't really swim for very long. Having said that, there are plenty of programs online that will build up your endurance, just like marathon plans.

Pool running is just exactly what it sounds like. Get some floats (they sell belts at most sporting goods stores), get in water deep enough for your feet not to touch, and run. Water running can make a treadmill seem the adventure of a lifetime. Depending on your budget, you may want to consider a water-proof iPod case (personally a fan of H2oAudio).

Biking is something that most people can do for long periods of time, and an exercise in which you can easily incorporate interval training if you want.

My apologies if this first post comes across as too know-it-all-ish, but I spent most of the last year trying to overcome lower leg issues that prevented me from running. I spent some time checking out alternatives.

Good luck.

 

[Duanerice]

Sign me up for the "Goofy Board" because I signed myself up for the races! This is my first Goofy, but I've done 4 1/2's and 1 full. My goal time is 3 hours or more for the 1/2 (my PR is 2:20) and a negative split in the full, cross the line and get the bling! I'm using the training plan from my charity's coach, Rick Canada. On Mondays and Wednesdays, I do either hills, track or tempo, my choice but not the same thing both days. Friday, a long slow easy run that is roughly half the distance of Saurday's scheduled run. The plan builds up to a 20-21 miler with a 3 week taper. Good luck everybody.

BTW:
What are we wearing to let everyone know that we are not only WISHer's but Goofy WISHer's?

Welcome Ed. We are doing pretty much the same plan. I just took the Higdon and modified it but I am using his mileage recommendations.

As for Goofy, we all wear wristbands that you get at check in. Not overly obvious but you can tell who is Goofy!


Rebecca, we do the water running thing a bit different here in Florida. We just throw our running partner into a gator infested lake and make them run to the other side. You'd be surprised how fast you can run in water!

enjoy all,
Duane

 

[syko]

Rebecca, we do the water running thing a bit different here in Florida. We just throw our running partner into a gator infested lake and make them run to the other side. You'd be surprised how fast you can run in water!

enjoy all,
Duane

 

[WDWFAN9]

Wow, everyone is really getting going now eh? Good for you!!

I had a question about cross training for Goofy. I am injury prone and am only going to stick with 4 days of running but would like to cross train. I'm going to join a gym and was suggested either biking or swimming. Does anyone have any experience with swimming? Should I be doing laps or water running? (By the way, what exactly is "water running" and how do I do it and for how long??)
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks!

Funny that you should bring up XT! I just got a conversion chart from a fellow WISHer for determining the equivalent of walking miles to biking. (actually it is a walking pedometer steps equivalent for all kinds of activities and I am guessing it is out there on the internet somewhere). Since I am oldER I am planning to only do three days of TM walking, Monday, Thurdsay, and Saturday).

According to the info I have 1 mile = 2000 steps (average). Stationary bicycling (moderate) for one minute = 212 steps, so I rounded down to 200 steps per minute. To get to 2000 steps (1 mile) I need to ride 10 minutes at a moderate pace. Unfortunately it doesn't say how fast moderate is, and as an accountant I like precision, but at least it gives me a ballpark idea. So, instead of big b2b miles days I will be biking on Friday and my LSD will be on Saturday.

That's my plan and I am sticking to it