Marathon Weekend 2019

[LdyStormy76]

Anyone else notice on the pre-race staging maps that it looks like the only port o potties are in the corral areas for the 5k and 10k? There are not any in the Welcome Plaza and it does not look like we have access to the Reunion Lot for those two races. Or is this just a poor map design and we do have access to that lot pre race?

 

[garneska]

@LdyStormy76 i am so sorry for the loss of your pup. It is so hard. Peace and hugs.

 

[DopeyBadger]

Anyone else notice on the pre-race staging maps that it looks like the only port o potties are in the corral areas for the 5k and 10k? There are not any in the Welcome Plaza and it does not look like we have access to the Reunion Lot for those two races. Or is this just a poor map design and we do have access to that lot pre race?

Definitely think it's just how it's drawn. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to get to Gear Check. Additionally, the path on the 5k Staging Map has you walking through where the "Information Booth" is on the Finish map. You will be able to access the Reunion Area prior to the race starting. There are pottys in both the corral area and in the reunion area. More like this (minus the corral # change):

 

[Simba's Girl]

My last LR is Saturday 4hrs. Then it's taper time...how the heck did that happen???

 

[BigEeyore]

@DopeyBadger - you are amazing with all the stats and info! Thanks for sharing! Fascinating stuff.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Up until Monday I was doing okay, and then the wheels fell off. Spent almost 2 days at the vet with our boy dog, ended up losing him on Tuesday. Managed to aggravate the ankle I hurt in September in the process. My last really long run of 12 miles is scheduled for Sunday, but between being in a funk and the fact that the girl dog had turned into Super Velcro Puppy and has started freaking out when being left alone I have no idea if any training will be done before DH gets home sometime next week (his mom is hospitalized after cancer surgery).

I’m so sorry for your loss! That is heartbreaking. Rest the ankle and take care of your Velcro puppy. She’s grieving as well. Your base fitness should be able to carry you thru.

 

[roxymama]

@LdyStormy76 so sorry to hear. If could volunteer myself to be velcro-ed on by your puppy while you run, I totally would.

@SarahDisney as a known "wearing things for the first time during a race if they are sort of like things that that you have worn before" offender I support your 5k skirt. I personally have never ran in my HM skirt, but it's same brand and size as ones I've ran in A LOT. Oh wait, I've never ran in the shirt either...I probably should. Maybe tonight.

PS Is it ok to tell hubby that I have more miles than I really do tonight so that I can go to Target on the way to the gym and get his stocking stuffers without him knowing.

PSS @DopeyBadger I'm probably not allowed to substitute out miles walked in Target for anything on my training plan for tonight right?

 

[DopeyBadger]

PSS @DopeyBadger I'm probably not allowed to substitute out miles walked in Target for anything on my training plan for tonight right?

I'm not overly concerned about it. You've been mostly on point thus far, and your peak week is next week because you're doing the HM. So if you miss some of the blind HM Tempo miles tonight, then you'll be fine. You could cut the WU/CD to 0.5 mile each, then drop the HM Tempo portion to 3 miles, and you'd be highly unlikely to notice the effect of this change on race day. That drops about 30 min off the total run.

 

[UNCBear24]

With corrals and all out now there isn't much left but to finish out training. When is everyone's last long run? What mileage are you hoping to hit? Anyone completely derailed and not where they want to be?

This weekend for Goofy training I plan on 18 as my longest, then it's tapering time with 10-12 next weekend and then 8 the weekend before. Keeping fingers crossed weather stays good for all as well and snow storms stay away.

My last long run is 20 miles tomorrow.

 

[roxymama]

I'm not overly concerned about it. You've been mostly on point thus far, and your peak week is next week because you're doing the HM. So if you miss some of the blind HM Tempo miles tonight, then you'll be fine. You could cut the WU/CD to 0.5 mile each, then drop the HM Tempo portion to 3 miles, and you'd be highly unlikely to notice the effect of this change on race day. That drops about 30 min off the total run.

Well I was mostly 99% kidding. Haha!!! But good to know if the lines at Target get especially long

 

[DopeyBadger]

Well I was mostly 99% kidding. Haha!!! But good to know if the lines at Target get especially long

I know. So was I. YOU MUST DO IT ALL! (no really it's fine if you cut it short this time around.)

 

[a-mad]

With corrals and all out now there isn't much left but to finish out training. When is everyone's last long run? What mileage are you hoping to hit? Anyone completely derailed and not where they want to be?

This weekend for Goofy training I plan on 18 as my longest, then it's tapering time with 10-12 next weekend and then 8 the weekend before. Keeping fingers crossed weather stays good for all as well and snow storms stay away.

I rely on my running partners on what we decide to run as they've ran more marathons than myself and I've always trusted their training. Our longest run so far was 22 miles this past Saturday, and I think we are scheduled for 18-19 this Saturday followed by 15 on the 29th.

 

[roxymama]

FYI to all y'all with looooong runs this weekend...

I AM SO PROUD OF EVERYONE WHO IS PUTTING IN SO MUCH EFFORT AND MILES THIS WEEK!

(So proud that I left my caps lock on!)

I'm also full of a lot of caffeine and sugar at the moment.

 

[rteetz]

FYI to all y'all with looooong runs this weekend...

I AM SO PROUD OF EVERYONE WHO IS PUTTING IN SO MUCH EFFORT AND MILES THIS WEEK!

(So proud that I left my caps lock on!)

I'm also full of a lot of caffeine and sugar at the moment.

Nothing wrong with caffeine and sugar.

 

[cavepig]

I'm also full of a lot of caffeine and sugar at the moment.

You remind me of the movie "Elf" , it's awesome!

 

[roxymama]

You remind me of the movie "Elf" , it's awesome!

This would be a very accurate description.

 

[Simba's Girl]

FYI to all y'all with looooong runs this weekend...

I AM SO PROUD OF EVERYONE WHO IS PUTTING IN SO MUCH EFFORT AND MILES THIS WEEK!

(So proud that I left my caps lock on!)

I'm also full of a lot of caffeine and sugar at the moment.

Heck YA!!! I like literally can't believe that my Taper starts on Monday...I also can't believe that I have 20 days until we fly out!!!!

 

[subtchr]

I loved the clear cherry at the half this year!

But I like lemon lime, too, so I guess I’ll do fine either way.

 

[jmasgat]

@LdyStormy76 So sorry to hear about your dog.

 

[LdyStormy76]

@LdyStormy76 so sorry to hear. If could volunteer myself to be velcro-ed on by your puppy while you run, I totally would.

I can drop her off for a day. You can not be that far from me since I think you are either a western or southwestern suburb. I know the separation anxiety will ease with time as she becomes comfortable being by herself and the fact that DH is gone isn’t helping her.

Is it ok to tell hubby that I have more miles than I really do tonight so that I can go to Target on the way to the gym and get his stocking stuffers without him knowing.

Yes it is.