Marathon Weekend 2017!

[Z-Knight]

Houston has the Run Houston 10k series - 5 races throughout the year:

2017 dates...very similar to 2016
#1, Jan 1
#2, Apr 1
#3, Jun 4
#4, Sep 24
#5, Dec 2

There are also other 10k races like the bridge series, etc. This is year 3 of the series in 2017, should have had plenty of opportunity to get a POT race. And they are cheap and great medals.

btw, I use this site to look for races ... here is a link to my default search for Houston area:

http://www.runningintheusa.com/Race...State=TX&Radius=50&Rank=Month&Month=11&Page=1

 

[Ariel484]

Tried today my first 21 Miles run. Ended after 13.5 Miles with my stomach started cramping ;-(

It happens to all of us. See if you can learn anything from it (something you ate beforehand/the night before?) and do better next time!

 

[CP3uhoh]

Sorry to hear about your frustration with Wine & Dine. This is the reason that my #1 piece of advice for new RunDisney participants is to get a proof of time. If you want to run a fast rD race you need to be further up in the corrals.

It does seem, however, that you have some misconceptions about run/walk methods. My understanding of them and how I've always applied them is to follow them from the start. So people using Galloway are going to be walking anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes into the race. When I ran injured last January I was running 0:30 and walking 2:00 and still maintaining a 13:00/mile pace. As I progressed, I was able to run/walk a 2:05 half marathon before switching back to full running.

Walkers 5-6 wide is a constant frustration at rD almost regardless of starting corral. I think we can all feel your pain there. I think you're off base, though, with your frustration with the people who took the time to run a race fast enough (at least a 10k for a half marathon, btw) to move up a corral or few so that they could better enjoy the rD race experience, characters, etc. You had the opportunity to do the same with proper planning, even in Houston.

Hope you get a nice fast PoT race nailed down and that you enjoy your next rD event more!

That's fair, when I was run walk training I was pretty quickly up to 5 minutes running first but others not, these people didn't seem to be pacing or have a real strategy, at least some. It was really the 5-6 wide especially at the beginning where it was so narrow for whatever reason on the road.

I will say from the time of registration until the deadline there was no race over a 5k before the deadline at least from searching Active and a couple other places. But I am a novice for sure.

Of course for whatever reason a 10 mile run was not eligible for the Houston Marathon POT and the Wine and Dine was 6 days too late but it shouldn't be a problem there.

 

[AThrillingChase]

With no POT at Wine and Dine I was positioned in Corral H even though I'm about a 9:00/mi pace. I missed the cutoff by a couple of weeks on a 10-mile race. In Houston we don't have to many long races over the summer. I was solo so by blind luck of heading to the bag check/porta potty as soon as getting off the bus I was in the corral about 20 minutes before start ready to go and got fairly close to the front.

Within 50 yards of the starting line I was in the clear with nothing in front of me and right on my pace....then it happened. I just hit a wall of humanity before even getting to mile 1, people 5-6 wide already WALKING. I think Galloway's run walk method is fantastic, I started training with that and just got my pace too fast to stay with it so I am for it. I'm not sure what plan has you walking at less than a mile though.

Plus, if you want to walk that early, don't stand 5-6 wide. I think if you plan to walk THAT MUCH, you should start in the back. I feel like that people run a 5k to get as far up as possible to walk an even slower pace then 16:00/mi so as to not get swept. Apologies if this was you, just a little frustrating. I really wanted to get under 2 hours for my first half marathon and I ran 2:03 because my first few miles were weaving and dodging people with a pace over 9:40. It took till mile 7 to get on a decent pace. I was quite proud of running 9:47 on my first mile and 8:13 on my last and I do wonder if the slower pace helped me achieve that but I was disappointed to encounter walls of walkers so early and so many not standing to the right.

Sorry for venting, but this group is probably the only people that can understand that frustration.

People do definitely walk or run too many across. But, with a runDisney race crowds are just plain the norm. I start in the first third or half of corrals every race and I ran an extra .7 miles at wine and dine from dodging. I didn't stop for any photos either. The only way to avoid that is pretty much to be in the first 3 ish corrals. People generally suggest disney for more fun runs, and local races for time improvement.

I also wanted to add, because I see this a lot, runDisney does not say to walk on the right for their races. They say "to the side" because they push the Galloway run/walk method heavily so simply there is not enough room for every walker to go right. Runners are supposed to use the center. But people are all working under different instructions and it just turns into a jumbled mess every time

 

[camaker]

That's fair, when I was run walk training I was pretty quickly up to 5 minutes running first but others not, these people didn't seem to be pacing or have a real strategy, at least some. It was really the 5-6 wide especially at the beginning where it was so narrow for whatever reason on the road.

I will say from the time of registration until the deadline there was no race over a 5k before the deadline at least from searching Active and a couple other places. But I am a novice for sure.

Of course for whatever reason a 10 mile run was not eligible for the Houston Marathon POT and the Wine and Dine was 6 days too late but it shouldn't be a problem there.

Be sure to check out the runningintheusa.com site that a couple of folks have mentioned. It's a great resource. I'm using it to try to plan out my races for next year right now. Active typically only has a small subset of the races that you'll find there.

 

[FFigawi]

It happens to all of us.

Totally agree! It's not a good training cycle for me if I don't have at least one truly awful session.

 

[DerTobi75]

Totally agree! It's not a good training cycle for me if I don't have at least one truly awful session.

Well, it was the second awful session for me this week! Looks like, it is my awful week

After all, I guess, it was a mental thing. My legs got tired and at Mile 12 everything else was ok, it got a little bit warmer, than expected, as the suddenly sun comes out. I started some calculation, how much I have to run, how long do I need etc.! Somehow that seemed to break my will.

 

[FFigawi]

After all, I guess, it was a mental thing. My legs got tired and at Mile 12 everything else was ok, it got a little bit warmer, than expected, as the suddenly sun comes out. I started some calculation, how much I have to run, how long do I need etc.! Somehow that seemed to break my will.

Looking ahead can do that to a person. As difficult as it can be sometimes, I find it better to not think about how far I have to go or how long it will take me. Focusing on the present and on short goals (the next mile, the next mailbox, etc.) can help you not get distracted or feel down during a long run or race.

 

[DerTobi75]

Focusing on the present and on short goals (the next mile, the next mailbox, etc.) can help you not get distracted or feel down during a long run or race.

Another thing that made it easy to stop was, that at Mile 12.5 I had to pass my car. First I thought about, taking a little break, putting my GPS device and hydration pack into the car and go on for the last miles. But it did not work. For my next long run, I am looking for a better course that made me not pass my car

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney All-Stars!

Six. Weeks. That's it. 42 days. This is going to be awesome.

In the spirit of Turkey Day, thankfulness and all that jazz, this week's Sundays are for Disney question is about what we're thankful for. But, since this is the DisBoards and we're all presumably thankful for our friends, family, jobs, etc., I want to know what Disney- and running-related things you are thankful for. Be as serious or as silly as you want and list as many as you want.

I am thankful for:

- The injury I sustained during last week's 16-mile run being far less serious than it could have been. It cost me a week of training, but I feel good about getting started again on Tuesday and making the push to the marathon.
- Jumping over from the photography boards earlier this year and finding this thread. 186 pages (and counting!) of information, insights, humor and support. You guys are great.
- The staff at Ohana that will be helping me stuff my belly with dumplings, honey coriander wings, shrimp and steak after the marathon.
- The relative calm in Magic Kingdom after Wishes that will allow me to ride Splash Mountain over and over again.

 

[PCFriar80]

I am thankful for:
- Being able to run again after breaking my left arm in May and bicep/rotator cuff surgery on my right arm in July. Started back up on October 28th and I am up to 7 mile runs as my long run preparing for the 1/2 marathon.
- Buying in to DVC in 2002 with BCVs as our home resort and Epcot in "our backyard". It's nice to know a pint of bass ale is only a short walk away!
Not to mention the leisurely stroll to Hollywood studios.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Good morning, runDisney All-Stars!

Six. Weeks. That's it. 42 days. This is going to be awesome.

In the spirit of Turkey Day, thankfulness and all that jazz, this week's Sundays are for Disney question is about what we're thankful for. But, since this is the DisBoards and we're all presumably thankful for our friends, family, jobs, etc., I want to know what Disney- and running-related things you are thankful for. Be as serious or as silly as you want and list as many as you want.

I am thankful for:

- The injury I sustained during last week's 16-mile run being far less serious than it could have been. It cost me a week of training, but I feel good about getting started again on Tuesday and making the push to the marathon.
- Jumping over from the photography boards earlier this year and finding this thread. 186 pages (and counting!) of information, insights, humor and support. You guys are great.
- The staff at Ohana that will be helping me stuff my belly with dumplings, honey coriander wings, shrimp and steak after the marathon.
- The relative calm in Magic Kingdom after Wishes that will allow me to ride Splash Mountain over and over again.

I'm thankful that I gave running a chance and that it has made such an incredible impact on the quality of my life. I am happy to say that I've finished every race I've entered and have achieved things I never thought possible.

As for Disney, I am thankful that I am able to visit WDW once a year and that this year I will get to be there with all of my nieces and nephews. Disney is always magical, but seeing it through the eyes of my five favorite little people will make it even better.

On a more frivolous note, I'm thankful for flat courses and all of the food at Disney.

 

[DopeyBadger]

I'm thankful for

-this DisBoards Running Community. We have a very strong and welcoming group of people.
-for my fitness improving dramatically since October. I was worried after my October marathon that Dopey was in jeopardy based on how I was feeling with a possible injury. But these last few weeks have given me a load of confidence (just ran 10 miles at a 7:48 min/mile with a HR of 142 with no HR drift or fade of pace). I might (based on how the next few weeks go) go for the elusive sextuple PR sweep at Dopey (5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Goofy and Dopey PRs without any being a first attempt). I couldn't have said that 5 weeks ago. Time will tell.

 

[FFigawi]

I'm thankful for:
- Cava del Tequila and their rehydration and salt replenishment offerings
- All ten of my toenails still holding on
- Red sparkle skirts, which really are the key to success no matter what some others (cough @CheapRunnerMike cough) might say
- Beer, nature's perfect recovery drink

 

[camaker]

Good morning, runDisney All-Stars!

Six. Weeks. That's it. 42 days. This is going to be awesome.

In the spirit of Turkey Day, thankfulness and all that jazz, this week's Sundays are for Disney question is about what we're thankful for. But, since this is the DisBoards and we're all presumably thankful for our friends, family, jobs, etc., I want to know what Disney- and running-related things you are thankful for. Be as serious or as silly as you want and list as many as you want.

I am thankful for:

- The injury I sustained during last week's 16-mile run being far less serious than it could have been. It cost me a week of training, but I feel good about getting started again on Tuesday and making the push to the marathon.
- Jumping over from the photography boards earlier this year and finding this thread. 186 pages (and counting!) of information, insights, humor and support. You guys are great.
- The staff at Ohana that will be helping me stuff my belly with dumplings, honey coriander wings, shrimp and steak after the marathon.
- The relative calm in Magic Kingdom after Wishes that will allow me to ride Splash Mountain over and over again.

I am thankful for:
> A wife who puts up with all the training time
> This community, which allows me to connect and interact with fellow runners
> RunDisney, who puts on highly enjoyable races, but imperfectly enough that we have plenty of discussion topics

 

[rteetz]

In the spirit of Turkey Day, thankfulness and all that jazz, this week's Sundays are for Disney question is about what we're thankful for. But, since this is the DisBoards and we're all presumably thankful for our friends, family, jobs, etc., I want to know what Disney- and running-related things you are thankful for. Be as serious or as silly as you want and list as many as you want.

I am thankful for:

1. The opportunity to get to go to Disney as often as I do.
2. This wonderful runDisney DIS community.
3. runDisney who while has some issues still puts on great races that I continue to enjoy year after year.

 

[Tinkerbelle14]

Even though my Thanksgivng was in October (Canadian), I love this! I'm thankful that:
- My hubby is also my training partner and running partner on race day
- That we have found a place like Disney that feels like home
- That we have two kitties who are more than willing to warm tired muscles by curling up on our laps at the end of the day

Oh and that I made it through another long training running yesterday!

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Another thing that made it easy to stop was, that at Mile 12.5 I had to pass my car. First I thought about, taking a little break, putting my GPS device and hydration pack into the car and go on for the last miles. But it did not work. For my next long run, I am looking for a better course that made me not pass my car

This is why I do out and back runs and rarely carry my phone. No temptations. I am out in the middle of no where. I have no choice but to keep going.

 

[DerTobi75]

I am thankful that

- I am able to run and do the sport that I love!
- I have a girlfriend who does not run on her own, but supports me doing all this crazy stuff
- We are able to buy annual passes for both of us and visit WDW three times in twelve months
- I found this board and the runDisney community, keeps me motivated

 

[jeremy1002]

I've got an 18 mile run coming up next weekend. My longest so far has been 16, and I am thinking of trying out some pain relief. (I haven't ever yet, but plan to during the marathon probably)

What type painkillers do you recommend? Do you take before the race? During?

Thanks!