Marathon Weekend 2016

[StarGirl11]

how does early registration work? do you just get a link on the passholder page?

There's a special page on the WDW annual pass site that talks about RunDisney early registration. On the day of there will be a link that goes straight to a runDisney page that will have eventually live links to the race you want to register for.

On another note to previous Dopey runners, how does corral placement for the 5k/10k portion work?

 

[Ariel484]

On another note to previous Dopey runners, how does corral placement for the 5k/10k portion work?

I think they use your proof of time. For example, I was in corral I for the half and marathon, corral B for the 5K and 10K.

 

[ANIM8R]

Looking at the Galloway plan for Goofy wasn't super helpful - what would you suggest be the breakdown for back-to-back mileage days? Like, if my full plan has me running 13 miles on Saturday, should I shoot for 7.5 on Friday?

I've done three Goofy's now (including two Dopey's) and I always kept my Saturday distance half of my Sunday distance. That's what worked for me.

If I remember correctly, Galloway's Saturday's are less than 50% of Sunday (is that correct?). I scrapped that after the first back-to-back - it made the longer run on Sunday seem that much longer to me!

 

[Ariel484]

So, I just used the McMillan Calculator for my marathon time based on my first half marathon (that I was under trained for) and it puts me at 5:47. So, just BARELY sub 6 hours.

In the near month since that race, I've not run a distance longer than 3 miles - I've been focusing more on overall conditioning and strength training before the DLH Training Plan starts, BUT ... I have noticed a slow, but steady improvement in my times for 3 miles. So, as far as training is going ... I feel like I'm finally putting myself on the right track - and that's the ONLY reason I'm entertaining Goofy at this point.

Looking at the Galloway plan for Goofy wasn't super helpful - what would you suggest be the breakdown for back-to-back mileage days? Like, if my full plan has me running 13 miles on Saturday, should I shoot for 7.5 on Friday?

I know I've said it before, but the other reason I'm thinking about this is that I have the time and nothing stopping me from training. I mean, other than making meals and doing the dishes and other housewifey stuff.

(If you're playing along at home, I'm back to 60% Goofy, 40% Marathon Only).

When I trained for Goofy (2013) I used Hal Higdon's Novice 1 Marathon plan. Basically I would move the Wednesday runs to Fridays on occasion to mimic Goofy, but I didn't do it every weekend. I think I had 5-6 back-to-back weekends overall and that prepared me for Goofy. Actually used the same plan for Dopey this year.

 

[FFigawi]

Looking at the Galloway plan for Goofy wasn't super helpful - what would you suggest be the breakdown for back-to-back mileage days? Like, if my full plan has me running 13 miles on Saturday, should I shoot for 7.5 on Friday?

I might be an outlier, but I never ran any back-to-back long runs when training just for Goofy. I just used my normal marathon training program because I viewed both races as just extended fun runs. If you are going to do them, I'd recommend making one half the length of the other. That'd mean either 13/6.5 or 6.5/13, for example, depending on how you want to teach your legs to run when they're tired.

 

[Keels]

I've done three Goofy's now (including two Dopey's) and I always kept my Saturday distance half of my Sunday distance. That's what worked for me.

If I remember correctly, Galloway's Saturday's are less than 50% of Sunday (is that correct?). I scrapped that after the first back-to-back - it made the longer run on Sunday seem that much longer to me!

When I trained for Goofy (2013) I used Hal Higdon's Novice 1 Marathon plan. Basically I would move the Wednesday runs to Fridays on occasion to mimic Goofy, but I didn't do it every weekend. I think I had 5-6 back-to-back weekends overall and that prepared me for Goofy. Actually used the same plan for Dopey this year.

I might be an outlier, but I never ran any back-to-back long runs when training just for Goofy. I just used my normal marathon training program because I viewed both races as just extended fun runs. If you are going to do them, I'd recommend making one half the length of the other. That'd mean either 13/6.5 or 6.5/13, for example, depending on how you want to teach your legs to run when they're tired.

Thanks for all the advice, y'all!

I'm having a pretty depressing day and now just thinking about being able to do and finish Goofy has been the bright spot. Thanks again!

 

[Schmoopsie Poo!]

(NVM... I found it )

 

[dancingtodisney]

I've got TWO major charity events I'm heading up right now, that both end the first two weeks in May. After that, I promise my Training Journal here will be updated regularly! I've got all my notes, I just need to force myself to take time to write everything out.

17 nights will be awesome!! My parents still live in Orlando, so we drive out there and spend a minimum of 3 weeks at a time out there - so I'm with ya on the long visits! 18 hours in a car with one husband and three dogs will make you want to stay where you're at for a while!

Oh great make sure you post a link!
I just started mine now I have to make sure I keep it updated!
Oh that’s pretty cool, 3 weeks sounds PERFECT!! Will you be staying with your parents then?
I’ve just caught up on the rest of the posts and it’s looking like you’re really considering Goofy… Oooooh how exciting!!!

 

[dancingtodisney]

I put together a training plan for Dopey that combines Hal Higdon's Novice Supreme Marathon training plan & Dopey Training Plan with some alterations to account for our 10mile run to be used as our proof of time and the Dublin Marathon.

Would really like some opinions on it, I have included SS which stands for Stretch and Strenghten as I plan to continue strenght training as well and work on my flexibility. Highlighted in Phase 1 are some up and coming races that I'm interested in, I may decide to sign up for one or two.







Also started a PTR Training thread HERE if anyone is interested in following along, any tips and advice much appreciated, this is the first time I've put together a proper training plan!

 

[Kathymford]

You mean this?

http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?SREF=FBEvent&CMP=23-13&CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=2139472

I'm pretty sure that's the right one, but I'll be for sure closer to AP/DVC registration.

Seriously. How do you do that? So do you think this is the link for AP or regular? Or do we not know yet.

Today, we finally made it official and we are going to do this race. My DBF will be doing the full, one friend Dopey, one friend the half, and me, I'm in for the 1/2, but I'm still debating on adding the 10k. I probably shouldn't since we will be doing Star Wars the following weekend (hopefully).

 

[SmartGuyCEO]

The Active link above is for general registration. If you try to click on it this Tuesday it will state that registration opens on 4/28/15 at noon. It won't work until that day.

 

[wilbur]

Haven't run in the marthon weekend since 2013.
The race tech tees were unisex.
Is this still true (unisex) or are the tees men's/ women's specific?

Thanks.

 

[dancingtodisney]

Haven't run in the marthon weekend since 2013.
The race tech tees were unisex.
Is this still true (unisex) or are the tees men's/ women's specific?

Thanks.

They're gender specific now

 

[Ariel484]

They're gender specific now

FINALLY.

 

[SunDial]

2 hours to go for the AP/DVC window to register. What are the guesses on how quick the early allotment for each race will fill up? My guesses.

Full won't
Goofy won't
Dopey maybe last half hour
Half, 10K, and 5K about 15 minutes or so

 

[dancingtodisney]

2 hours to go for the AP/DVC window to register. What are the guesses on how quick the early allotment for each race will fill up? My guesses.

Full won't
Goofy won't
Dopey maybe last half hour
Half, 10K, and 5K about 15 minutes or so

I'm not able to register early but I am interested to see how fast Dopey sells out, keep us posted

 

[Simba's Mom]

DH is hoping to register today. Thanks for the reminder-I just sent him a text reminding him to try to register.

 

[SarahDisney]

Good luck to everyone hoping to register today. I hope everyone gets in for the race(s) they want!

Now if only the 28th could come sooner for us non-DVC/AP people ...

 

[Yooperroo]

I'm pregnant and will be giving birth the end of June. Therefore I won't be able to provide an accurate race time at registration because I won't be participating in runs until later this fall. Does anyone know how late I can submit a proof of time in order to be placed in the correct corral?

 

[Outonarun]

From the runDisney website, here are a few select sentences (the site has much more detailed information):

"Please remember, Proof of Time must be provided between May 28, 2015 and October 6, 2015."

• "If proof of time is not provided by October 6, 2015, data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start corral.

• No corral changes will be made after October 6, 2015."