Marathon Weekend 2018

[cavepig]

As far as celebration, I'm looking at the race itself as a celebration of all the training I'll have completed. What better way to celebrate than visiting all 4 WDW parks?

Yep, this is how I view it too

 

[DopeyBadger]

I think I realized why I'm so busy all the time! I've written 21 custom training plans since June 1st. Seems like there are quite of few in this thread.

 

[sourire]

I love the idea of fig newtons for fueling, yum! Do you just carry them in a ziploc bag stuffed in your belt?

Yep! I put them in a ziploc in my pocket. They sometimes get a little flatter, but they don't fall apart, surprisingly.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I think I realized why I'm so busy all the time! I've written 21 custom training plans since June 1st. Seems like there are quite of few in this thread.

You'll get another one once I'm clear to run!

I just got cleared to walk for fitness today at PT! Here's to walking a mile tomorrow morning before work at 5AM!

 

[courtneybeth]

I think I realized why I'm so busy all the time! I've written 21 custom training plans since June 1st. Seems like there are quite of few in this thread.

You up for a 22nd plan?

 

[TeeterTots]

I'm in week 12 of a custom @DopeyBadger training plan for a Diva HM in September then marathon training starts! Also running W&D 10K and possibly a few other local races before marathon weekend.

 

[DopeyBadger]

You'll get another one once I'm clear to run!

I just got cleared to walk for fitness today at PT! Here's to walking a mile tomorrow morning before work at 5AM!

Woot Woot!

You up for a 22nd plan?

LOL! Anytime! Technically, the next request will be #25 as there are already 3 in the queue yet to be written.

 

[rachelp6]

Just found this thread! I'm signed up for the Dopey. So excited. I did the half marathon in 2011 and the goofy challenge in 2012. We are making a family trip out of it. Coming in Dec 31 and heading back home the day of the marathon. My kid's don't know. We are surprising them for Christmas.

 

[bryana]

I'll probably start ACTUALLY training by the end of the month but I've been a little bit lazy the last week or two. Aside from that, I've been averaging two or so 30 minute runs, a 6 miler, and maybe one other random one a week up until I've been okay with being lazy (also, IT'S HOT!). I've got a 10 miler September 2nd, but it will be my best friend's first "big" race and I'm not counting on it being a PR for me.

I'm only running the 5k, which is still amazing considering I was a couch potato before this year. Once the warm weather snaps, my girl and I are going to sign up for a few in the area, so I get a feel for the distance and stop using the treadmill. The fun ones in the Philly area during the fall are The Skeleton Skurry in Hatboro, PA on Halloween weekend and the Gobble Wobble in Abington, PA on Thanksgiving morning.

Hey, I live near both of those towns. Hello neighbor.

 

[courtneybeth]

Woot Woot!





LOL! Anytime! Technically, the next request will be #25 as there are already 3 in the queue yet to be written.

I would love to be number 25. I'll buy you a churro when I see you at Dopey as a thank you

 

[PCFriar80]

Yep! I put them in a ziploc in my pocket. They sometimes get a little flatter, but they don't fall apart, surprisingly.

Note to self, BOGO Fig Newtons at Big Y I'm in!! I personally like when the edges get a little crusty.

 

[DopeyBadger]

I would love to be number 25. I'll buy you a churro when I see you at Dopey as a thank you

Let's do it! No churro required! I'll send you a PM to get the process started.

 

[FelisLachesis]

Hey, I live near both of those towns. Hello neighbor.

How you doin?

You doin the Philly Marathon in September?

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

Note to self, BOGO Fig Newtons at Big Y I'm in!!

Now that I 'outed' myself as using Fig Newtons as fuel, I will add this tip: I sprinkle a some salt in the bag with the FNs to give them a little electrolyte punch. It also seems to make them slightly less sweet.

 

[Anisum]

Now that I 'outed' myself as using Fig Newtons as fuel, I will add this tip: I sprinkle a some salt in the bag with the FNs to give them a little electrolyte punch. It also seems to make them slightly less sweet.

Woah. I am here for this tip. My biggest problem will be keeping them safe in the bag until it's time to eat them.

 

[Simba's Girl]

Note to self, BOGO Fig Newtons at Big Y I'm in!! I personally like when the edges get a little crusty.

Hmmm...Big Y you say? We must be neighbors.

Note: Big Y is expensive! Fig Newtons are gross...Figs are gross.

DH will be looking for fueling ideas...I'll be keeping an eye on this page.

 

[PCFriar80]

Hmmm...Big Y you say? We must be neighbors.

Note: Big Y is expensive! Fig Newtons are gross...Figs are gross.

DH will be looking for fueling ideas...I'll be keeping an eye on this page.

See, here's my theory....I know I wouldn't buy and eat a fig and know I can't eat a newton. But somehow, when they get merged it becomes a fruit with a unit of force which I can tolerate! And yes, Big Y is expensive so that's why I clarified that I would only buy "BOGO".

 

[Anisum]

See, here's my theory....I know I wouldn't buy and eat a fig and know I can't eat a newton. But somehow, when they get merged it becomes a fruit with a unit of force which I can tolerate!

Perfect explanation.

 

[lahobbs4]

Training for an upcoming half is scheduled start tomorrow! However I will be in the Dominican all week so I may not be as strict as I should be...

The Half is at the end of Sept, will be my proof of time for the full. I'm doing a Higdon plan. Tried Galloway last year and enjoyed that one but wanted one more day of running thrown in there this year.

 

[ef22]

I'm training for a 1/2 in October, then I'm doing the Wine & Dine 1/2 in November. I'll start my "marathon training" the 2 months from W&D till the Marathon.