Official 2013 Tower of Terror 10 Miler

[PrincessV]

Time is not important (other than staying away from the sweepers) but having fun and finishing (wearing that medal around my neck) is.

Go you! But remember, if you run (whether its 2 or 20 minutes at a time) you ARE a runner

Exactly!

Finished a 5 1/2 mile run this morning....felt good and strong and AMAZED how far I have come since January when I really got serious about doing this!

WTG, Runner!

 

[Weluvdisny]

My son got married this weekend! So now that all that hulaBaloo (or hulaBagheera... hee hee this is a Disney site so I had to go for it) has come and gone, I can concentrate on my running again and training for my first triathlon this summer. Not very comfortable with the 800 meter swim, but I think the bike and run should be ok for me.

Does anyone do speed work or hill work in their training? I talked to a guy at my last race and he said to take a running day and do a hill like 10 times (if I don't die first) and it will help alot with getting stronger and faster.

 

[swimfly]

My son got married this weekend! So now that all that hulaBaloo (or hulaBagheera... hee hee this is a Disney site so I had to go for it) has come and gone, I can concentrate on my running again and training for my first triathlon this summer. Not very comfortable with the 800 meter swim, but I think the bike and run should be ok for me.

Does anyone do speed work or hill work in their training? I talked to a guy at my last race and he said to take a running day and do a hill like 10 times (if I don't die first) and it will help alot with getting stronger and faster.

I need to find a relay/team tri. I can rock the swim/run but have terrible luck on the bike.

I live in Florida and run bridge repeats on Thursday nights. I don't have access to any hills so I just run back and forth across the steepest bridge in town. It's pretty common for runners in my area. Just once a week. Currently, I am also meeting a group on Monday mornings for speedwork. As my weekly mileage increases, I'll cut out my speedwork. It's already challenging to find my legs on Monday am after a 10-mile LSD on Saturday am. Just don't jump into it all at once. Also, finding a group to go out for these "tough" runs will keep your motivation high. Nothing like grabbing an iced tea and hanging out on the patio with friends after going to battle with a bridge.

 

[annmarieda]

My son got married this weekend! So now that all that hulaBaloo (or hulaBagheera... hee hee this is a Disney site so I had to go for it) has come and gone, I can concentrate on my running again and training for my first triathlon this summer. Not very comfortable with the 800 meter swim, but I think the bike and run should be ok for me.

Does anyone do speed work or hill work in their training? I talked to a guy at my last race and he said to take a running day and do a hill like 10 times (if I don't die first) and it will help alot with getting stronger and faster.

I do one day a week that is for speed. I push to get a faster pace and it is a shorter distance.

I have heard that training on a hill is beneficial too.

 

[belle2211]

Does anyone do speed work or hill work in their training? I talked to a guy at my last race and he said to take a running day and do a hill like 10 times (if I don't die first) and it will help alot with getting stronger and faster.

I don't have any hills near me (not even a bridge) so I don't do those. But I've started doing speedwork--kinda informally. I started doing the Runners World Run Streak Challenge and on the days that are normally my "rest" days, I only do 1 mile. I run as fast that is comfortably hard for the whole mile (I am a Galloway-er of 2:1s normally) and found that one time I ran a 7:54!! I never though I could run that fast. The rest of my 1 mile runs have been in the 8:30ish time frame but I've found that my longer training runs have seemed to be getting slightly faster because of it. Normally during my training runs, I run 10-11 min miles but recently a few have been in the upper 9 minute range.

Not sure any of that made sense, but basically I've found that because of my 1 mile speedwork, I found it to help my time on the longer runs!

 

[swimfly]

I don't have any hills near me (not even a bridge) so I don't do those. But I've started doing speedwork--kinda informally. I started doing the Runners World Run Streak Challenge and on the days that are normally my "rest" days, I only do 1 mile. I run as fast that is comfortably hard for the whole mile (I am a Galloway-er of 2:1s normally) and found that one time I ran a 7:54!! I never though I could run that fast. The rest of my 1 mile runs have been in the 8:30ish time frame but I've found that my longer training runs have seemed to be getting slightly faster because of it. Normally during my training runs, I run 10-11 min miles but recently a few have been in the upper 9 minute range.

Not sure any of that made sense, but basically I've found that because of my 1 mile speedwork, I found it to help my time on the longer runs!

Isn't it really cool when our runner body takes over and our brain butts out? Way to go!

 

[Weluvdisny]

I don't have any hills near me (not even a bridge) so I don't do those. But I've started doing speedwork--kinda informally. I started doing the Runners World Run Streak Challenge and on the days that are normally my "rest" days, I only do 1 mile. I run as fast that is comfortably hard for the whole mile (I am a Galloway-er of 2:1s normally) and found that one time I ran a 7:54!! I never though I could run that fast. The rest of my 1 mile runs have been in the 8:30ish time frame but I've found that my longer training runs have seemed to be getting slightly faster because of it. Normally during my training runs, I run 10-11 min miles but recently a few have been in the upper 9 minute range.

Not sure any of that made sense, but basically I've found that because of my 1 mile speedwork, I found it to help my time on the longer runs!

That's great they you have cut down some time on your runs! And your plan makes total sense. Maybe I will alternate rest days with hill work or a 1 mile full out run. Thanks for the info!

 

[HiMagicFan]

Isn't it really cool when our runner body takes over and our brain butts out? Way to go!

Seriously wished that would happen to me sometimes but since I am still walking (just starting) I need to do matter over mind to just get moving!

Inspiration on these boards is great!!!

 

[PrincessV]

Does anyone do speed work or hill work in their training?

I do both. I've been doing speed training very informally up until now, but will be doing Galloway's Time Improvement plan, which includes detailed speed work on cut-back weeks.

I don't have hills, so I, too, take to a couple very tall bridges nearby for hill work. About once a month seems to be plenty for me, so my plan is to substitute every other cut-back speed week with hill repeats. I don't know if the hill work makes me faster, necessarily, but it sure helps with the overpasses/cloverleafs at WDW races! While most of the pack was limping up those last couple hills at the Princess Half, I was able to power up them, no sweat.

For those without hills or bridges, I've heard other people say they use a parking garage and run the ramps. Maybe that's an option? I think a treadmill with incline options would be good, too.

 

[queen1730]

Got an awesome deal on flights through Southwest today for race weekend! Staying at Pop. Never used DME before, anything we need to know? Just me and DSis23...

 

[drlaurafsu]

I used DME for the first time going to POP over Memorial Day weekend. It was great. Airport to hotel was simple. Its easy to find at the airport...lots of signs and people who will point you in the right direction. Be aware they may make 2-3 stops at different resorts. We were the last of 3 stops.

On the return you can pay any baggage fees there at the hotel and they will take your checked bags from you. They are officially airport secured as they go into locked containers to the transported to the airport. Your carry-ons can be stored with the bellman until you are ready to go. Get there just before your time slot...if you arrive too early they won't take you. We found that out. But there is a decent amount of time between when you leave the hotel and when you are scheduled to fly out. So you should have plenty of time to get through security at MCO (not fun) and even grab a bite to eat.

 

[Alysa]

I'm sorry if I missed this info already but can anyone tell me, is there an age limit on the 5K? My 10 year old daughter wants to do it. Also, How much space is left in registration?
Thank you in advance!

 

[moonlitelace]

I'm sorry if I missed this info already but can anyone tell me, is there an age limit on the 5K? My 10 year old daughter wants to do it. Also, How much space is left in registration?
Thank you in advance!

As long as she can run 3 miles she should be fine, or she can sign up for the one mile kids one.

Participants for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 10-Miler must be 12 years of age or older. All ages are welcome to compete in the Disney Happy Haunted 5K Trail Run. Children 13 and under can participate in the One Mile.

10 miler is sold out, 5k is 68% and kids is 52%

 

[Alysa]

Thank you moonlitelace! I'm going to wait and sign everyone up for 2014.

 

[happysummer]

Does anyone know what hotels are going to be host hotels?
For the experience Disney runners what things do you carry with you on the race?
When running should you move over to the left or right, if you walk to let the fast runners pass you?

 

[belle2211]

Isn't it really cool when our runner body takes over and our brain butts out? Way to go!

Yes! My brain was too tired to think! Thanks!

That's great they you have cut down some time on your runs! And your plan makes total sense. Maybe I will alternate rest days with hill work or a 1 mile full out run. Thanks for the info!

Thanks! Although I'm not sure I'd take out too many rest days. My legs are definitely feeling the running every day thing, and I'm not sure it's in a good way. (no pain, just tired)

 

[swimfly]

Does anyone know what hotels are going to be host hotels?
For the experience Disney runners what things do you carry with you on the race?
When running should you move over to the left or right, if you walk to let the fast runners pass you?

The host hotels are posted on the rd site. I know All Stars, POR, POFQN YC/BC, Poly, and Caribbean Beach. Cant remember the others. *I just went back and looked at the site and there are quite a few options listed.

I won't be carrying anything with me for a 10 miler. For training runs longer than 8 I generally carry fuel in a spibelt and a handheld water bottle.

Move to the right and avoid any abrupt shifts to walking. Be sure there isn't someone directly behind you when you switch.

 

[PrincessV]

For the experience Disney runners what things do you carry with you on the race?

My supplies include: iPhone/headphones in armband; Clif bar, Honey Stinger chews, money, car keys in waist pack, water bottles (handheld or on waistpack.) I try to go with the bare minimum I require - that's about it!

When running should you move over to the left or right, if you walk to let the fast runners pass you?

Theoretically to the right, but be aware of your surroundings and follow the flow... many times in Disney races, I've found the left side walking and the right side running. And sometimes the middle's walking and the sides are running. I try to do my walking where the majority of walkers are already; don't be the sole walker in a group of folks trying to run!

Like swimfly said, try hard not to halt abruptly. I've worked hard to transition slowly from run to walk and walk to run; it's better on your body and gives folks behind you time to react. Also use your peripheral vision and check over your shoulder before transitioning to be sure there's no one right on top of you.

 

[DOOM1001]

For the experience Disney runners what things do you carry with you on the race?
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For the full Disney marathon this year I had my Nathan mini belt bag which basically only had space to fit my phone to take pics and vids and to contact family members.I also had one of those sweat rags with velcro so I could attach it to the belt bag.I also took $20 along with 5 GU gels,3 GU chomps and 4 bags of sport beans.I had just enough room for all these energy aids in my short pockets.For future runs I'm bringing the same things except the GU gels,chomps and beans are not going in my pockets as I found them annoying to run with,especially the first couple of miles with all of them dangling in my pockets.I'm still bringing them obviously but I've found a couple of zippered pouches that I can also attach to the belt bag to make the running easier.I had no need to bring water bottles as there were more than enough water and powerade stops along the way.All my other things like change of clothes, wallet and keys I left with family members,if running solo or the only others with you are also running you can leave them at the bag check,I probably wouldn't leave keys or wallet or anything else you can't afford to lose,extra shirt or shorts sure but not a wallet.

 

[Weluvdisny]

Nobody has posted on here in 5 days? Hard to believe it!

I am running the last leg of my virtual "Dr. Who" 1/2 marathon today. I ran a 5k race and 10k race these last few weekends to start it out. And I am doing another 5k this weekend for the virtual diabetes run.

Anyone getting excited besides me about the TOT?! I just love Halloween, so going to WDW in the fall, I can't wait to see all the decorations. Still deciding on a costume. I don't know if tulle would bother me in the heat or not.