Marathon Training THread 11/21-11/28

[karebear1]

let's finish this week the way we finished last week! I can't believe how well we ALL did last week!
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Mom-- I like you! You're my kinda girl!!! I say group ressies is a great place to start- I'm calling our guy again tomorrow and I'll ask him about that too! there SHOULD be discounts on tickets for marathoners!

 

[Rachael Q]

Rest day today!

And I am resting from everything - no housework, no office work, no cooking.

So far I have read People Magazine, Instyle magazine, browsed the DIS boards, sent DH my christmas wish list.

Keep up the great work everyone.

 

[Rachael Q]

Lisa - can you please post the link for the foot roller again! I can't find it, and I want to show DH.

Thanks
Rachael

 

[Debbie]

I finished the week on last week's thread , so I'll bet I'm last on it---again! I won't repeat here, but I did good!

Hey Rachael.....what does LOTW mean?

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Seven Weeks to go!

I haven't done any training today, but I did a lot of walking through the craft show at our IX Center here. It is a huge show and lost of walking. Don't know if I will do any more yet or not.

Rachel, I like your idea of rest. Now that is how it should be done!

Good luck everyone who is digging after those better rates. Hope it all comes together. I can't believe that for that many people attending that more can't be done to offer some sort of discount. It is not even something that I thought wouldn't be done. Amazing, and quite disappointing. I imagine it speaks for the times these days.

 

[TriMom]

Rest Day for me today - though it's not been very restful.

I teach Sunday School, and I had to lead a Thanksgiving craft today. Arrgg - very stressful. I am convinced that when 70 children get together they all turn their brains off. I had to repeat the even the most simple instructions - like fold your pipe cleaner in half - at least 4 times. I also got in a snip with one the parents. She asked if she could drop her child off with me, which really wasn't my job, but I said "sure" I thought I was being upbeat, agreeable, and helpful. She thought I was being sarcastic, and proceeded to lecture me on the appropriate time for Sunday School to begin accepting children.

Then DH and I had to change the water in our fishtank - There is a 2 hour project.

I hope everyone else has a better day than me.

 

[tw1nsmom]

Hi all!
I'm having a good, but semi-busy rest day. The kids and I went to a baby shower (DH was working on renovating the attic so he couldn't watch them). Spencer kept loudly saying,"where's the baby? Is that the girl with the baby in tummy? You have a baby in your tummy! I tried to quiet him down, but he has a little problem with voice modulation/volume. He also tends to repeat phrases a lot, so this went on for a little while. Everyone thought it was funny, so it wasn't that big of a deal, but if I didn't eventually quiet him down it would have become annoying after a while.

TriMom- I'm sorry you had such a stressful morning. I hate when people get an attitude and are condescending/rude to people, especially to volunteers. I hope you get a chance to relax this evening.


I have a question for everyone. What kind of pants are you wearing for the half : bike shorts, regular shorts, knee length tights, ankle length tights, capris, long flared pants, coolmax, other fabric... I can't decide between long coolmax type pants with a flare, knee length tights, or capris. I found really inexpensive coolmax type flared capris, and I have knee length tights that are cotton/spandex. I'm concerned with chafing, being too hot, or being too cold. What do you think?

 

[Susan--Ontario]

Happy Sunday Everyone,

I'm back home after two glorious weeks at our favourite spot in the whole wide world!!! It's awful to have to come home but at least I know that I get to go back in 6 and 1/2 weeks. I was going to do a walk today (after two days of sitting in the car I needed to walk), but I ended up doing laundry, getting caught up on the boards and going through the mail and paying bills. Tomorrow I'm going to start at week 7 of the training. After motoring around Disney the last two weeks it shouldn't be a problem. I got my race packet in my mail today. It was very exciting and made me realize that we are actually going to make it to the start line. I'm buying my "I did it" shirt before the race because for me getting to the start line is "doing it".

I missed reading about all your accomplishments every day but I did enjoy spending uninterupted time with my family. My DD will be fun tomorrow though when I drop her off at daycare. She has spent the entire time glued to my side.

I love the logo. It is absolutely beautiful. We have a t-shirt tranfer press where I work and I think it's going to transfer wonderfully.

Have a super week everyone!!!

 

[Rachael Q]

Debbie - LOTW = Lushes of the World. It refers to this thread:

Monorail Drink-a-thon

It's 30 pages of which bars and lounges to try and what dirnks to try.

DH and I will be doing a monorail tour the last night of our trip. Boat from WL to CR, then monorail to GF, then to Poly, back to CR, and then the boat back to WL.

My rest day continued - I have watched repeats of Magnum, A Hill Street Blues - behind the scenes special, and I finally worked out how to set our VCR so I can tape Oprah tomorrow - it's her chrismtas gift special. Would I ever love to be in the audience that day, my christmas shopping would all be done in a day!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

just got done reading last week and this week's thread. Man oh man everyone is getting it TOGETHER........ well I sort of am......
I don't even get nervous until I come read all the great stuff everyone is doing ...then I think ooooooooooooooo - only 7 more weeks - so much to do. Breathe deep - big sigh - relax - okay I am with ya again

Sounds like my my personal TA (oHmom) is going to be checking into our park tickets tomorrow - sure hope that those great folks at WDW realize that we have been working hard, sweating, saving our pennies and getting a "fair shake" just "ain't" too much to hope for!!!

A guy I work with and his wife are also coming for the event and she is signed with team in training and boy he is so discouraged at the prices he has to pay as an "outsider" (like $30 for the pasta meal). He was on a roll the other day and I don't remember it all but it was a long list of things. Also, they had called WDW about some specific questions and everytime they called they got a different answer, so more frustration for them.

I am sure that it will all work out, but for those who like to "be on top of things" (includes getting the best prices available) it sure raises the stress level.

I did do a 5 mile walk Sat. went for another absolutely wonderful massage and can finally say that my leg does seem like it is finally moving in the "it's getting better" direction. I get discouraged sometimes, but I do think that it is going to be okay.

On the clothing questions, I am just waiting until it's a bit closer to figure out what the forecast is, but I do think you should practice in different options to see what does work best for you. Karen, I have a lng sleeve light weight wicking shirt (for low temps) that I wear under a short sleeve wicking shirt and I just "slip out" of the lg sleeve one if I get too hot and tie around my waist. Should you check them out to buy - look at the temps they are geared for. I am thinking that long spandex tights will be my choice but really not sure.

Cheryl is cruising - bet she is happy

I am sticking with the MFM training schedule this week and Thursday calls for a 5 miler so it's a Turkey Trot for me, oHmom, EVansmom and my DH. they will have to wait on me - cause I am the slowest - but I will be thrilled if I can make it in a 15 min mile pace since I have been out of commission some.

Happy training everyone - it's getting closer!

 

[karebear1]

Grammy- I'm so happy to hear your leg is feeling better and that you completed 5 MILES the other day! Good for you!! Good luck on your quicker 5 miles on Thursday- but PLEASE don't try to rush it too much! We don;t want you to get reinjured!!!

Susan- WELCOME BACK!! We missed your input while you were gone. You should go back to last weeks thread and just read the last 2 pages. You will not believe how well everyone did! It was so cool to see all these large total miles people walked! Can you tell us about/post a pic of the Contemporary hill???

Rachel- sound like you had a nice productive rest day... well, at least MY kind of rest day!

Dawn- You little guy sounds adorable! I remember when my kids were little. Some of the things they did use to just embarass me so badly! Don't worry about that! I wish I hadn't. He's not damaging anyone, just being a little boistrous- and enthusiastic. I remember one time when we took our kids to see Cinderella and Alissa (my baby- like 3 y.o.) was so involved in it that when the scene came up where everyone is calling for Cinderella to come and do something for them and she is running all over trying to answer them... well- Alissa stood on my lap at yelled out at the tops of her lungs (so the evil step sisters could hear her of course!) "She's coming , She's coming!" The entire theatre burst out laughing! Kids do some wonderful and emabarassingly wonderful things. Enjoy it while you can! They grow up WAY to fast!!!
Are you ready to walk again today? I think I am! I'm REALLY REALLY excited that it's only 2 miles too!!! I've been researching my walking clothing since my FREEZING experince the other day!

Does anyone know if the wicking fabric keeps you warm in cold weather? I don't want to be sweaty, I understand that the wicking fabric pulls moisture away from your body- and that's good. But if the wicking fabric pulls the moisture away from your skin, when the wind blows, do the clothes get cold therefor making you cold? I don't know how to explain what I mean, I just have to hope someone understands my question! After my walk the other day and beinmg so cold for so long, I want to do my best avoiding that as possible. But I can't stand being too hot when I walk. I wonder if wicking pants will be too hot for me to walk in??? Any help in this out there? I'm looking for the same advice Dawn is on this everyone!!!


TriMom- I've been in your shoes many, many times! It is a very difficult job supervising that many children all at once. You deserve a BIG pat on the back for doing what you do with those kids on Sunday! People need to remember that, in essence, you are VOLUNTEERING to do this work and should be thanking you instead of chastizing you! So- I'll say Thank you for loving those kids so much that you would do this for them on Sunday! I think that you handled the situation just fine. Don't let her misinterpretation of the events get to you. Keep up the good work!

Lily- did you find anything good at your craft show? I love craft shows!!

Debbie- I read your last post on our thread from last week. I think everyone has good reason to be proud of themselves. Don't you??? We really do RULE!!!

Well- I only have to walk 2 miles today. And I go to the Dr. to have that stress test and ultrasound done on my heart too. I should know today, I think, whether it's clear sailing for me or not. I think it will be, but just in case, lease send a little pixie dust my way!

 

[karebear1]

OK- I finished my 2 miles for the day. It was a nice SLOW walk- and my butt was hurting for the first half mile! Never had that happen before!

I need afavor from you all- could youn PLEASE PM m e with your email addies? When the boards are closed down in a few days- I'll go absolutely NUTS <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZSYYYYYYYYUS' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/359.gif' border=0></a> if I can't talk to you all about how the routine is going! I'll need the continued communication to keep my walking up! So
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[ohMom]

after a rest weekend (finagled my workout week that way) I did a 50 min powerwalk this morning, my shins hurt too. i've noticed it takes me about 2 miles to really get warmed up and in the groove of it

have a fabulous turkey day -- i have tons of things to get done myself so may not be on much this week, i will be true to my workout schedule though!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

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Here's the foot wheel...now I'm off to play catch up on the thread. BRB!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Originally posted by tw1nsmom
I have a question for everyone. What kind of pants are you wearing for the half : bike shorts, regular shorts, knee length tights, ankle length tights, capris, long flared pants, coolmax, other fabric... I can't decide between long coolmax type pants with a flare, knee length tights, or capris. I found really inexpensive coolmax type flared capris, and I have knee length tights that are cotton/spandex. I'm concerned with chafing, being too hot, or being too cold. What do you think?

Our longest run is scheduled for Dec 11th--20 for the full and 10 for the halfsey's--we are to treat that as the real deal--so ANYTHING we plan on wearing, eating, drinking, etc--we should do on that day. After that we taper--and I'll probably still do the same things--but be ready for supplies for your longest day

I am wearing running shorts, a tech long-sleeve shirt (cheapy at Target, not officially a coolmax) and my Team in Training singlet on top. Anything on top is what I can find at the thrift stores and I will be shopping very soon.

Tips: Trashbags (black ones) make for great windbreakers. You want to make sure any layers can be removed without taking your shoes off. One of our halfsey experts from last years disney took old jogging pants and sweat shirts--slit the legs up high and slit the front of the shirts. She used adhesive vel-cro to make the clothes one piece again. When it was time to remove--stripped right off!! She also said that at the EXPO, they sell toss away paper jogging suits--when you get too warm for them, you just tear them off literally. She said they were about $6 or so.

For warmth on your training days--our coach suggested too layers--one to draw away moisture and another layer to keep you warm...b/c your clothes still get wet--so if you don't have another layer--you could FREEZE.

Originally posted by AlreadyexcitedGrammy
A guy I work with and his wife are also coming for the event and she is signed with team in training and boy he is so discouraged at the prices he has to pay as an "outsider" (like $30 for the pasta meal). He was on a roll the other day and I don't remember it all but it was a long list of things. Also, they had called WDW about some specific questions and everytime they called they got a different answer, so more frustration for them.

Well--make him feel better--this is NOT the same Pasta dinner that Disney held last year for all participants...it is TNT's own deal! It is at EPCOT--they have speakers and such and it really brings to home why all of the TNT athletes worked so hard to accomplish. It is a very good Dinner and it is Disney buffet rates. He'd have to spend just as much elsewhere. I didn't seem bothered by the prices--but hubby was--and I put it into perspective. He is not getting the $10 buffet that was served to ALL participants last year. This buffet (from what I was told) has everything--even chicken--lots of sauces to choose from for you pasta--etc.


Karebear--what do you mean the boards are going down ?? I'll PM you right away

Me today: 3 miles (love that GPS!!!!!) of fast running--which for me doesn't equate to as fast as everyone else I know but it serves its oxygen increasing purpose. I picked up my half-marathon packet for the Space Coast Marathon and Half this weekend--it is so funny--everytime I'm in that store and mention the half (today to pick up the packet)--I also talk about gear or food and how I should try something new--and they FREAK OUT--"you shouldn't do that on your race day"...It always makes me laugh b/c I have to remind them for the hundreth time that race day for me is Disney on the 9th! Space Coast is my test run for Crowd Control and Race-like conditions but other than that just another training day for me. The funny thing--I'm going to get passed by the leading marathon runner before I complete the half since the halfs run one loop along the river and the fulls have to run the same loop twice (I'm glad Disney is only 1 loop--I don't like repeats or back and forth more than once for some reason--it unmotivates me).

That being said--has anyone tried the Clif Bars?? That's my new test to see if I like something other than Gu for a little variety.

I discovered I do not like Gatorade--it keeps me thirst instead of quenching my thirst.

 

[TriMom]

Monday's training - I did 5 miles on the dreadmill today. I really hate indoor running now, but it the only way I can get a workout in durning the week. I tried to think of it as good mental training for the stretch between AK and WWOS.


You know your a marathoner when a 5 mile run becomes the "short" run this week.


For those of you looking for what to wear, I recommend the Runner's World "Dress the Runner" page:

http://www.runnersworld.com/tool/1,5429,s6-52-0-0-0,00.html

you enter the weather conditions, and they tell you the best thing to wear. It has never let me down.

Lisa - I like a Cliff Bar about 30 min. before I start a run, they feel really heavy in stomach when I tried one during the run. As for flavors - I like the peanut butter the best. I don't like the Chocolate brownie, I will leave it to your imagination what it looks like. Have you tried PowerGel? - I like the taste better than GU, and some flavors have caffine

 

[10nis]

Hi there. New to this board

I am training to run the full marathon, what a huge challenge. I ran an 18 mile organized road race in preparation last Saturday and survived with minimal wounds (blister on toenail and a bit of chafing). I definitely think wearing what you plan on wearing race day for your long walks/runs is vital to be comfortable on race day. I wore my fanny pack for the first time and was pleasantly surprised that it did not bother me during the run! (neoprene CD fanny pack from circuit city-caselogic brand, worked out great-big enough to carry my disposible camera, too!)

As for the clif bars, I love them. My favorite is almond bark cherry. I tried the brownie flavor and didn't enjoy it! I eat them an hour or so before my long runs, have never eaten it while I ran.

I suck the powergel vanilla in the middle of the long runs. So far that is the only brand and flavor I can get down. I do notice a difference in my energy level once I get that stuff in me.

I have a question for anyone who has particpated in this event in past years. The corral placements...are they numbered? lettered?Do all the people who estimate over 5 hrs get thrown in corrals together or do they separate out those people as well? I know if you estimate under 5 hrs you have to provide proof of time. Just wondering if everyone else just get thrown in there or if they attempt to separate the slower runners from the walkers (someone who estimates 5hr 20 min from someone who estimates 6 hr 20 min)

Also, are they very strict about the corrals? I am running with two other people and we did not organize ourselves on the registration with the same estimated finish time. Will we be allowed to be in the same corrals at the start if our numbers aren't the same?

Thanks for your help! Anyone with insight on how to best go about race morning, I am listening! Not looking forward to the early wake up call but it sounds like it must be done to get to the start on time!

Less than 7 weeks to go

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Originally posted by 10nis
Hi there. New to this board

I am training to run the full marathon, what a huge challenge. I ran an 18 mile organized road race in preparation last Saturday and survived with minimal wounds (blister on toenail and a bit of chafing). I definitely think wearing what you plan on wearing race day for your long walks/runs is vital to be comfortable on race day. I wore my fanny pack for the first time and was pleasantly surprised that it did not bother me during the run! (neoprene CD fanny pack from circuit city-caselogic brand, worked out great-big enough to carry my disposible camera, too!)

As for the clif bars, I love them. My favorite is almond bark cherry. I tried the brownie flavor and didn't enjoy it! I eat them an hour or so before my long runs, have never eaten it while I ran.

I suck the powergel vanilla in the middle of the long runs. So far that is the only brand and flavor I can get down. I do notice a difference in my energy level once I get that stuff in me.

I have a question for anyone who has particpated in this event in past years. The corral placements...are they numbered? lettered?Do all the people who estimate over 5 hrs get thrown in corrals together or do they separate out those people as well? I know if you estimate under 5 hrs you have to provide proof of time. Just wondering if everyone else just get thrown in there or if they attempt to separate the slower runners from the walkers (someone who estimates 5hr 20 min from someone who estimates 6 hr 20 min)

Also, are they very strict about the corrals? I am running with two other people and we did not organize ourselves on the registration with the same estimated finish time. Will we be allowed to be in the same corrals at the start if our numbers aren't the same?

Thanks for your help! Anyone with insight on how to best go about race morning, I am listening! Not looking forward to the early wake up call but it sounds like it must be done to get to the start on time!

Less than 7 weeks to go

Welcome--thanks on the Cliff Info--I eat my breakfast pre-long runs..just notice sometimes I get the grumbly's during the run--I use Gu for the energy--I was just looking for a snack food LOL. I have been using cookies, but was looking for something with a little more bang for the buck

Corral Placement is STRICT--your number (which was determined by your predicted finish time) determines your corral. Evidently they are pretty darn persnickety about it. Our coaches shared that after the start line--you'll see people waiting with cell phone talking to their friends who were placed in corrals further back. So all I can recommend is cell phone to fix that problem. If they or you have proof of time--you can always request a different corral than the one assigned when you get to World of Sports to pick up your packets. I was told that the 5 hour time was THE most popular--so some people will get slid back b/c there just is only so much room in that corral. So if my proof of time gets me into the corral, then I will show them. I am not certain on the walkers vs. runners--but if there is an hour spread in finishing times--might be a toughy--I think you can go to the back of the crowd--just ask at the EXPO when you get pick up your packet. Otherwise, cell phone is the way to go!!!

Race Morning tips--On a long run day sometime before the race--practice getting up at your wake up call time---and then having the breakfast you plan on having on race morning. You can bring your own or they do have the cafeterias opened selling basic items (no eggs and bacon ). Once you eat your breakfast--you can always go back to bed--or just practice waiting for 2 hours and then running LOL--but this way you will know if your body needs a little more food than you are giving it or if you need to power up some more in the wait period prior to the race.

The biggest WARMTH tip provided to me was shop garage sales or thrift stores looking for a comfy blanket to keep you warm while you are waiting for the race to start and then shed it like you will your other layers (bought also at thrift stores).

The biggest POTTY tip provided---If you are usually heading to the potty for the unmentionable potty around race start--it's time to train yourself to go earlier--or face waiting in porto potty lines. Our coach said some teammembers once tried laxatives--it worked for some and worked too much for one runner who stopped at every potty along the way. As far as peeing--Go when you wake up, Go before you leave the hotel, go when you get to the lot, go right before they are lining you up--and try to avoid the potty's in the first few miles b/c the lines are long. But hey guess what--evidently people have and will always go in the bushes during the disney marathon--so you might want to carry some TP if nature is really really calling and their isn't a potty for miles And join the club of those who peed on property without getting arrested.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

On the unmentionable potty--I had ice cream the night before my long run and it worked--but that is for me--someone who does NOT eat dairy (I'm not lactose intolerant--just don't typically like it).

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Originally posted by TriMom
For those of you looking for what to wear, I recommend the Runner's World "Dress the Runner" page:

http://www.runnersworld.com/tool/1,5429,s6-52-0-0-0,00.html

you enter the weather conditions, and they tell you the best thing to wear. It has never let me down.

That dress the runner thing is Neat!

Just keep in mind you want your items to be sheddable b/c you won't be wanting to wear them by the end of the race--I did it for 39 degrees and 50 degrees--HUGE difference...Went from Jacket glove and pants to running shorts and t-shirt or singlet. It will probalby be close to 70 for marathon conclusion--not sure on half conclusion.

I wouldn't be buying expensive items for race day!