Marathon Weekend 2027

[EPCOT-O.G.]

Quick update on my end. Since this race is so far away, I’ve shifted more of my focus and willpower away from slogging out runs 4x-5x a week, and instead really gone all in on eating clean and being diligent and intentional with my diet (breaking old habits I was unaware of, stop eating like a ravenous, rabid squirrel that doesn’t know when it’s next meal is coming). I’ve gone gluten free, dairy free, and cut out soft drinks in the last two months. In that time, I’ve lost 15 pounds. I’ve just started this week with intermittent fasting and am now doing a food diary and counting calories. Suffice it to say, my goal weight is generally attainable by years’ end and I have also kept up a modest base of running 3x a week (and it feels easier - i ditched walk/run for a 3 mile run the other day and am below my average pace I ran in my early 20’s).

I hope everyone’s journey is going well too and best of luck with signups next spring!

 

[braycon]

I appreciate this thread. Even though the 2027 race weekend is a long way off, I feel like I'm late to this conversation. Still, I'm planning to run the marathon, and am open to other options if I hit my weight/fitness goals. The Dopey just a few months before my 60th birthday would be positively awesome (assuming one can actually get in the race). For now, weight loss and starting to build up a base...and inspiration from you folks. Good luck everyone and thanks again for the thread.

 

[EPCOT-O.G.]

I appreciate this thread. Even though the 2027 race weekend is a long way off, I feel like I'm late to this conversation. Still, I'm planning to run the marathon, and am open to other options if I hit my weight/fitness goals. The Dopey just a few months before my 60th birthday would be positively awesome (assuming one can actually get in the race). For now, weight loss and starting to build up a base...and inspiration from you folks. Good luck everyone and thanks again for the thread.

Birthday twinsies! With similar goals! I love it! You (we?) got this.

 

[braycon]

Birthday twinsies! With similar goals! I love it! You (we?) got this.

Oh, we have most definitely got this. Our target weight goals are similar, as well (I have a bit further to go than you do). But this is very doable.

"The ultimate reason for setting goals is to entice you to become the person it takes to achieve them."