Official 2013 Tower of Terror 10 Miler

[wendy1974]

The humidity won't deter me. Running in south Louisiana prepares you for the heat and humidity.

 

[TMcDwyer]

Can I join? I am doing this race with two of my girlfriends. It will be their first RunDisney event.

 

[TMcDwyer]

Does anyone need an extra ticket to the Villains Bash? One of my friends bought one, but then decided to to the 10 miler. She can't get her money back for the party ticket. Let me know if you know anyone who needs one.

 

[wendy1974]

Well, I did it... I registered for the Tower of Terror 10 miler!!! This will be my first solo trip so I have my fingers crossed that I can get to know some other solo runners before the race that I can hang out with.

 

[annmarieda]

Does anyone need an extra ticket to the Villains Bash? One of my friends bought one, but then decided to to the 10 miler. She can't get her money back for the party ticket. Let me know if you know anyone who needs one.

We have a couple in our party who are not running.... I will pass along the info because they do need tickets

 

[TMcDwyer]

We have a couple in our party who are not running.... I will pass along the info because they do need tickets

Thanks so much! I feel so badly that she could not apply the cost to her race registration.

 

[scdisneydad]

I have signed up for the ToT 10 Miler. This is my first ever running event. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[scdisneydad]

This will be my first race. Don't know if I will be solo or with family yet, but would like to connect with other DIS members.

 

[scdisneydad]

Well, I did it... I registered for the Tower of Terror 10 miler!!! This will be my first solo trip so I have my fingers crossed that I can get to know some other solo runners before the race that I can hang out with.

I have signed up for the ToT 10 Miler. This is my first ever running event. Any advice would be appreciated

 

[wendy1974]

I have signed up for the ToT 10 Miler. This is my first ever running event. Any advice would be appreciated

I haven't done this Disney race before, this will be my 1st time. I have done the Wine and Dine Half and Princess Half and Disney races are the best! Have you run races in other places?

 

[wendy1974]

Oh l, just noticed you said it's your first race, sorry! Are you using any particular training program?

 

[bumbershoot]

I have signed up for the ToT 10 Miler. This is my first ever running event. Any advice would be appreciated

Check out the Galloway training program for it on rundisney. Do some shorter races this spring and summer!

 

[Weluvdisny]

Just finished my practice run for the TOT. I raced in the 10 mile Mountain Goat run here locally. Lots of hills, warm and sunny.

For those of you running solo, you'll have a great time! There are lots of single runners and tons of encouragement on the route.

Just about 5 months away now!!

 

[cewait]

I have signed up for the ToT 10 Miler. This is my first ever running event. Any advice would be appreciated

As mentioned above, Jeff Galloway has an official training plan. Absent that, Look to run 2-3 times during the week for 30 to 60 minutes. Look for some hills or a track to practice speed work. Speed work is not mandatory, but I find that even a first timer can gain some self confidence by attempting lower level speed/hills.

Then on the weekend, or once a week if your off days are not over the weekend, run long. Start off at 2-3 miles, then add a mile a week for three weeks. On the fourth week, cut the distance in half and on the following week, add a mile to the previous long run. Patter three increases and one pull back until you longest run is in the 9-12 mile range. Make the last week a half distance week and the following week the race.

As an example, starting the week of July 12, run 2. Then the miles would be
2-3-4-2-5-6-7-3-8-9-10-5-Race

This is a very simple plan and there are many more advanced ways of building up, but for a first time runner, this is a very simple build.

The first 2-3 weeks may feel short and thats OK. Use those weeks as a recovery.

This plan does practice a periodization allowing the body recovery weeks ona 3:1 ratio.

Regardless on plan...

Use training to practice...

Hydration. Learn your personal hydration rate through weighing pre and post run. If you come in lighter, you should drink a little more per hour and if heavier, then a little less. This is practiced and investigated once long runs hit an hour or longer.

Nutrition. A 10 mile race really does not require supplemental nutrition during the race, but you may feel the need. In general, one or two fuelings may be required if you are finding yourself feeling lethargic and unable to move during the latter stages of a long run. Also, use this time to understand how to eat and drink coming into the long run. Most runners need a good 2-4 hours to digest a meal prior to a long run. Your mileage will vary.

Equipment. Shoes and shorts, right? There is a lot to learn about shoes. Get to a running store to be fitted in a pair of running shoes and then only use these shoes to run. Track the miles run in the shoes and plan on retiring them between 400 and 700 miles. Cotton clothing may feel great but consider tech wear. It pulls sweat away from the body and helps cool. It also minimizes the probability of chafing.

Hope this helps

 

[Larrabe]

Over the years I've noticed that there's a strong correlation between the running going well and the writing going well. And so far this year the running is definitely going well, so I'm hoping the writing will catch up soon. I've been giving myself a break on goal-setting (and keeping) lately because my son is still so young, but really...I'm only working part time, and he still naps 2-3 hours a day, so I have the time now to Get Serious. Not "three books to finish" serious...but serious.

As someone whose youngest son is *sniff* graduating this year, I think your break from serious goal-setting is a fantastic one! Time spent with your real family is a thousand times more precious than with a fictional one. It's all a matter of balance ... something I've yet to completely figure out.

 

[Larrabe]

Just finished my practice run for the TOT. I raced in the 10 mile Mountain Goat run here locally. Lots of hills, warm and sunny.

For those of you running solo, you'll have a great time! There are lots of single runners and tons of encouragement on the route.

Just about 5 months away now!!

Congrats on your race!! Lol, Mountain Goat Run - it sounds like a blast!

 

[bumbershoot]

Fantastic report, thank you!! I've heard from others about the amount of people getting sick as well, and it makes me think of the blueberry pie eating contest scene in Stand by Me for some reason.

Ew ew ew.

 

[PrincessV]

Okay, I FINALLY have a 10K race under my belt! Which means I have proof of time for the first time ever. But... I can't decide whether or not to email it in! I've so far done TOT and Princess without proof and had super-good corral placement; I'm afraid to jinx my luck, lol!

Anyone have thoughts on where a 1:17:xx time on a 10K might place me, based on last year's corrals? I'm not at all worried about sweepers; I'd just like to be in a corral that fits my pace, y'know?

 

[fairestoneofall]

what a great training post by Coach Charles!!! thank you, sir!

 

[freepixie]

Okay, I FINALLY have a 10K race under my belt! Which means I have proof of time for the first time ever. But... I can't decide whether or not to email it in! I've so far done TOT and Princess without proof and had super-good corral placement; I'm afraid to jinx my luck, lol!

Anyone have thoughts on where a 1:17:xx time on a 10K might place me, based on last year's corrals? I'm not at all worried about sweepers; I'd just like to be in a corral that fits my pace, y'know?

Hmm, I would guess you could be in Corral B, but it all depends on the field this year! Last year I submitted a 10K of 1:06.30 and squeaked into Corral A My bib was 2137 and I think the Corral A bibs went up to 2200?? (I can't remember...) so I'm thinking with your time, you should be in B