Official 2013 Tower of Terror 10 Miler

[wilkeliza]

Got in 8 miles today! Feel like I'm a little off schedule due to me falling off my horse going over a jump the other week. Sprained elbow and bruised tailbone, couldn't get off the couch! I definitely sympathize with all ya'll who have been injured during training.

So it occurred to me that since I'm already sweating profusely in the NY heat, I know FL will be killer. Did ya'll bring towels or sweat bands for this race?

Also, I've determined I like the GU Chomps but do any of you bring granola or energy bars to run with? I feel like with all the gumminess, I'd like to have something to chew on!

I bring granola bars on my runs. I like the nutra grain thin ones that have 2 I'm each pack. Of course I run with a camelbak so have a lot of space for gels and snacks.

 

[Imagineer2Be]

I am really worried I am going to be sweep. I hurt the top of my foot tripped on a root running. I was already behind in training now this. I am not even a runner, this is my first long race.
Any other overweight new runners doing this race?

I am still trying to walk but the top of my foot hurts when I have running shoes on.
Just having a bad day.
I hope everyone else is having good runs.

Yes. This overweight person is doing this too. That shiny metal is a lot of motivation

 

[tiki23]

We had someone in our party drop out of the Happy Haunted 5K. Can I do anything with her bib?

 

[TXMAMI]

We had someone in our party drop out of the Happy Haunted 5K. Can I do anything with her bib?

Sent you a PM!

 

[kmchisholm]

Was going through my running shirt box this morning and noticed my Wine and Dine shirt from last year was long sleeve. Anyone do Tower of Terror last year and can tell me if it's long or short sleeve? Really just being curious, it was earlier last year and is still a month ahead of W&D.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Well, it feels like a minor miracle given knee/hip issues, but I ran my scheduled 10 miles today -- first time ever running this distance!

I am NOT going to claim that it was easy or without some walk breaks...

But it's done!!

Hope everyone else's long runs are humming along smoothly this weekend...

 

[tink2007]

Did my 10 miles this morning in the south Georgia heat. Ugh!
My goal was 2:05 but finished in 2:09. It was so hot and muggy I really slowed down the last few miles. I hate to carry water with me so my sweet dad brought water to me every 30 minutes. I ran in their neighborhood. It's huge and flat. I'll be doing all my long runs there from now on.
So glad that's over with.

 

[drlaurafsu]

Tink2007 - WTG! I'm up in Atlanta and chose not to do my 4 miles today just because it was 97% humidity when I was going to do it!! So VERY impressed that you slogged it out. And a special YAY! for your dad, bringing you water every 30 minutes!

Good luck to everyone else doing their runs this weekend. Planning on doing mine in the morning and just hoping the humidity will be a little lower tomorrow.

 

[erinna]

Was going through my running shirt box this morning and noticed my Wine and Dine shirt from last year was long sleeve. Anyone do Tower of Terror last year and can tell me if it's long or short sleeve? Really just being curious, it was earlier last year and is still a month ahead of W&D.

Short sleeve, men's cut, with glow in the dark lettering.

 

[kmchisholm]

Short sleeve, men's cut, with glow in the dark lettering.

Thank you! Didn't think they'd be crazy enough to go long sleeve, but wanted to make sure! Happy Weekend Runs to everyone!

 

[sanapunk]

Do you roll and stretch your legs? If not, get a foam roller and roll the calves, hams and quads 2x a day. It will hurt like all get out the first few times you roll over a tight spot.

In the interim, you may want to consider a NSAID for a couple days to help with the micro-inflammation. If there is no swelling, try heat to help comfort the pain (especially since it is muscle and not joint). I would consider skipping out on your run this weekend to help the area heal.

Hang in there. The race is almost here.

I had been rolling and stretching but my trainer at the gym told me i should lay off it since it is already injured, and i am probably "re-injuring" it at this point. :/ i have been icing it but i feel at this point i probably need to get a heating pad. i haven't been running all week.

 

[bumbershoot]

Also, I've determined I like the GU Chomps but do any of you bring granola or energy bars to run with? I feel like with all the gumminess, I'd like to have something to chew on!

The most important thing, I've heard, is to practice with what you think you want to use.

For me, granola and clif bars make me have to "go", so that's NOT going to be a good thing for me. I should probably try those stinger waffles mentioned a few posts ago, because you make a good point about all the gumminess. But practicing with it in longer runs is key.

 

[wilkeliza]

Buckling down and going into heavy training mode. Starting light with week 1 of power training hoping to end with a strong 3 miler on Sat (1 mile in Tuesday and 2 on Thursday) then the next week 6miles and the next 9 now I know I can do 6 but am not in pace requirements so far. I've done 10 before but just need to mentally be up to at least 8 in pace requirements. The weather is nice and the lady's at the running shop near my house helped me get some new energy beans that should help with my energy and calorie issue.

 

[cewait]

I had been rolling and stretching but my trainer at the gym told me i should lay off it since it is already injured, and i am probably "re-injuring" it at this point. :/ i have been icing it but i feel at this point i probably need to get a heating pad. i haven't been running all week.

Hang in there. I would agree with no stretching during the injury. Just checking to see if that may have been a root cause.

 

[freepixie]

Oh I've been MIA from this thread for a while, sorry about that, I haven't been on the Dis much either.

Any news yet on waivers?? Last year waivers were provided on August 27th, so I'm thinking they should come out soon, since the race this year is pushed back one week. Anyone have the website we should stalk?

 

[cewait]

Oh I've been MIA from this thread for a while, sorry about that, I haven't been on the Dis much either.

Any news yet on waivers?? Last year waivers were provided on August 27th, so I'm thinking they should come out soon, since the race this year is pushed back one week. Anyone have the website we should stalk?

EMMI/Track Shack has upped their game and the old trick of pulling up the web directory no longer works. I would say this coming week or early next week.

 

[jakespop]

Was diagnosed back in April with Planters fasciitis and was told it would take ~4 months to heal. I scoffed at that and figured, there was no way it would take that long. Well I was wrong. It was a long painful process. Very little training, only 2x a week, no more than 2-3 mi with lots of stretching, rest etc.

So I'm definitely getting a late start with training but hope to have enough time to get back to where I was back in April.

Friday was able to run 3 miles. Saturday 5 (in the hot, humid ATL weather) and Today ran 6. It's exactly 4 months to the day,I am happy to report I'm finally pain free. If I can get at least 2 longer runs in, I'll be slightly more confident.

Now I'm finally getting excited that the TOT10Miler will be a reality!

 

[PrincessV]

I'm in full-on waiver watch mode... I'll post if and when I find something!

I must share with folks who understand... I am SO glad I booked through Travelocity last week, instead of holding out for AP rates for TOT weekend! With a $50 off coupon code, $10 Target gift card and $18.xx in cash back through Ebates, I came out $53 less at CSR through Travelocity. There are no rooms left at all at CBR and POFQ and only royal rooms at POR at the AP rates. Feel like I dodged a bullet!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Was diagnosed back in April with Planters fasciitis and was told it would take ~4 months to heal. I scoffed at that and figured, there was no way it would take that long. Well I was wrong. It was a long painful process. Very little training, only 2x a week, no more than 2-3 mi with lots of stretching, rest etc.

So I'm definitely getting a late start with training but hope to have enough time to get back to where I was back in April.

Friday was able to run 3 miles. Saturday 5 (in the hot, humid ATL weather) and Today ran 6. It's exactly 4 months to the day,I am happy to report I'm finally pain free. If I can get at least 2 longer runs in, I'll be slightly more confident.

Now I'm finally getting excited that the TOT10Miler will be a reality!

Wow... that is a LONG recovery... Glad you're back on track!

Is that the kind of thing that some people are prone to get and recurs? Can you tell I'm getting paranoid after having knee/hip issues??

 

[kmchisholm]

Is anyone else doing ToT and training for WDW Marathon using the Galloway Experienced training plan to finish in the upright position? Reason I ask is for ToT weekend it calls for a 15mi. Any suggestions on how to adjust accordingly or would you not worry about it knowing you'll get plenty of mileage in walking the parks the next week? I'll post question in Marathon thread as well. Thanks for any and all suggestions!