Official 2015 Disney Marathon Thread

[roomthreeseventeen]

We booked a few months ago. Staying at Beach Club so we don't have to deal with the buses after the races.

 

[thill]

I didn't need to do any type of soaking or really much resting after my first half marathon but that was two years ago and I'm trying the Goofy this year. I booked the Polynesian so hopefully I won't need the hot tub either. I also hope my wife can take the kids to the park by herself on Sunday just in case I'm not able to move around too much.

I figured I would have to take the bus in the morning regardless of where I stay but I guess once it's over it would be nice to take the monorail back. Is that possible?

 

[Nole95]

I didn't need to do any type of soaking or really much resting after my first half marathon but that was two years ago and I'm trying the Goofy this year. I booked the Polynesian so hopefully I won't need the hot tub either. I also hope my wife can take the kids to the park by herself on Sunday just in case I'm not able to move around too much.

I figured I would have to take the bus in the morning regardless of where I stay but I guess once it's over it would be nice to take the monorail back. Is that possible?

Getting out and walking around is one of the best things you can do after running a marathon. The last thing you want to do is take a nap and not be moving those muscles.

DW and I ran our first marathon this year at Disney. We took the bus back to the hotel, showered and then went to Epcot for the rest of the day. On Monday morning neither of us had legs that were overly sore.

As for the monorail, you should be able to take it back to the resort. They have the monorails up and running early for those wanting to take it from their resorts as well.

 

[thill]

Getting out and walking around is one of the best things you can do after running a marathon. The last thing you want to do is take a nap and not be moving those muscles.

DW and I ran our first marathon this year at Disney. We took the bus back to the hotel, showered and then went to Epcot for the rest of the day. On Monday morning neither of us had legs that were overly sore.

As for the monorail, you should be able to take it back to the resort. They have the monorails up and running early for those wanting to take it from their resorts as well.

Thanks for the information about the monorail as that sounds much better than waiting for the bus if possible. I'm not going to try and beat my PR for the 1/2 and really just want to finish (with no to minimal walking) and have fun so hopefully that will keep me from being too sore as well.

 

[ANIM8R]

Getting out and walking around is one of the best things you can do after running a marathon. The last thing you want to do is take a nap and not be moving those muscles.

Bingo! I learned that the hard way.

Way, way back when I was young I ran a half-marathon. A friend had invited me to a baseball game afterwards and I accepted. I sat for three hours and my knees have never ever forgiven me.

Now, every half or full I try to stay ambulatory as much as possible that day and even the next and take a 3 mile "recovery run" within a day or two. That has worked out well for me.

 

[Davidg83]

Booked my room today! Can't wait to get back and run at WDW!!

 

[lovingeire]

I never miss one if it's not there. I can do my ice bath in a regular tub just as easily.

That is exactly what he said...that he'd send the 14 year old for buckets of ice and do an ice bath.

 

[Castle2Castle]

That is exactly what he said...that he'd send the 14 year old for buckets of ice and do an ice bath.

It's been a good while since I had an ice bath, but when we did them for Goofy, I'll throw out there that we actually used the clear runDisney bag for checking gear to get more ice than those small buckets they give you with the room. Might save you or the kids a trip or two!

 

[sumlee]

It's been a good while since I had an ice bath, but when we did them for Goofy, I'll throw out there that we actually used the clear runDisney bag for checking gear to get more ice than those small buckets they give you with the room. Might save you or the kids a trip or two!

Ooh, great tip! I'll have to remember that!

 

[jerivera]

I'm somewhat curious on the ice baths.

I've read that doing ice-baths is similar to taking pain meds after a run or exercise. It stops some of the pain and swelling, but it's detrimental in that it doesn't help your body get used to the pain/discomfort, which in turn may impede recovery or help you progress in whatever exercise you were doing.

I've also read that you should keep mobile after a run (obviously at a much reduced level of activity), as moving around will actually help your body heal. It supposedly keeps blood pumping to the tired muscles, which helps with recovery/swelling. Some folk commented about that earlier in the thread. Not sure if that's counter to what ice baths supposedly do.

I have no idea if any of these is really right or wrong... and from doing a google search on the internet, apparently there are entrenched camps on either side of this one, but no hard definitive data. It's all mostly anecdotal.

So is this one of those situations where it's all about personal preference? What works for some folks doesn't work for others (sort of like race fuel)? Or is there really a right way and a wrong way to go about post-race recovery???

 

[BwoZoo22]

I'm somewhat curious on the ice baths.

I've read that doing ice-baths is similar to taking pain meds after a run or exercise. It stops some of the pain and swelling, but it's detrimental in that it doesn't help your body get used to the pain/discomfort, which in turn may impede recovery or help you progress in whatever exercise you were doing.

I've also read that you should keep mobile after a run (obviously at a much reduced level of activity), as moving around will actually help your body heal. It supposedly keeps blood pumping to the tired muscles, which helps with recovery/swelling. Some folk commented about that earlier in the thread. Not sure if that's counter to what ice baths supposedly do.

I have no idea if any of these is really right or wrong... and from doing a google search on the internet, apparently there are entrenched camps on either side of this one, but no hard definitive data. It's all mostly anecdotal.

So is this one of those situations where it's all about personal preference? What works for some folks doesn't work for others (sort of like race fuel)? Or is there really a right way and a wrong way to go about post-race recovery???

Active.com has an article that says pretty much what you are thinking: "My personal recommendation is to treat this much like any other part of your training program: experiment with ice baths at a period in your season when you are not approaching a key race and see how your body responds."

 

[PrincessV]

So is this one of those situations where it's all about personal preference? What works for some folks doesn't work for others (sort of like race fuel)?

I'm certainly no expert, but I've done a lot of experimenting over my life as an athlete, so I can at least speak from personal experience - and I really do think it comes down to personal preference. In the heat of FL summer training, I find ice baths very helpful, but mostly as a means of getting my body temp back down, as opposed to any specific leg recovery. I never use them in winter, and often take hot baths after long runs when it's particularly chilly ("chilly" being under 50 here ). But I also know folks who swear by ice baths after every long run. I say try stuff out, see what feels good.

I do think moving around some after a race helps keep from stiffening up, but I'm not one to walk miles in the parks after racing. Walking through the finish chute, to my car, some stretching in the hotel room, walking somewhere for lunch - that's plenty before I'm good for a couple hours of napping. I like to do some yoga the day after, and at home I'll do some light housework like laundry and vacuuming to move around a bit. BUT, I've never run more than a 15-mile distance, so maybe it's different with a full marathon, IDK.

 

[Ariel484]

So is this one of those situations where it's all about personal preference? What works for some folks doesn't work for others (sort of like race fuel)? Or is there really a right way and a wrong way to go about post-race recovery???

I'd have to agree with the PP and say that yes, it's a personal preference thing. Some people swear by ice baths, some hate them. Think of figuring out what works for you as part of your training - test out things after your long runs so you know what is best for you by the time January rolls around.

For me...I DO find ice baths to be beneficial. I do them after longer long runs (10+ miles) and will put ice or very cold water into the tub and sit in it for 10 minutes or so. Then take my shower and roll my legs with a foam roller or The Stick. Then eat/take a nap and try to walk around a decent amount afterward.

No one call tell you what the right and wrong way for you to recover is...only you can figure that out!

 

[elcid3]

I'm somewhat curious on the ice baths. I've read that doing ice-baths is similar to taking pain meds after a run or exercise. It stops some of the pain and swelling, but it's detrimental in that it doesn't help your body get used to the pain/discomfort, which in turn may impede recovery or help you progress in whatever exercise you were doing. I've also read that you should keep mobile after a run (obviously at a much reduced level of activity), as moving around will actually help your body heal. It supposedly keeps blood pumping to the tired muscles, which helps with recovery/swelling. Some folk commented about that earlier in the thread. Not sure if that's counter to what ice baths supposedly do. I have no idea if any of these is really right or wrong... and from doing a google search on the internet, apparently there are entrenched camps on either side of this one, but no hard definitive data. It's all mostly anecdotal. So is this one of those situations where it's all about personal preference? What works for some folks doesn't work for others (sort of like race fuel)? Or is there really a right way and a wrong way to go about post-race recovery???

I'm not a medical expert but I average about 125 miles a month and I've experimented a lot with this. Ice baths are most beneficial within a few hours of a run. The cold water draws blood to your legs which helps improve circulation and decrease inflammation (important note: maximum time in the ice water is 15 minutes). Warm water baths (especially with Epsom salt) are great the night after a long morning run or the next day to help counter delayed onset muscle soreness

 

[bumbershoot]

I'm somewhat curious on the ice baths.

I've read that doing ice-baths is similar to taking pain meds after a run or exercise. It stops some of the pain and swelling, but it's detrimental in that it doesn't help your body get used to the pain/discomfort, which in turn may impede recovery or help you progress in whatever exercise you were doing.

I definitely believe in what you've been reading. It matches my philosophy on training perfectly. And it's also fairly new as a talked-about philosophy.

When I was getting my Exercise Science degree, ice baths were the thing to do. Totally. Never made sense to me but I couldn't verbalize it. And now I'm seeing it written out perfectly more and more. Decreasing the inflammation decreases the natural, normal healing of the body (inflammation is HOW it heals, really, even though it's totally uncomfortable for us), and it's how we get stronger. Decreasing that body response decreases how strong we get and/or how fast we get stronger.

That's how I've felt and I'm reading others more and more who feel the same way.

 

[RD-SOX]

Are there signs that tell you what character stops are ahead? I'm thinking I want to stop at some but not all during the race. It would be nice to know who all the people are waiting for before I decide to stop.

 

[lovingeire]

It's been a good while since I had an ice bath, but when we did them for Goofy, I'll throw out there that we actually used the clear runDisney bag for checking gear to get more ice than those small buckets they give you with the room. Might save you or the kids a trip or two!

Thanks! Duly noted!

We just moved our reservation from AoA to Wilderness Lodge though so it may not be an issue. I have mixed feelings about this, but I do like that I can take the boat to Magic Kingdom and not have to collapse the stroller. Now I just have to figure out our stroller situation for our 4 and 1 year old that we'll have with us.

 

[FFigawi]

Are there signs that tell you what character stops are ahead? I'm thinking I want to stop at some but not all during the race. It would be nice to know who all the people are waiting for before I decide to stop.

Nope, but if you run the half as part of Goofy or Dopey, you'll know where the ones are during the first six miles. They can change slightly day to day, but they're usually the same ones at the same place up to MK.

 

[longhorns2]

Are there signs that tell you what character stops are ahead? I'm thinking I want to stop at some but not all during the race. It would be nice to know who all the people are waiting for before I decide to stop.

If this helps- it's a list of characters that have been on the course the last 2 years. I believe Dug, Bolt and Pluto were somewhere near AK but I didn't update just yet

At least you'd have a general idea of placement. Pixar characters in HS for example. Royal characters by the castle.

http://noguiltlife.com/2014/08/characters-may-run-walt-disney-world-marathon.html

 

[Ariel484]

http://trackshack.com/disneysports/proof/ds/proof.php

Discuss.