Goofy Support Group (AKA Goofy Challenge 2010)

[jeanneg]

I will be at the foot of the 59th street bridge (and feeling groovy), wearing my WISH shirt and ready with a supply of Gu, sportsbeans, licorice whips, or whatever is your heart's pleasure. Just let me know!!

OMG, THANK-YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! I won't need anything other than the moral support. I will be so happy to actually see a WISH shirt. Just for the record, which side..........Queens or Manhattan? I will definitely look for you.

 

[Hey Mickey]

OMG, THANK-YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! I won't need anything other than the moral support. I will be so happy to actually see a WISH shirt. Just for the record, which side..........Queens or Manhattan? I will definitely look for you.

Queens. We have a good friend who is one of those elite runner types (he finished ahead of Lance Armstrong in Boston), and so most years we go out early, stake out our spot and wait for him (and often replenish his supplies since he likes to travel light), go have breakfast at this great greek diner (hm, that is a little redundant) nearby in astoria, then go cheer on whoever else we know that is running and the runners in general. Then depending on our mood and the weather we hop the subway into Manhattan to catch some of the run to Central Park. The only time I've braved the finish area was waaay back when DH ran it, but I might have to do it again to see a WISHer cross.

When its a bit closer, I'll try to find a map to shopw you where on the course we usually are. But if you get on the bridge, you passed me.

 

[funwalker]

First Goofy-
NOT Be Swept!
Cross that Finish line with Connie, Healthy, Happy, Tired, and without an injury-

 

[MouseDogMom]

First Goofy-
NOT Be Swept!
Cross that Finish line with Connie, Healthy, Happy, Tired, and without an injury-

"Healthy, Happy, Tired, and without an injury" - how absolutely perfect!

Jackie

 

[jeanneg]

Erica: just go for the Goofy....you'll have lots of company!


Hmmmmm......I'm just wondering.......since Anne is doing the Goofy this year, maybe she'll let me borrow her cheering hat!

 

[WDWFAN9]

Hi All!

I printed out my Goofy training schedule today and taped it up on my kitchen cupboard. It's a little overwhelming when I look at it in total, but I will be taking it day-by-day. In the meantime I have the inaugural Chicago RnR half in two weeks to look forward to.

I hope everyone's doing well.

 

[funwalker]

What is everyone using for their Goofy Training?

Have you officially started?
Are you using an iPod for training, if so favorite music?

Looking ahead what are you planning for your longest walk/runs?

I read Wilbur's (Sue) post where she has started her back-to-back runs.
Are you doing the double mileage on the 2nd day...example: 2/4; 3/6; 4/8; 5/10; 6/12; 7/14; 8/16; 9/18; 10/20; 11/22; 12/24 I really-really dislike these longer walks alone?

Robert shared the need for extra hydrations after the Half- wondering about those of us traveling and limited luggage space. Do you use the powder forms that you just add to your water - or will we be able to purchase what we need at the Expo?

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Hi All!

I printed out my Goofy training schedule today and taped it up on my kitchen cupboard. It's a little overwhelming when I look at it in total, but I will be taking it day-by-day. In the meantime I have the inaugural Chicago RnR half in two weeks to look forward to.

I hope everyone's doing well.

Like they say: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time

 

[jeanneg]

Margie, do you really need to train up to such high mileage? When I did my 2 marathons I only trained up to 20 miles each time. Race day adrenalin will usually give you those last extra miles. I follow John Bingham's plan, but there are some other methods that go nearly the full distance beforehand. I just worry that sometimes you can break down your body by over-training, especially in your case where you're doing back-to-back sessions. Any other thoughts on this?

 

[jeanneg]

Like they say: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time

OMG, I love that!

 

[ultramickeymouse]

What is everyone using for their Goofy Training?

Have you officially started?
Are you using an iPod for training, if so favorite music?

Looking ahead what are you planning for your longest walk/runs?

I read Wilbur's (Sue) post where she has started her back-to-back runs.
Are you doing the double mileage on the 2nd day...example: 2/4; 3/6; 4/8; 5/10; 6/12; 7/14; 8/16; 9/18; 10/20; 11/22; 12/24 I really-really dislike these longer walks alone?

Robert shared the need for extra hydrations after the Half- wondering about those of us traveling and limited luggage space. Do you use the powder forms that you just add to your water - or will we be able to purchase what we need at the Expo?

Margie: I would bring some powder on something you know you will tolerate. Never trust anything to be there or how you will react. Better safe than sorry!

That training schedule post will get you to the Goofy injured more than well trained. That is a whole bunch of long days(and doubles).

I am a firm believer in low mileage and staying uninjured.

 

[getnthinr]

Wow! I gotta log into this forum more often -- Mel is in, Jeanne is lurking, everybody's pulling out their training plans -- I'm missing all the big news!

AFM, I'm still trying to avoid injury. If I were targeting an October marathon (Raleigh's City of Oaks, for which I have a deferred entry available), I'd be doing 14 miles tomorrow, but I find myself grateful that the other marathoners in my Galloway pace group are targeting OBX so we are only on tap for 10. My Achilles smarts -- I think I may need to switch to even more biking to survive this year. Which brings me to the big news... I finally sold my bike and was able to combine that cash with my other Craigslist sales and order my new Trek 7.5 FX. (As a personal aside -- We've done a lot of yard sales and CL this year to raise money for an upcoming mission trip for my 2 DDs' youth group. As I drove home from the bike shop, I felt a pang of guilt that I didn't donate my bike money to that as well, but I am hoping that what I am doing to keep myself fit is also part of God's plan. It seems every aspect of my life is about budgeting: time, calories, money, mileage. To everything there is a season -- I'm finding it's all about balance and making the right decisions about each "bucket.")

After tomorrow's 10mi comes the "Bull Moon (nighttime bike) Ride" with my DH. I think he's looking forward to the free beer at the end, while I'm excited about the free Durham Bull's tickets. We have a long and short ride option and will see what the night brings -- he has chronic back issues and I'll be coming off a 10-miler, but whatever the length of the ride, we plan to enjoy it. (I'll be using a borrowed bike, since my new one won't be here in time.)

So I'm still training...

 

[funwalker]

Thanks Robert,

Margie: I would bring some powder on something you know you will tolerate. Never trust anything to be there or how you will react. Better safe than sorry! Thanks, I have used the Power Bar Endurance & Power Bar Recovery before. And have time to try anything that is a favorite & highly recommended!

That training schedule post will get you to the Goofy injured more than well trained. That is a whole bunch of long days(and doubles).

Okay - are you saying 20 miles (or less) should be our longest mileage for the Goofy?

I am a firm believer in low mileage and staying uninjured.

 

[goofyinohio]

Updated to here!!!!

Margie - Last year the most I did was a 20 miler for my first goofy. Did 2 of them, but really struggled with my second one after doing 10 the night before.

So for me right now I've been doing a 3 miler, 4 miler and my "long" run has been a 5 miler. I need to start ramping up my long runs, but haven't yet. I have been run/walking with my DW between 3 and 4.5 miles and most of the time on days I'm already doing my solo runs. So maybe I'm doing more in a day, but I usually have a break in between of a half hour to a couple hours.

My Cross training really has been the Wii Active. Which with my first Marathon and then Goofy Challenge last year I did none of. So maybe it will help me. I only care about finishing!

Anywho hope everyone is doing awesome!

 

[Kirsty-Leigh]

Hey Guys, its sounds like everyone's training is getting started nicely.

Mine is not going so good I started out with a pre training program and was going out 5 days a week running, I started having shin problems but thought it was just the usual aches and pains so I ignored it, but then it hurt so bad I realized it must be time for new shoes, so I got my new shoes and carried on running, but I still have pain in one of my legs (both hurt before I got my new shoes) and I keep giving myself time off and hoping it will improve and it feels better when I am not doing anything but as soon as I start to get back out there and run it feels like my leg is going to crumble. I gave myself one week off the first time, then went for one run and then took 2 weeks off and went for a run on Wed but it hurts worse than before, I hate not doing any exercise at all but I am worried about making it worse.

Does anyone have any experience with this (I know I should go see a Dr but my insurance sucks and would only pay if my leg fell off so I am relunctant to go ) anyway, I am stuck between taking a month or so off completely or trying to do other sports to keep me fit??? anyone any ideas. Also people who are injury prone, how little running is it OK to do before the Goofy, I only want to finish alive right now and am afraid too much training will break me again and all the training guide I have found have me running 5-6 times a week.

Any help would be appreciated

And I hope everyone else's training is going better than mine

Kirsty

 

[MouseDogMom]

Kirsty - First, I'm a Galloway runner (run/walker actually), and he tells us we can run marathons on as few as 3 runs/week - 2 midweek runs plus a weekend long run. This is my first Goofy too, so I don't have any experience in what it's going to take to get through this, but I'm not planning on doing much different than I did for the full last year. I am trying to do some running and/or walking on Sundays after our Saturday runs, but I'm not stressing too much about the distance. Second, I think it's the July issue of RW that has a detailed marathon training plan that they vary for different types of runners, and one of them is the injury-prone runner. They suggest that you take the basic training plan for 1 week and spread it over 2 weeks (basically doing maybe 1 speed training session each 2 week period instead of 1/week, and running long every other week). I thought it looked interesting, since the past 2 years I've fought injury of some sort or another. For now I'm still forging ahead with a regular training plan, but I'm not worrying too much if I don't get both runs in midweek. I'm concentrating on getting to the start line more than I am the finish line!

One other suggestion - a la Jeff Galloway - if you have access to a pool, you can do pool running and maintain the same level of training without further injuring your legs. I haven't tried it yet, but I know some WISHers who have, and Jeff absolutely swears by it. (None of this is to say that I think that Galloway has all the answers, just a couple of his ideas...!)

Jackie

 

[Duanerice]

Kristy,
Take the time off now. Swim, ride a bike, don't push it. Disney training doesn't really start for a month or so. You can afford the time.

Margie, last year for Goofy the most I did was two 10/20 back to back runs. I also did a 9/18, 8/16, etc. Every week I ran half the distance on Friday that I did on Saturday. I run Fri night and Sat morning - less than 12 hours recovery. Sunday is my day of rest.

Right now I am just taking it easy. Most runs are 4 - 5 miles right now with a weekend run of 6 - 8. Did 8 tonight and it was hot. I'll start with the Higdon Intermediate II in September.

This year I'll do it a bit different. I'll do a Monday tempo/speed, Wed hills, Friday/Sat Long runs. 4 days will be enough. I will keep up with the weights on Tue and Thur. Last year was almost all running.

enjoy and stay healthy!
Duane

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Hey Guys, its sounds like everyone's training is getting started nicely.

Mine is not going so good I started out with a pre training program and was going out 5 days a week running, I started having shin problems but thought it was just the usual aches and pains so I ignored it, but then it hurt so bad I realized it must be time for new shoes, so I got my new shoes and carried on running, but I still have pain in one of my legs (both hurt before I got my new shoes) and I keep giving myself time off and hoping it will improve and it feels better when I am not doing anything but as soon as I start to get back out there and run it feels like my leg is going to crumble. I gave myself one week off the first time, then went for one run and then took 2 weeks off and went for a run on Wed but it hurts worse than before, I hate not doing any exercise at all but I am worried about making it worse.

Does anyone have any experience with this (I know I should go see a Dr but my insurance sucks and would only pay if my leg fell off so I am relunctant to go ) anyway, I am stuck between taking a month or so off completely or trying to do other sports to keep me fit??? anyone any ideas. Also people who are injury prone, how little running is it OK to do before the Goofy, I only want to finish alive right now and am afraid too much training will break me again and all the training guide I have found have me running 5-6 times a week.

Any help would be appreciated

And I hope everyone else's training is going better than mine

Kirsty

6 months out you should rest and heal. Cross train and get healthy. If you continue down this road you will be watching us instead of running with us!

 

[funwalker]

Jackie, it would be so nice to have access to an affordable pool or a close clean lake would be nice! I enjoy hearing how everyones actually trains. It gives us things to try to see what works for us. It would be Strange if we all agreed on 'Everything' LOL

Duane, your training sounds very doable

When you started your longer runs did you drop your mileage back every other week? To ease, rest, and aid the recovery of your muscles or is this concept not true?

Your Friday and Saturday morning schedule is what I have to use to.

Margie, last year for Goofy the most I did was two 10/20 back to back runs. I also did a 9/18, 8/16, etc. Every week I ran half the distance on Friday that I did on Saturday. I run Fri night and Sat morning - less than 12 hours recovery. Sunday is my day of rest.

Right now I am just taking it easy. Most runs are 4 - 5 miles right now with a weekend run of 6 - 8. Did 8 tonight and it was hot. I'll start with the Higdon Intermediate II in September.

This year I'll do it a bit different. I'll do a Monday tempo/speed, Wed hills, Friday/Sat Long runs. 4 days will be enough. I will keep up with the weights on Tue and Thur. Last year was almost all running.

 

[Steffwalks]

Hi everyone!

I am looking for a recovery drink that doesn't contain whey or other milk products. I can't drink those because I have asthma attacks! Does anyone know of a recovery drink that doesn't have milk?

Kristy, are you stretching?