Official 2015 Disney Marathon Thread

[jerivera]

Speaking of compression, do men use compression shorts at Disney races?

I've always had problems with my running shorts.

1) If I use a regular short (or shorts with those netting things), I chafe between my legs. That's just where I accumulate most of my fat I guess. Even now (went from XXL to M this year) I still rub between my thighs. Only compression seems to help. So regular pants (or those split 3-4" peek-a-boo pants for that matter) are a no-no for me. It's happened often enough to me that I don't trust Glide to keep me safe there.

2) If I use 2-in-1 shorts (shots with compression liner), either the outside pants creep up the leg (and I'm constantly pulling them down), or if I've lost enough weight the compression liner doesn't stay down (and I'm constantly pulling them down) or both. Regardless, there's lots of pulling down the pants during my training runs.

So I finally reached the conclusion that I should just use good thick black compression shorts for running (I picked 2XU). I tried them during last weekend's 10 mile run, and they worked great! No pulling, no creep = just concentrate on running.

But some people apparently believe men running in compression shorts = men running around "nuuuuude". with a bit of

This is what they look like: http://www.amazon.com/2XU-Compressi...r_1_6?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1408452381&sr=1-6

So my question is, do men use these type of shorts during Disney races? Or do they all stick to conventional shorts regardless of leg creep/chafe? I think I've seen pics of some of those "elite" guys wearing compression shorts. Do even some slow folk (aka "folk like me") wear them?

I would probably still wear them even if I'm the one slow guy there that does, but it would be nice to know if other folk use them.

Thanks!!

 

[Ariel484]

Don't flame me, just passing on information an employee at a running store told me last year when i was having problems with plantar fasciitis. He said that compression sleeves are fine for racing (he wears them too), but should not be worn after the race for long periods of time. The socks are fine, but something about the sleeves ends up "pooling" fluid in your feet because of the cuff around the ankle. I haven't done any research but it made sense to me, so just watch out for swelling in your feet if you wear compression sleeves for long periods of time post-race.

I have no opinions about compression socks/sleeves because I don't wear them, but can I just say...the thought of fluid "pooling" in my feet makes me shudder.

So my question is, do men use these type of shorts during Disney races? Or do they all stick to conventional shorts regardless of leg creep/chafe? I think I've seen pics of some of those "elite" guys wearing compression shorts. Do even some slow folk (aka "folk like me") wear them?

I would probably still wear them even if I'm the one slow guy there that does, but it would be nice to know if other folk use them.

Thanks!!

I can totally sympathize with what you're talking about here. I wore Nike Track Tempo shorts for the Princess Half in 2011 (similar to the shorts you describe in (1) above, I think) and the inner-thigh chafing I had when I was done was HORRIBLE. Even worse than the IT band pain I was dealing with...as soon as I hobbled back to our room the shorts went in the trash. Never again.

I can't say for sure, but I think I have seen "folk like you" wearing shorts like those. And honestly, if they are what work for you, who cares?! I mean, guys come to these races dressed as Tinkerbell, so....

I have seen men at other races wearing those shorts, and they'll sometimes wear a smaller, looser pair over them, so that's an option if you think it's an issue.

 

[Aimros]

I have no opinions about compression socks/sleeves because I don't wear them, but can I just say...the thought of fluid "pooling" in my feet makes me shudder. .

Me too...I had a hard time typing it!!

 

[RnbwSktles]

Don't flame me, just passing on information an employee at a running store told me last year when i was having problems with plantar fasciitis. He said that compression sleeves are fine for racing (he wears them too), but should not be worn after the race for long periods of time. The socks are fine, but something about the sleeves ends up "pooling" fluid in your feet because of the cuff around the ankle. I haven't done any research but it made sense to me, so just watch out for swelling in your feet if you wear compression sleeves for long periods of time post-race.

I wear the sleeves on long runs and during races, and thankfully have never had this problem. I usually take them off right away and jump in the shower, but there have been times where I didn't shower until a few hours later and wore them the whole time with no problem, too.

I am afraid to try the socks because I am afraid I'll get blisters. I have been wearing the double layer Wright Socks for every long run and they are great! My feet do hurt sometimes though so I wonder if they would help. It's an expensive experiment.

 

[kevdad]

Speaking of compression, do men use compression shorts at Disney races? I've always had problems with my running shorts. 1) If I use a regular short (or shorts with those netting things), I chafe between my legs. That's just where I accumulate most of my fat I guess. Even now (went from XXL to M this year) I still rub between my thighs. Only compression seems to help. So regular pants (or those split 3-4" peek-a-boo pants for that matter) are a no-no for me. It's happened often enough to me that I don't trust Glide to keep me safe there. 2) If I use 2-in-1 shorts (shots with compression liner), either the outside pants creep up the leg (and I'm constantly pulling them down), or if I've lost enough weight the compression liner doesn't stay down (and I'm constantly pulling them down) or both. Regardless, there's lots of pulling down the pants during my training runs. So I finally reached the conclusion that I should just use good thick black compression shorts for running (I picked 2XU). I tried them during last weekend's 10 mile run, and they worked great! No pulling, no creep = just concentrate on running. But some people apparently believe men running in compression shorts = men running around "nuuuuude". with a bit of So my question is, do men use these type of shorts during Disney races? Or do they all stick to conventional shorts regardless of leg creep/chafe? I think I've seen pics of some of those "elite" guys wearing compression shorts. Do even some slow folk (aka "folk like me") wear them? I would probably still wear them even if I'm the one slow guy there that does, but it would be nice to know if other folk use them. Thanks!!

First time posting, I found something I can comment on! I've run 3 marathons with the 4th coming up in October. I always wear shorts with built-in compression shorts. All the major running companies offer them. They're basically compression shorts covered with another layer so they don't look too "revealing"! I like them a lot and always use a chafing stick for all the important areas.

Will continue following this thread, I'm planning to run the Disney marathon in 2016!

 

[disneyhorselover]

Don't flame me, just passing on information an employee at a running store told me last year when i was having problems with plantar fasciitis. He said that compression sleeves are fine for racing (he wears them too), but should not be worn after the race for long periods of time. The socks are fine, but something about the sleeves ends up "pooling" fluid in your feet because of the cuff around the ankle. I haven't done any research but it made sense to me, so just watch out for swelling in your feet if you wear compression sleeves for long periods of time post-race.

This is interesting. It also makes sense, however I only wear my compression sleeves after running-never while running. I will only wear them for an hour or so at a time though (maybe multiple hours with breaks in between if I am concerned about an injury) and haven't had any problems. Good to know to keep an eye out for though...

 

[disneyhorselover]

Ok runners I need help! I recently (as in 3 days ago) developed an IT band problem. I finished my run on Sunday and several hours later my knee started hurting and I could feel the tightness in my IT band all the way up my leg. I found a bunch of exercises to strengthen it and did them yesterday and will continue to do them, and have been rolling and stretching the area. I ran 4 miles today and had minor pain in my knee by the end. I am about to gear up for the fall racing season which includes ToT, (hopefully) a local November half, and goofy, so I'd really like to nip this in the bud now!!!!

So, any one have any advice, ideas, past experiences, or sympathy for me???

...kidding about the sympathy...kind of

 

[Ariel484]

Ok runners I need help! I recently (as in 3 days ago) developed an IT band problem. I finished my run on Sunday and several hours later my knee started hurting and I could feel the tightness in my IT band all the way up my leg. I found a bunch of exercises to strengthen it and did them yesterday and will continue to do them, and have been rolling and stretching the area. I ran 4 miles today and had minor pain in my knee by the end. I am about to gear up for the fall racing season which includes ToT, (hopefully) a local November half, and goofy, so I'd really like to nip this in the bud now!!!!

So, any one have any advice, ideas, past experiences, or sympathy for me???

...kidding about the sympathy...kind of

The advice I was going to give is what you've already said - exercises (specifically to strengthen your butt, core and quads) and foam rolling were what saved me.

Check out this video on RunnersWorld.com - this is a Sports Medicine doc who talks about certain running ailments. The first 2 minutes are about what IT Band pain is. He says (and I agree after having experienced it myself) that squats are the biggest thing you can do to help your knees. There's also a demonstration on how to use the foam roller to help your IT Band: http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-treatment/inside-doctors-office-dr-jordan-metzl-it-band-syndrome

I first had IT Band pain in 2009 - it was so bad I went to a doctor for it. She recommended exercises and inserts for my shoes (which lines up with Tip #3 in the above video). I bought the inserts and those totally solved my problem, so I didn't do the exercises. But now that I have been doing strength training twice per week (and foam rolling, though not as much as I should), I don't need the inserts anymore and I rarely have the ITB Pain.

 

[DMMarla07860]

So I'm only doing the family 5k, as a goal for myself, and I'd love to vid to tape me running a bit, do others do that?

 

[RnbwSktles]

Ok runners I need help! I recently (as in 3 days ago) developed an IT band problem. I finished my run on Sunday and several hours later my knee started hurting and I could feel the tightness in my IT band all the way up my leg. I found a bunch of exercises to strengthen it and did them yesterday and will continue to do them, and have been rolling and stretching the area. I ran 4 miles today and had minor pain in my knee by the end. I am about to gear up for the fall racing season which includes ToT, (hopefully) a local November half, and goofy, so I'd really like to nip this in the bud now!!!!

So, any one have any advice, ideas, past experiences, or sympathy for me???

...kidding about the sympathy...kind of

I had IT band issues pop up right in the middle of my fall training last year. It was awful timing! I immediately stopped running for fear of making it worse. I went to an orthopedist and they recommended PT. I took about 2 weeks off of running and biked instead. I did PT for about 6 weeks, and honestly, I don't think it made a difference. My PT did not seem familiar enough with this kind of issue and never even mentioned a foam roller.

For me, I think what fixed it was the rest. I also did many of the exercises you have probably already found. I was able to run 3 half marathons within 6 weeks of the initial pain.

 

[disneyhorselover]

The advice I was going to give is what you've already said - exercises (specifically to strengthen your butt, core and quads) and foam rolling were what saved me. Check out this video on RunnersWorld.com - this is a Sports Medicine doc who talks about certain running ailments. The first 2 minutes are about what IT Band pain is. He says (and I agree after having experienced it myself) that squats are the biggest thing you can do to help your knees. There's also a demonstration on how to use the foam roller to help your IT Band: http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-treatment/inside-doctors-office-dr-jordan-metzl-it-band-syndrome I first had IT Band pain in 2009 - it was so bad I went to a doctor for it. She recommended exercises and inserts for my shoes (which lines up with Tip #3 in the above video). I bought the inserts and those totally solved my problem, so I didn't do the exercises. But now that I have been doing strength training twice per week (and foam rolling, though not as much as I should), I don't need the inserts anymore and I rarely have the ITB Pain.

Thank you so much! Definitely going to watch the video tonight. Did you have to rest a ton to heal yours at first? Can't decide if I should take a week off or keep doing exercises and rolling and feel it out from there.

(And yes, I know I could/should see a doctor or physical therapist but I've rehabbed several running injuries (mostly calf and tendon related) without one so I want to try for a little while...so I can save the dr money for Disney of course haha)

 

[Ariel484]

So I'm only doing the family 5k, as a goal for myself, and I'd love to vid to tape me running a bit, do others do that?

Do you mean you yourself would be holding the camera or someone else would video you running?

Thank you so much! Definitely going to watch the video tonight. Did you have to rest a ton to heal yours at first? Can't decide if I should take a week off or keep doing exercises and rolling and feel it out from there.

I truly do not remember for sure - this was almost 5 years ago and I know I was freaking out because I was part of a marathon relay time, and I was afraid I was not going to be able to participate. I don't remember taking a ton of time of though, and I was able to do the race. Those inserts in my shoes were a game changed.

(And yes, I know I could/should see a doctor or physical therapist but I've rehabbed several running injuries (mostly calf and tendon related) without one so I want to try for a little while...so I can save the dr money for Disney of course haha)

What made me finally go to the doctor was a specific treadmill run where I felt an almost crunching in my knee, and I thought it was going to give out altogether. That was enough to scare me into making an appointment!

 

[ZellyB]

Ok runners I need help! I recently (as in 3 days ago) developed an IT band problem. I finished my run on Sunday and several hours later my knee started hurting and I could feel the tightness in my IT band all the way up my leg. I found a bunch of exercises to strengthen it and did them yesterday and will continue to do them, and have been rolling and stretching the area. I ran 4 miles today and had minor pain in my knee by the end. I am about to gear up for the fall racing season which includes ToT, (hopefully) a local November half, and goofy, so I'd really like to nip this in the bud now!!!! So, any one have any advice, ideas, past experiences, or sympathy for me??? ...kidding about the sympathy...kind of

I'll give you sympathy even if you are kidding. I had some terrible IT issues last year right before our local half. I did all the things you mentioned and went to a chiropractor/sports medicine guy as well who used a TENS unit on it. I also took a couple of weeks off and used one of those knee bands. Not sure what fixed it for me (probably a combo of all of it). I was in excruciating pain on my half which was beginning of November and I was able to run the marathon pain free. So you have plenty of time to get it healed up.

 

[Castle2Castle]

Speaking of compression, do men use compression shorts at Disney races?

...I finally reached the conclusion that I should just use good thick black compression shorts for running (I picked 2XU)...But some people apparently believe men running in compression shorts = men running around "nuuuuude". with a bit of

So my question is, do men use these type of shorts during Disney races? Or do they all stick to conventional shorts regardless of leg creep/chafe? I think I've seen pics of some of those "elite" guys wearing compression shorts. Do even some slow folk (aka "folk like me") wear them?

It's not something I've focused my attention on, but I'm pretty sure I've seen people of varying abilities wearing the compression shorts from the front of the pack to the back of the pack. So I don't think you would be the only one, and I don't think anyone would think much of it.

Speaking personally, I always run with a simple pair of compression shorts (from Target) and shorts overtop. For distances over 10 miles I also apply BodyGlide to areas I've chafed in the past even with the compression shorts - I do the same with compression shirts for good measure.

Ok runners I need help! I recently (as in 3 days ago) developed an IT band problem...I found a bunch of exercises to strengthen it and did them yesterday and will continue to do them, and have been rolling and stretching the area...So, any one have any advice, ideas, past experiences, or sympathy for me???

I never had what I believed to be IT band problems diagnosed by a medical professional, but I turned to squats in particular to help when I was experiencing pain last year. I think I took a week or two off since I figured part of the issue might have been a muscle imbalance and didn't want to risk poor form from any such imbalance making it worse while I tried to make it better. If you aren't doing them now, it might be a good time to start working some core exercises in as well, to help strengthen those muscles and keep your form sharp, too.

So I'm only doing the family 5k, as a goal for myself, and I'd love to vid to tape me running a bit, do others do that?

Not entirely sure how you mean with respect to taping, but whatever it is, I'm pretty sure the answer is yes. I've seen people recording people they are with as well as recording themselves with camera phones, cameras, GoPros, whatever. They aren't the majority, but most people just don't want the added thing to focus on.

 

[Aimros]

Ok runners I need help! I recently (as in 3 days ago) developed an IT band problem. I finished my run on Sunday and several hours later my knee started hurting and I could feel the tightness in my IT band all the way up my leg. I found a bunch of exercises to strengthen it and did them yesterday and will continue to do them, and have been rolling and stretching the area. I ran 4 miles today and had minor pain in my knee by the end. I am about to gear up for the fall racing season which includes ToT, (hopefully) a local November half, and goofy, so I'd really like to nip this in the bud now!!!! So, any one have any advice, ideas, past experiences, or sympathy for me??? ...kidding about the sympathy...kind of

Check out strengthrunning.com. I developed ITB issues last March and that site has been a great resource. Try to take some time off/rest now. I wouldn't wish ITB pain on any runner. Good luck!

 

[disneyhorselover]

Check out strengthrunning.com. I developed ITB issues last March and that site has been a great resource. Try to take some time off/rest now. I wouldn't wish ITB pain on any runner. Good luck!

The ITB rehab video from that workout is actually the one I've started using, glad to hear somebody else recommends it too! Thanks!

 

[Aimros]

The ITB rehab video from that workout is actually the one I've started using, glad to hear somebody else recommends it too! Thanks!

I really like all of the SR strength routines and am planning on using one of his training plans for my next race.

 

[bumbershoot]

Speaking of compression, do men use compression shorts at Disney races?
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But some people apparently believe men running in compression shorts = men running around "nuuuuude". with a bit of

I am sure I've seen men wearing those.

If they work for you and let you concentrate and not get chafed, hey, you're covered. I mean, we wear sports bras and yet you can generally tell that we have *something* underneath our shirts and sportsbras, so just think of it in the same way. If it bugs you, make sure your shirt is on the longer side.

I am afraid to try the socks because I am afraid I'll get blisters. I have been wearing the double layer Wright Socks for every long run and they are great! My feet do hurt sometimes though so I wonder if they would help. It's an expensive experiment.

For me the socks are just as good as preventing blisters as my other good running socks. I'm not as brand-specific as you with socks, but I know what I like. And the sock part does the same job for me.

Don't flame me, just passing on information an employee at a running store told me last year when i was having problems with plantar fasciitis. He said that compression sleeves are fine for racing (he wears them too), but should not be worn after the race for long periods of time. The socks are fine, but something about the sleeves ends up "pooling" fluid in your feet because of the cuff around the ankle. I haven't done any research but it made sense to me, so just watch out for swelling in your feet if you wear compression sleeves for long periods of time post-race.

In case that was because of my post, when I say "long socks" I literally mean simply long socks. Figured it out on accident after getting a free pair of knee socks where I buy my sports bras (Hanes Bali L'eggs outlet) and I was cold after one long run. Put them on and oh so lovely. I get cold cold cold after long long runs, even after last year's Tower of Terror, so long socks, a running jacket, and whatever I've changed into are just the ticket.

But for me, blood pooling in the feet would happen with the sleeves, not the socks, because the socks (when I put them on the correct feet) keep my circulation going. The sleeves, especially when my ankles act up, do NOT keep things going.

 

[IronManion]

In regards to the compression short question....

Two words: Body Glide

Best stuff ever to prevent chafing.

Search amazon... I can't post a link because I don't have enough posts

 

[FFigawi]

Speaking of compression, do men use compression shorts at Disney races? So my question is, do men use these type of shorts during Disney races? Or do they all stick to conventional shorts regardless of leg creep/chafe? I think I've seen pics of some of those "elite" guys wearing compression shorts. Do even some slow folk (aka "folk like me") wear them? I would probably still wear them even if I'm the one slow guy there that does, but it would be nice to know if other folk use them. Thanks!!

I do! I wear Asics 2-n-1 shorts for my short runs and CW-X compression shorts during my long runs and all my races. I use the Pro shorts most of the time, but I also have a few pairs of the Ventilator shorts for hot weather races.