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

[DisneyBelle27]

Yes went to fleet feet and got fitted with some new balance. I had shin splints when I went and honestly they haven't gotten any better. I've taken some steroids that were prescribed and I got some compression sleeves but it still hurts. Saw a doctor who told me to take it easy, listen to my body and proceed with caution. When I run I can feel intense pressure in one spot on the side of my shin. It hurts even when I'm not running. I'm taking it easy, icing often and trying to move forward.

I know it's a big deal to change your stride and I'm CERTAINLY not any kind of an expert or doctor, but how does your foot strike when you run? If you're a heel striker you might possibly want to look into trying a midfoot strike. It's MUCH less impact when you land. This is kind of tied into the whole minimalist/barefoot running thing, but when you think about it we (as a species) were running without shoes for a LONG time, and just you try to run barefoot, you'll land on your forefoot not your heel. Just a thought!

 

[tiki23]

I hope not. But I also hope that they don't pull the same stunt they did with the after party for the first Wine and Dine, hocking tickets at park closing to 'extend the magic of the Food and Wine Festival' to day guests.

That is obnoxious!!

A commemorative ticket would be neat to have.....

It is pretty cool looking - I had to order mine because I'm only running the 5K - I was too nervous about the 10K and then didn't register in time.

I think we'll be there the same time next year and you can bet I'm going to register early and time our vacation so we only have a couple of days in Orlando before the race. This year we're in the parks 5 days before race day - I was worried about my feet!

 

[DisneyRunner2009]

Today, I ran 13 miles plus a quarter mile cool down. I'm in training for a half in June.

 

[John VN]

Today, I ran 13 miles plus a quarter mile cool down. I'm in training for a half in June.

Sounds like you have all your duckies in a row. Good luck.

 

[DisneyRunner2009]

Sounds like you have all your duckies in a row. Good luck.

Thank you. I plan to do one more long run next week, 14 miles.

 

[Annie78]

Any guesses on whether the discounted park tickets available for ToT participants/family will increase in price along with the regular ticket price increase announced for tomorrow? I know I should just buy now, but we haven't finalized our park plans and the discounted tickets aren't upgradeable, so I need to actually decide how many park days we want...

 

[MinnieDiva]

Any guesses on whether the discounted park tickets available for ToT participants/family will increase in price along with the regular ticket price increase announced for tomorrow? I know I should just buy now, but we haven't finalized our park plans and the discounted tickets aren't upgradeable, so I need to actually decide how many park days we want...

I was wondering the same thing, but I did know what I need, so I bought them today, just in case....

 

[29apr00]

crap I forgot to order my tickets before the increase.....will go check and see if they went up.

my 10K yesterday went really well!! I finished under my goal....63:10!! I did the Jeff Galloway without a timer, just kind of winged it for a 4min run/1min walk. it really helped that it was like 53 degrees at the start of the race. I felt really good after the race. now....i can barely walk! LOL my left shin and right calf muscle are so sore........ i did expect it since it was my longest run to date, and first outside since last years wine and dine! now to try and keep it up and get more outside time in before my 1/2 over Labor Day.

 

[29apr00]

i think the prices stayed the same......we are getting a 4 day pass, no hopper, for $192.77. i'm pretty sure that was what it was before the increase.

 

[Annie78]

i think the prices stayed the same......we are getting a 4 day pass, no hopper, for $192.77. i'm pretty sure that was what it was before the increase.

Yep, that's the old price - I have them all written down. Good news for me and the other procrastinators...

 

[Cripey]

so, confession...I haven't actaully gone for a "run" since the EEC...like a MONTH ago! And I know it's just about time to start up my official training schedule for ToT and I'm really going to pay for slacking off this last month. It doesn't help that I'll be "starting over" in soaring temps either. I'm hoping to get a short, 3 mile run in this evening after work...I have all my gear with me and am ready to NOT MAKE ANY EXCUSES! (and hoping that by posting this, I'll actually stick to it...but have to add the disclaimer that my BF has a very sick grandmother in the hospital which will of course trump my run if he needs to be there this evening, since we ride together to work) Somehow I have to figure out how to stop losing motivation after a race...I do it EVERY. TIME. I work my tail off for an event, then when it's over, eventhough I'm probably registered for another one, I get stuck in the mindset that "I need/deserve a break" and I give myself one week, which inevitably turns into 2, then 3, etc. Eventhough I know it makes it that much harder to start up again, I do it anyway...and now I'm so angry with myself! I gotta break the cycle! I'll be registered for Tinker Bell after ToT so that'll be the test to see if I can do that. Does this happen to anyone else? How do you get out of it??

 

[Disneychix]

so, confession...I haven't actaully gone for a "run" since the EEC...like a MONTH ago!

I know you had a lot more to say but you are not alone and you are better than me...I stopped 'training' mode after the Princess 1/2! I just started yesterday with a 3mile run with DH (his 1st training run ever).

Little by little I'll get back into it. I'll be doing the Tues/Thurs + Weekend Galloway training. The hardest part will be the weekday runs as both DH and I will be training so we'll have to alternate watching the kids and running.

Good news is, although a bit sore, both of us finished the 3 miles with pretty good times and are still walking and breathing today

 

[freepixie]

so, confession...I haven't actaully gone for a "run" since the EEC...like a MONTH ago! And I know it's just about time to start up my official training schedule for ToT and I'm really going to pay for slacking off this last month. It doesn't help that I'll be "starting over" in soaring temps either. I'm hoping to get a short, 3 mile run in this evening after work...I have all my gear with me and am ready to NOT MAKE ANY EXCUSES! (and hoping that by posting this, I'll actually stick to it...but have to add the disclaimer that my BF has a very sick grandmother in the hospital which will of course trump my run if he needs to be there this evening, since we ride together to work) Somehow I have to figure out how to stop losing motivation after a race...I do it EVERY. TIME. I work my tail off for an event, then when it's over, eventhough I'm probably registered for another one, I get stuck in the mindset that "I need/deserve a break" and I give myself one week, which inevitably turns into 2, then 3, etc. Eventhough I know it makes it that much harder to start up again, I do it anyway...and now I'm so angry with myself! I gotta break the cycle! I'll be registered for Tinker Bell after ToT so that'll be the test to see if I can do that. Does this happen to anyone else? How do you get out of it??

I'm guilty of that too!! Glad I'm not alone!! After the Princess, I took better than a month off before attempting a run, and even the past 2 weeks have been pretty much shot cause I had Jury Duty, then I still had to go into work most evenings, then the evenings I didn't work I was SO exhausted!! So I'm hoping to get back into routine, I have a 10K at the end of this month so its time to get my rear in gear already LOL

 

[Cripey]

thanks yall I've talked the BF into "wogging" with me today for moral support while jumping back on the wagon, cuz I'm gonna need it! He's normally a straight runner and a heck of alot faster than me, so this will be an easy day for him. AND it looks like he just found another half to do for himself, for time, before ToT...which means the ToT will now be our "together" race for this year where he sticks with me and we just run for fun and stop for pics... We did that last year for W&D and had sooooo much fun! so this now sort of sets my plan in place through the beginning of next year...ToT for fun, Tink for time, and Princess (with BF) for fun and pics! I'd like to get a few fun 5ks in between now and ToT, but I'm having a hard time finding any nearby this summer. It's just too hot!!

 

[TiggerAllie]

Ran a 10K race this weekend, and managed to meet my time goal of "in the 58's" with 58:30, so that was great! I'm hoping this time will improve my corral for both the TOT and DL 1/2. Anyone have any idea what kinds of times will get you in what corrals? With the 10 mi distance, I'm not sure what the breaks will be.

 

[DisneyRunner2009]

In regards to the price of tickets, I called irun, as I was concerned too. The CM told me ticket prices are set for the year, so there will be no increase in these event tickets. She confirmed that the tickets have a limited time frame for use, as they are tied to a race. TiggerAllie, I'm curious about corral placement, as well.

 

[maurbrennan]

If anyone is not able to do the ToT race and would like to sell their bib please let me know. I really want to do this race since I did the original ToT 13K.

Thanks

 

[freepixie]

Ran a 10K race this weekend, and managed to meet my time goal of "in the 58's" with 58:30, so that was great! I'm hoping this time will improve my corral for both the TOT and DL 1/2. Anyone have any idea what kinds of times will get you in what corrals? With the 10 mi distance, I'm not sure what the breaks will be.

Awesome time on your 10K!! I'm really curious as to the corral placement for TOT as well!!

I will be running a few 10K's this summer, really hoping to get it done in just about an hour - my PR for a 10K last fall was 1:06.30 - I'm really going to work hard

 

[slp1650]

I took a week off last week for my birthday, as well as a few friends' birthdays, but I got a small run in this evening in a light rain. It felt good to get back there. I think that week break was just what I needed.

 

[TiggerAllie]

Awesome time on your 10K!! I'm really curious as to the corral placement for TOT as well!!

I will be running a few 10K's this summer, really hoping to get it done in just about an hour - my PR for a 10K last fall was 1:06.30 - I'm really going to work hard

You can do it! My race times last Nov were 1:06 and 1:04, so you can definitely make an hour!

Any Boston-area folks running the BAA 10K at the end of the month?