Marathon Training Thread for 11/28-12/5

[karebear1]

OH MY GOSH !!!! WE'RE GETTING SO CLOSE!!!!!!!!

Welcome home CHeryl- pleas feel free to ask any DVC questions- I do what i can to convert all my friends to DVC! We want details ! DETAILS ! I SAY!!!! Please- tell us about your crusie.

Congrats to everyone this week. You have a ll done so great.... again! BUT I have not- I'm gonna try to start walking again tomorrow. I was supposed to start Saturday, but I've been pretty sick all weekend. Better to get through all the flu/sinus infection/just feeling crmby all around stuff now I guess. I'll let y'all know how I do tomorrow- hopefully I'll feel like I have some kind of energy to do this!

Is anyone else starting to FREAK OUT yet? <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZSYYYYYYYYUS' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_6_1.gif' border=0></a>

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

6 more weeks!
Yup, I am starting to stress some. I know I've got it down time-wise, I'm just going to be nervous and getting more so as time draws near.

Everyone keep at it. We can do it!

 

[maryliz]

Hi everyone! After over a week without my internet access at home, Susan-Ontario's DH came over and fixed it all up for me I just finished reading last weeks thread. Lily, you SO ROCK! And Lisa, WOW on that awesome time for your 1/2 marathon. I did find the same thing when we did the Niagara 1/2 ... trying to drink the water out of the cups made me almost choke on it sometimes. I had 2 bottles with me for about the first 8 miles, and that was really heavy. So I think I'll do the one bottle thing, and fill 'er up at the water stations.

I did not get the appropriate amount of training in this week, but then I knew I wouldn't. For those that are injured, take it easy ... you need to recover fully before you do too much training.

Cheryl ... welcome back from your cruise!

Happy Training week, everyone!

Mary-Liz

 

[Susan--Ontario]

Good Sunday Evening Everyone,

I'm sending pixie dust and prayers to all my fellow trainees for good health, easy training and a great week!!!

Today was a rest day but this week I'm really back into it full time. Like Debbie said we did 5 miles yesterday in 80 minutes. I was very pleased. My foot hurt a bit today and I think it was because my shoes weren't tied up tight enough.

Cheryl--you'll love DVC. When we bought we did the resale verses Saratoga and eventually bought at Saratoga. PM me if you have any questions.

The only stress I'm feeling right now is how my DH is going to make out with my clingy 3 yr old DD while I'm away. Fortunately my niece is going to come and spend the weekend to give him a bit of a break. He's not used to dealing with her on a continuous basis.

Have a super week everyone!!

 

[ibouncetoo]

I love the start of a new week.....haven't wrecked my eating or exercising schedule yet! Ah, a clean slate. However, I seem to be out of groceries again....always dangerous. Perhaps if I commit to a Subway wrap for lunch, I won't wander into a sitdown restaurant and order something naughty.....however did those french fries get on my plate??? AH, and I should WALK to Subway, it's not too far to do on my lunch hour and it's going to be in the 50's tomorrow, so I won't get hot on the walk. What a brilliant idea.....see what happens when you just show up on the WISH thread?

Oh, anyone staying at POP, please check in here:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=7005983#post7005983

Ooops, getting late time to hit the hay....60 MIN walk tomorrow morning!

 

[TammyNC]

I have been MIA for a long time. Life has just been very busy and I have been neglecting myself. I am really worried now that I will not be able to finish the 1/2. I have put back on my weight and I haven't started any training yet and I can't remember the last time I was on the treadmill. Do you think it is possible to start working up my strength now or is it too late? I don't want to get started on that day and find I can only go a mile. Any advice on how to start training at such a late date or should I just chalk it up to lesson learned and not even worry about trying? Thanks for your help.

 

[karebear1]

Tammy- I say try to do what you can do. There are plenty of us that are doubting what we can do as this half marathon draws closer. Just last week, there were a couple of posts that sounded just like yours! If you get busy and really focus, you might be able to do it. You've already paid the registration fee- you may as well do what you can. Even if you don't finish, at least you can start knowng that you've done everything you can do to start it!

 

[karebear1]

I just want to make sure that everyone here saw Dawn's generous offer to make lime green scarves for us to wear on marathon morning. She has enough fabric left for 9 more, so if you haven't signed up for one, make sure you do!!

 

[tw1nsmom]

Tammy - don't give up! There's still time to get ready for the 1/2. I'm not sure that I'll be able to finish in time either, but the real victory is in the attempt! A year ago I would never have thought it was possible, but now I know I at least have a chance at finishing.

I had a less than stellar training week last week. However, the rest seems to have done my left knee and hip a world of good. This week I'm going to get back in the groove, but slowly. Today, Wed., Thurs., and Fri. I'm going to mall walk for 45 minutes each day (I have a doctors appt. on Tuesday...I'll try to get in some cross training on th exercise bike). Saturday I'll do a "long" walk of about 5 miles. The following week I'll get back on track with a longer walk.


Dawn

 

[geetey]

Hello one and all!
Wow - it's weird getting used to the new board format.
To answer your question, Karen, YES! I AM FREAKING OUT!!! I am still not confident in my ability to maintain the pace needed. My short walks don't seem to be boosting my long walk times, but I am going to keep at it. Today is my scheduled day of rest -- good thing since it is pouring cats and dogs here.
I went to Target and got some of their knock off coolmax clothing. I even found some pieces on clearance! :jumping4: (I love a bargain!) I will be trying those out this week. I really need to get my clothing/fanny pack items perfected. I am afraid of overdressing and being too hot.

Here's to a good week!

I am off to check in on the POP thread!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Hi all--just checking in!!!

Take the training slow--you still have a month and a half--and the most your longest walk/run needs to be is about 8 to 10 miles..if you can keep pace with that, you should be fine for the half on the 9th. IF anyone who is having training problems can even join a gym and get on the elliptical or swim laps to keep up your cardio--that will go a long way while you are letting your body heal. We have one girl who severely injured her foot while riding her horse--she has been keeping up on the elliptical (praise to her--she rides that thing for 2 and a half hours ). She is still heading towards doing it--though she is still having some issues--but she has been able to train without setting one foot on the ground.

They say not to increase your total weekly mileage by more than 10% a week during training. So if you are going to try for really training for the half--I would set yourself up with a schedule and try to stick to it. If your body is really telling you that you can't do a day--then certainly don't do it. The times I have listened to my body, it has been very beneficial! 6 weeks is tough--but you can do it!! Remember this--they don't start the sweeper time until the last person crosses the finish line--so try to be towards the front of your corral--that should buy you a couple of minutes to be ahead of the sweeper.


A local Massage Place had a one day sale--half off gift certificates--I bought 4 for $110 to include 3 1-hour massages and 1 90-minute massage. Regular price $220--I am a very happy camper. I will use the 90-minute this week as I have been too long without and am having lots of problems (they always go away when running--very odd, but that is just how my body has been functioning for 10 years--workouts are GOOD things). And I got to try before I bought as well--they were invited to the Space Coast Marathon yesterday--so I got to enjoy a post-event massage right away...it is very good for getting that lactic acid loose so that you will eliminate it--Virtually NO SORENESS today--even after I was afraid b/c of the fear of overdoing it yesterday. While it was free at this event yesterday--from what I hear it isn't free at Disney--so I say definitely pocket a twenty or two and head to those massage tables post race. Or do what someone else did and book a Disney massage--your body will LOVE you!!!

I am very excited!!! Hubby agreed to the massages no questions asked (half off and a lifetime of muscle issues--he happily agreed so I'd quit bugging him for massages ). I wish I could have bought more! Now all I have to do is coordinate with my chiropractor and I will have a very happy body for my 16 mile run this weekend (that almost sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it )?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Posting this as an FYI that I submitted on another thread to explain the finishing time/pace requirements at Disney--hopes this helps--REMEMBER--"Just keep swimming, swimming...Just keep swimming, swim swim swim" (I was shouting this yesterday during the half--I am a big dork!!!). And the 15 minutes to cross the start line--that is for the runners in the mid-corrals--it will take a while for the back of the pack to cross--my TIP--go to the front of your corral!! 16 minute pace calculates to a 3 h 29.6 minute race time--so it is 3 and a half hours.

I think 3:30 is the maximum (official) time allowed to finish in. I may not make that time, but I can't imagine they'd pick me up if I want to continue! I checked the official stats for the half alst year and they were recording people atht had 17:18 minute miles. According to WDW- you have to do a 16 minute mile- so I think there may be some leeway- not a lot, but some.

They don't start the sweeper clock until the last person crosses the finish line--it can take a solid 15 minutes at least for some to cross the start line--so it wouldn't be fair of course to start the clock right away. When that last person crosses, the time starts. That explains the fudge factor on some people's pacing--I think anywhere between 16 and 18--you should be good! Just make sure you do get to the front of your corral--that will be you some extra precious seconds on your pace. The 16 minute/3 hour 30 minute pace--will be what that last person has to achieve before being picked up. If anyone isn't meeting this pace at the 10K point, I believe (so half of the half)--then he/she gets picked up. Make sense? I should post this on our thread--so others can see.

And yes they do pick people up regardless if you want to finish or not. One of our team in training ladies--just missed the van--they let her pass the checkpoint (she had a prosthesis and the official was watching the clock--our coaches were running with her--they always keep track of us ). As soon as she passed--the van pulled into the road and blocked any other runners (they weren't on her tail--so it wasn't like that ). No runners were allowed past that point (or walkers!). Into the van/bus they had to go to be transported to the finish

 

[karebear1]

Today, for the first time in 6 days, I walked 2 miles. And guess what??? I didn't have any pain! No shin splint pain- it's amazing to me! I did my walk pretty slow though- 20 minute mile walks.

Lisa- you have me scared that I will be picked up by the sweeper now! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZSYYYYYYYYUS' target='_blank'><imgsrc='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_7.gif' border=0></a>

I liked it a lot better when I thought I had some kind of chance. Now, I feel like I'm doomed. But I'm still gonna try to beat the time I need to so I can finish.

 

[Susan--Ontario]

Karen, don't worry. If we get picked up by the sweeper truck we'll just make a party of it.

I went out tonight with my DS and did 2.4 miles in 40 minutes. Not very fast but it was a bit cool and that set my asthma off. The time did go by fast because my son just yakked the entire time. He is like a walking encyclopedia.

Have super night everyone!!

 

[Cheryl N. WI]

It is way TOO COLD here. I want to be back in the warmth of the cruise!!! When I did my 55 min walk late this afternoon it was only 35 not 80 like last week when I was walking on the Magic. OK I'll stop whining now. I didn't get a chance to drive the course I walked today but I felt like I was moving prettyu fast so I think my time is still doing OK. I am gettting scared now that we are at 6 weeks YIKES how can it be coming so fast! This is going to be a hard time to stick to the training for me because of all the hecticness of the upcoming holidays but maybe I'll scale down a little on the decorating this year and every week I am goingt o try and "schedule" my walks and crosstraining in so that I keep up with this. I have also found that I am spending too much time on the DVC board these last 2 days trying to learn as much about that to help us make our decision on that issue. These boards are just way too addictive for me. Exercise first, DIS boards second and everything else is falling to the wayside, oh well.

Keep moving everyone! WE CAN AND WILL DO THIS!

Cheryl

 

[Baileymouse]

Hey everyone,
I am totally freaking out! I KNOW I can walk 13 miles, I just don't know that I can do it quickly.

I have been going to the gym but lately I've been so tired, I haven't felt much like going. The sun goes away and my energy level falls off so much.

Still, can't wait - it should be a blast! I'm gonna put my best foot forward!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

It looks as if we have some very determined people here. I am glad to hear it! Everyone is trying to do their best. Do what you can and don't press beyond your limits, just press a bit.

Went to the gym with DH today. Had an OK workout. I did a 25 min recumbant warmup. Then I jumped on the cross trainer/eliptical for 25 min did 2 miles on that. Then did machine circuit and a stretch cool down.

Everyone keep on keepin' on. It is coming together and keep working at it. We can do this!

 

[maryliz]

Hi everyone. This cold, dark weather is really depressing. I got home from work and decided I would do an hour walk before supper. It was still dark, but there were lots of people out BBQ'ing, and lots of traffic coming home from work. I did 4.10 miles in 60 minutes, so I'm pretty happy about it. And I felt good about making the time I needed for this.

Please do not, anyone, stress about the sweeper truck. I can tell you that I never thought I was doing better than a 15 minute mile, and that was me "going all out". I measured using my pedometer, as well as driving the course after. And on race day, we managed a 14 minute mile for about the first 9 miles, and then we actually slowed it up since we knew we would easily make the 3 hrs and 15 min mark. I don't know if my measuring was off all the time (I suspect so because my stride is longer than I have put into my pedometer), or if just the excitement of the race and the people cheering us on caused us to just go faster I have read on other posts that they do not sweep you if you've made it into MK in the allotted time (and that's the time of the last person to cross the start line, as Lisa has explained). And if you think about it, what's the point of sweeping you if you've made it through MK ... you're not in anyone's way between there and the finish line so I just cannot see Disney doing that to people that have made it that far. I'm very happy that I won't have near the nerves that I would have if we hadn't done the Niagara one. I know some of what to expect now (although waaaayyyy more people in Disney -- there were no start corrals for the start of the walking 1/2), so I think I'll be able to relax and just enjoy. My biggest stress is my fear of getting injured such that I can't even start the race. If something happens during the race, that's just bad luck and I'll be very to see the sweeper truck come along.

It's gonna be GREAT ! I wish I could take away some of the nervousness people are feeling. We're all going to be there for each other ... swept or not, we're all winners because we had the courage to even sign up for this thing! How many of us hesitated before we hit "send" on the registration. Didn't we all feel "what the heck am I doing?" And look at how far we've all come in the past 11 months. You are all "the wind beneath my wings" and I can't wait to meet everyone in less than 6 weeks!

Hugs to all ... LYMI

Mary-Liz

 

[Rachael Q]

No running/walking for me today. It snowed! Didn't settle but there was snowflakes amongst the rain. For those on the east coast it wouldn't amount to anything, but for a transplanted aussie living in Vancouver it was cold! While I am prepared for a cold morning start to the half in January, I did not have the appropriate gear to run in the snow. I will try again tomorrow.

For anyone who is doubting they can finish in the alloted time, remember this...in October 2003 I ran/walked my first ever 1/2 marathon. My training time was 3&1/2 hours which was aiming for a 16 min mile. But about 1/2 way through the course other runners/walkers were cheering each other on, people on the streets were cheering , and the volunteers were cheering. That did amazing things for me, and my chip time ended up being 3 hours 19 mins, a 15 min mile - a minute faster per mile than I had ran/walked in training.

Sometimes the atmosphere will be added the boost to get you to the end!

Ahhh - I finally got my marathon package today - run/walker #22657.

And I got the confirmations and receipt of payments for our hotels - POP/Beach Club/Wilderness Lodge.

I booked the Segway tour, and made a PS for Le Cellier.

And while we were in Seattle on the weekend I got some Disney Dollars.

It's beginning to seem alot like Disney World!

Rachael

 

[Rachael Q]

Just realised I hadn't subscribed to the thread, so had to post again!