New to Wish and Running the WD Marathon

[MelXThree]

Hey everybody! I have used the Dis board to plan my 1st trip to WDW this year and now I'm running in the marathon. Does anybody know a good link to chat with people about it? I am "new" to running...this will be my 1st marathon. I will be traveling by myself...I am leaving the 3 kids and husband home. I am pretty scared about being in the world by myself

Any advice would be appreciated Thanks

 

[Hessie628]

I'm running my first half-marathon that weekend! I got to watch the marathon w/my brother last year and I have to say the whole thing looked awesome. (I was also able to convince my brother to do the half w/me.) Everyone was very friendly and supportive. We were able to chat w/some runners after the race when we were at the parks. I wouldn't be scared about going by yourself. I think you'll find ton of support here on the boards. I don't know too much about the race itself, but I do know a lot about WDW in general. Feel free to ask If I get any advice about the race or training, I'll pass it along!

-Jessica

 

[FireDancer]

I think you found the right place to chat about the marathon. My first half was the WDW half in 2006 and it was a solo trip. I found solo trips are great. You get to do what you want when you want. This comes in handy when you are tired after the race or conserving energy before. If you are down there with others not running they may want to do a lot more touring than you do.

As far as being ready, are you following any training plans? I kind of designed my own but there are very good ones out there that "The Google' can point you towards.

Good luck.

 

[tmanaster]

I just found this board too. Welcome! Congrats and good luck with your training. I think a solo trip will be nice for the marathon. You will be able to go at your own pace which is really nice right before and after the race. It is my 3rd marathon, and DH's second. We've decided to run this one together (even though he can smoke me on his own! ) I am really excited! Things had been really crazy this last year and my running went way down, only running 3 miles a couple of times a week. Planning for the disney marathon has gotten me motivated again, and I've been increasing my mileage.

Anyway, again, good luck with training!

 

[cyberbox2]

I'm running the 1/2 marathon in January and it looks like I will be leaving DW, DD, & DS at home while I'm gone for the weekend. It seems like it will feel lonely without family to share all of the memories with, but I'm trying to work through this.

 

[ohMom]

to WISH!!

just an FYI -- there is more chatter on training, WDWmarathon weekend and more on the Events/Competition subforum http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=109

so glad everyone found us! a solo-marathon weekend sounds awesome....i'm envious

 

[liznboys]

Welcome! I'll be doing the Half next year with a friend. Both she and I are leaving our dh's and kids behind. I did a solo trip in January 2008 (I met up with friends there for parts of it) and it was really fun. I loved doing what I wanted at my own pace.

Good luck with your training and have a great trip!!

P.S. I have all boys too...4 of them!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I'm so happy that you've found WISH! Please join us on the Events / Competition side of WISH where you will find and can join in or create all sorts of discussion on the training journey you have. Another good place to start would be the Wk of July 5 - WISH Team Walkers and Runners thread. It is a thread started every week where we chat of all things and our training and questions are welcome topics. Hope to see you there!

 

[MelXThree]

I think you found the right place to chat about the marathon. My first half was the WDW half in 2006 and it was a solo trip. I found solo trips are great. You get to do what you want when you want. This comes in handy when you are tired after the race or conserving energy before. If you are down there with others not running they may want to do a lot more touring than you do.

As far as being ready, are you following any training plans? I kind of designed my own but there are very good ones out there that "The Google' can point you towards.

Good luck.

My trainig plan is kinda basic....I had a friend who took a class and ran the one in Hawaii so I "stole" her plan. It seems to work pretty well and my goal is just to cross the finish line alive

I'm running the 1/2 marathon in January and it looks like I will be leaving DW, DD, & DS at home while I'm gone for the weekend. It seems like it will feel lonely without family to share all of the memories with, but I'm trying to work through this.

I am really afraid it will really lonely with out my family but I couldn't afford to bring everyone this time. I almost didn't do it but I may change my mind and bring my oldest if I can come up with the $$

to WISH!!

just an FYI -- there is more chatter on training, WDWmarathon weekend and more on the Events/Competition subforum http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=109

so glad everyone found us! a solo-marathon weekend sounds awesome....i'm envious

Thanks for the link I will check it out!!

I'm so happy that you've found WISH! Please join us on the Events / Competition side of WISH where you will find and can join in or create all sorts of discussion on the training journey you have. Another good place to start would be the Wk of July 5 - WISH Team Walkers and Runners thread. It is a thread started every week where we chat of all things and our training and questions are welcome topics. Hope to see you there!

Thanks for the link I'm not very good at finding stuff on these message boards

 

[mickeyncldkd]

Congrats on getting ready for the marathon. This is going to be my first marathon. I been doing the half the past two years. It is an awesome time. Everyone has a great time.

 

[Pirate's Princess]

This is going to be my first marathon. I've been not so good on the running...my longest has been a little more than 5 and haven't been running too much. I've been doing p90x which is awesome and I feel better when I do run. We're signing up for a 1/2 in October. (I'm running with DF)

Good luck to us all! There also is a membership site for runners who also love Disney. PM me for the site.

 

[zakismom]

This is going to be my first marathon. I've been not so good on the running...my longest has been a little more than 5 and haven't been running too much. I've been doing p90x which is awesome and I feel better when I do run. We're signing up for a 1/2 in October. (I'm running with DF)

Good luck to us all! There also is a membership site for runners who also love Disney. PM me for the site.

Hi Sam! I miss seeing you around. A bunch of us have a skirt thread on FB. Let me know if you want to find us! I hope everything is going well in your life!

 

[zakismom]

My name is Erica and this year I am going Goofy. I have run the 2008 and 2009 Disney marathons and this year I thought I'd go the whole way. Very nervous but excited to be in The World of Mouse and having fun with my running friends.