Official inaugural Tower of Terror 10 miler thread. September 29, 2012

[DisneyRunner2009]

This morning, 46 degrees here. I will run this afternoon, when temperatures are around 70. I need to stay acclimated to warmer temperatures for this race. It will also give me the opportunity to see how running goes with eating during the day.

 

[DisneyRunner2009]

I may do 9-10mi next weekend, but after that I'll be down to 6 or less again.

This is my plan, as well.

 

[jeanigor]

I'm working out transportation details ... have a question.

I've read a lot about the bus transportation to/from the host resorts. What about boats? Will the Friendship Boats be running? Staying at the Swan, and can hop on/off over at the Boardwalk.

Most likely not. The event buses are chartered contracts, not Disney buses. RunDisney would have to pay a boatload of money for the Friendship boats to operate. There would also be many complaints about the horn blowing in the middle of the night. It would negatively impact too many guests, in my opinion.

3 questions-

1. Where do you keep your camera while running? I always run with a bottle of water so I don't want to hold it in my hand. (I know there are water stations but I have always had water on my runs and like to be able to sip when needed) I will have a sparkle skirt so I think I can keep my gels in the pocket on the waistband. Just not sure where to keep camera? Maybe tuck it in the shoulder strap of sports bra or something?

2. Is there usually music playing along the course at the runs? I am wondering if I should use my ipod. I have done some runs with and some without. If there is music at least once in awhile I can do without.

3. For those who are in corral C, what was the time that you submitted?

Thanks!

1) Although I carry mine, the two friends I am running with adore their Spibelts. They got them for the 5K before the Princess last year and have given recommendations ever since.

2) When running through a park, there will be the normal park music playing. There will probably be a DJ and/or live band somewhere along the course (out of the way of any resorts as not to negatively impact non-event guests). The night races are noticeably quieter than the morning ones. For me, the spectators make all the difference when it comes to something to listen to.

3) I submitted the least time I could submit without requiring proof.

 

[madge]

Most likely not. The event buses are chartered contracts, not Disney buses. RunDisney would have to pay a boatload of money for the Friendship boats to operate. There would also be many complaints about the horn blowing in the middle of the night. It would negatively impact too many guests, in my opinion.

thanks!

 

[PrincessV]

Somehow, I wound up quoting backwards. I'm not going back to re-do it, so bear with me, lol!

This morning, 46 degrees here. I will run this afternoon, when temperatures are around 70. I need to stay acclimated to warmer temperatures for this race. It will also give me the opportunity to see how running goes with eating during the day.

70 sounds like paradise - I can't even imagine what 46 feels like anymore!

3 questions-

1. Where do you keep your camera while running?

For a 5K, I just hold my little point-n-shoot in my hand. I may wind up doing that for the TOT, too, but someone here or on FB mentioned attaching a little camera case to a waist belt... hey, I have both a little camera case with a strap to attach to a belt and waist belt! So I'll do that.

2. Is there usually music playing along the course at the runs? I am wondering if I should use my ipod.

FWIW, I'm running with my iPhone, as always. I can always lower the volume, but I want my special playlist to keep me going.

3. For those who are in corral C, what was the time that you submitted?

I forget now, but it was the fastest time they'd accept without proof. I was figuring on a 12:00/mile pace, though that's looking pretty unlikely now.

Will the Friendship Boats be running?

I'll be darned if I can remember where, but I'm pretty sure I saw somewhere authoritative that no, they won't be running boats.

Just finished my 3 miles today with magic mile. Today's magic mile was my fastest yet! And it was the 3rd time I ran a mile straight without walk breaks.

Hooray - WTG!

I shocked myself by running an 8:52 minute mile! I'm very pleased.

Fantastic pace!!!

Good luck training and think....it WILL get cooler!!!!

Our mornings here on the Tampa Bay coast are finally starting to feel a smidge more comfortable!

By the way....it's 64 degrees right outside my door...the reason I waited to do my long run this morning. I need a tissue...I'm tearing up over here!

I shed a tear just reading this - bliss!

I learned once again how amazing the body can be as I just did 7 miles on my 6th run.

Awesome!

I'm not going costume crazy my first time out here because I don't know how well I'd do with a lot of stuff. So I'm going for deconstructed Maleficent - lime green run top, purple sparkly skirt, and black accents. It's in the spirit, right?

Absolutely - I think it sounds perfect!

Princess V, are you talking an anti-inflammatory to reduce inflammation. I'm having achilles pain, that I believe is coming from tight calves. Now, I'm taking 200mg daily for the next few days, with the hope it helps.

Oh, for sure - I'm just short of mainlining Aleve at this point, lol!

I'm really lovin the pure cadence so far...I think I'm gonna try them on a 7 miler tomorrow. Hoping they feel ok! What color did you go with? (cuz that's the important part, right???) I couldn't resist the insanely neon pink!!!

Hee hee - insanely-neon-pink is all they had in my size, so I'm trying to embrace the brightness! Fuchsia is the new neutral?

And I agree with everyone else, don't give up! Give your legs plenty of rest the week of the race and do what you can...I bet we'll see ya at the finish line!!

Princess V, try a cheap knee brace for your IT pain. I found that it helps mine a lot better than just the band.

Thanks! I have an all-purpose, stretchy knee brace, but it wasn't helping on its,. own, I'll give a try with the strap.

I have to believe I can do this. And you have to believe you can do it too.

We CAN do it!

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So, I've been working on my IT Band with my trusty rolling pin with little effect; I couldn't understand why I've been having so many problems when my IT Band doesn't even feel tight?

I bought a foam roller last night and gave it a whirl... YIIIIIIIIIIIIKES!!! How come no one tells you how much that hurts?! My poor son came to make sure I was okay, I yelped so loud, lol! Oh yeah, there's a big ol' knot up there and I am determined to roll that baby into submission. So my plan for this week: yesterday through Wed. off from running; I'm doing low to no-impact cross-training like ballet (no jumping), pilates, walking, and swimming, plus twice-daily foam roller sessions. A short run-walk Thurs., stopping before pain hits. Sat is supposed to be a long run of 11 miles... I'm aiming to walk 2, run-walk as much as I can before pain hits, and then walk however much is left to hit 8. I'll reassess after that and see what seems right for the next week.

 

[AnotherPrincess]

Yep, the foam roller hurts the worst where/when you need it the most. I love the results though. My running coach recently told me to use it before and after a run too. The first time I used it before a run I felt much looser. Usually it takes me a couple miles to loosen up but it felt great! I also cut 20 seconds off my average pace with that run.

 

[helloirishkitty]

Oh, how I Kouzzina! We're giving it a try for breakfast this trip, which I'm excited for, but I'm sure gonna miss the Saganaki and Loukomades!!!! (although, I think another version of the Saganaki is being offered at the Greek F&W booth again this year!)

Glad to hear! I've never eaten there before. I'm kind of bummed that I will not be able to be as adventurous as I would normally be because of the race :/

 

[mickeysgal]

Yep, the foam roller hurts the worst where/when you need it the most. I love the results though. My running coach recently told me to use it before and after a run too. The first time I used it before a run I felt much looser. Usually it takes me a couple miles to loosen up but it felt great! I also cut 20 seconds off my average pace with that run.

I've been using a Tiger Tail. Makes me wonder whether I should be going back to that hard as a rock foam roller.

 

[Tinker Gal]

For those of you who have done runDisney events before, can you tell me about the First Aid stations? Specifically, like a previous poster, I'm having issues w/ the under the toenail blister. I would assume they would have stuff to sterilize, lance, & treat said blisters??

We're flying in & trying to do only carry-on so if I didn't have to worry about carrying this stuff, it would help. Thanks!

 

[mickeysgal]

For those of you who have done runDisney events before, can you tell me about the First Aid stations? Specifically, like a previous poster, I'm having issues w/ the under the toenail blister. I would assume they would have stuff to sterilize, lance, & treat said blisters??

We're flying in & trying to do only carry-on so if I didn't have to worry about carrying this stuff, it would help. Thanks!

Hopefully, someone else can give you more specifics. I know that they would have a bandaid...a blister bandaid, not sure about that. They have Tylenol and huge, industrial sized pump bottles of BioFreeze (speaking from experience on this one).

 

[MinnieDiva]

So....toenail is still oozing serous fluid if I push on it (sorry for the visual there ), but I broke out the silicone thingie my podiatrist gave me to put between my big and 2nd toes (for bunions...) and I was able to get in 5.5 miles today at a pretty good clip. DH went farther as I figured I probably shouldn't press my luck. I'll be at work tomorrow and will poll the docs about their thoughts on whether I'll lose the nail or not.

 

[canes876]

NOT A DOCTOR BUT...

When I get "black toe" I take a very tiny drill bit and using my fingers spin it back in forth to drill a hole in my nail. Once through the nail the pressure of the blood release itself and the pain goes away and most of the time will also save the nail.

 

[mickeysgal]

NOT A DOCTOR BUT...

When I get "black toe" I take a very tiny drill bit and using my fingers spin it back in forth to drill a hole in my nail. Once through the nail the pressure of the blood release itself and the pain goes away and most of the time will also save the nail.

 

[MinnieDiva]

NOT A DOCTOR BUT...

When I get "black toe" I take a very tiny drill bit and using my fingers spin it back in forth to drill a hole in my nail. Once through the nail the pressure of the blood release itself and the pain goes away and most of the time will also save the nail.

Yikes. I'll keep that in mind. But...yikes!!

 

[MinnieDiva]

I agree!!

 

[canes876]

Just so you all don't think I'm too crazy
http://sportsdoc.runnersworld.com/2010/06/should-i-really-burn-******-in-my-toenail.html

 

[MinnieDiva]

Yikes. I'll keep that in mind. But...yikes!!

Ok, so full disclosure here...I'm a nurse, and anyone who is one will tell you that we all have parts of nursing that disgust us. Mine...are feet and teeth. Couldn't be a dentist/assistant whatever, yuck. And feet. I see some nasty, nasty feet and toenails. When I was in the military, we would see a lot of people that had to have toenails removed. Inordinately large numbers of people, but no rational reason for this. I would trade Foleys for someone else to take care of the feet. I give myself a pedicure before I see my podiatrist. So the thought of using a drill bit on my toe is a bit....um....farfetched? But I am a dedicated runner and sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do, right??

 

[MinnieDiva]

Just so you all don't think I'm too crazy
http://sportsdoc.runnersworld.com/2010/06/should-i-really-burn-******-in-my-toenail.html

I don't think you're crazy, just brave to take it on yourself!

 

[mickeysgal]

Never thought to ask this question as we usually drive to WDW. This time we're flying. Is there transportation available to the Expo? Where do we pick it up? We're at Boardwalk, so do we have to commute to somewhere else first to pick up a shuttle or will there be busses periodically from Boardwalk?

 

[Cripey]

Never thought to ask this question as we usually drive to WDW. This time we're flying. Is there transportation available to the Expo? Where do we pick it up? We're at Boardwalk, so do we have to commute to somewhere else first to pick up a shuttle or will there be busses periodically from Boardwalk?

There will be busses to and from the expo from host hotels. There shouldbe signs saying where to pick it up and the busses should be marked that they are specifically transport for the expo. We're at BW too!