OMGravy, how terrible. Hope you are doing much better now!
Well thanks!Wow, you're just full of good tidbits!!!
Mile 15, McDonald's M&M McFlurry.....the marathoners ticket to the finish line.
already Dopey McFlurry John
going for the unofficial 2015 Inaugural WDW Palindrome Week....5K, 10K, Donald, Mickey, FW Half, Dream 10K, Castaway Cay 5K
10 to 15 minutes extra time for a McFlurry detour. My corral is H, but due to knee issues I most likely will start farther back so I am not in the way of others. Your expected pace should not pose a problem making both stops. I enjoy EE immensely, but not during the Marathon.
My preference is a M&M McFlurry so if it melts I still have the hard chocolate Ms to munch on.
Have a great time!!!
Do you mud surf down the embankment? Tell me your secret!!!
Maybe I'm overthinking this, but how do you make the McFlurry stop reality? We saw McDonald's while running back from AK during ToT and couldn't figure how you get down there! Does the marathon course pass by McD's on a different road? Do you mud surf down the embankment? Tell me your secret!!!
I think he has said he does go down the embankment!
Oh you are so lucky. In the past I have had to carry *everything* with me for the races. I've finally decided that Dasani water isn't going to kill me over a couple hours so I don't wear the hydration backpack, but I do carry my own Clif powder stuff and sports beans and shot bloks and I shudder when I see the Clif gel stuff being handed out b/c that doesn't agree with me even when I'm not joggling (autocorrect did nothing with that word, is it really a word?) my stomach for upwards of 3 hours LOL.
Costumes! What NOT to do. Huge tutus that will scratch others. Wings (fairy style or Buzz) that go out beyond your shoulders from side to side.
Basically have the most irritable runner you know go out with you and try to stay next to you, come up being you, pass you, and be passed by you, and see how much your wings or tutu or whatever bugs them.
Also, with a tutu and shorts combo, have someone run behind you on a training run to make sure the back is long enough. I doubt the women whose running-shorts-clad rears were showing actually knew their tutus weren't covering enough. Not that there's anything wrong with seeing running shorts; it's just that if I think my rear is covered by shorts and a skirt I want it to be covered by both of those things.
And test out running belts. I borrowed one from my friend for Wine&Dine and it pulled my running shorts so tight. I basically was effectively wearing volleyball uniform shorts the whole run. Embarrassing. I haven't even LOOKED at the photos....
What TO do? The Nemo costume I saw at DL Half was adorable. Orange and white tech shirt. Not sure what was on the lower half. On the arms were armbands with little orange fins that stuck out just enough. I assume one was bigger than the other. Possibly the cutest costume I personally have ever seen. (to me a supercute costume means something I would and could wear, and I'm a highly irritable runner so those things are few and far between LOL)
Thank you.
Grats!
It's funny how it works. It's all about finding what motivates you. Everyone has different sources of motivation.
I still remember starting to walk back in January (I am... was?... a lifelong couch potato), imagining myself running through Disney. It's silly, but it made it fun. It's what got me out the door and through those first walks/jogs.
Then I actually started liking being outside. Every walk/jog/run was an achievement. Going out was in itself a motivator. It made me noticeably happier. And every time I was able to go a little bit further, a tiny bit faster. Now, 755 miles later, I'm on my third pair of running shoes (using Dec to break them in!) getting ready to run a marathon officially.
I think this is the first "New Year's Resolution" I've actually ever accomplished!
Find what motivates you, use it to fuel your goals. That's what I've learned from this experience. Took me a dang long time to figure that one out.
I have chronic anemia, and my iron and iron store levels (ferritin) have plummeted (6.3 and 2.x). No running. No raising my heart rate. No half marathon. 
This thread usually makes me happy, but tonight it's making me sad. I got a call from my doctor this evening telling me that there is no way that I can do the half marathon next month.
I'm excited I found this thread! We'll be running the Half Marathon next month!! I'm dressing up as Anna and running/walking on my own. Hubby and brother-in-law are also running, but much faster than I am. This is our first Disney run and I'm super pumped!!
This thread usually makes me happy, but tonight it's making me sad. I got a call from my doctor this evening telling me that there is no way that I can do the half marathon next month.
It's not ideal, but it shouldn't have too much of a negative impact on you. Once you get your 20 in, your physical fitness is pretty much set for the race. I'd try to sneak in another few days if you can just to keep your legs fresh and moving.I plan on doing my last long simulation this weekend: 2/5/10/20 However, it's too icy/snowy for me to run outside and the university gym I use will be closed for much of the holidays. I was planning on tapering with running alternating days over 2 weeks of: 3/3/6 3/3/7 Due to the closures, I am thinking of just doing: (Sun, Dec 21: final 20 of simulation) - Sat, Dec 27: 3 (5 days no running!) - Mon, Dec 29: 6 - Fri, Jan 2: 3 - Sun, Jan 4: 7 So instead of 6 days of running during my taper, it will only be 4 days. Do you think this will adversely affect my Dopey efforts by doing too little running the weeks leading up the the races? I'm a turtle so not looking to for a time goal for the races, just to finish strong enough to enjoy the parks after the weekend. Any insights or suggestions much appreciated!
If the McFlurry isn't what your stomach wants, you're welcome to have a beer at our mile 24 beer stop.Definitely something for someone without a touchy stomach.
