OFFICIAL January 2012 5K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Goofy or Dopey Challenge Thread

[Saylan]

Goofy's at 50%.

 

[geaux_half]

Goofy's at 50%.

With less than a week until the first price increase. I wonder if the underwhelming response to the "discounted" early entry fee of $140 had anything to do with the new 1/2 in DL being priced $20 cheaper for early/regular/late periods? It will be interesting to see if the Princess 2012 will be priced at Marathon Weekend or Tink prices.

 

[FFigawi]

Doing long runs slowly....

I have to admit, even though I have done the half 6 times, I have always done my long runs at the same pace as my short runs (hmmmm, could this be the reason I am always injured??). So, as I get into my routine for training for the Full next year, I am making the effort to do my long runs slowly.

A good rule of thumb is to run your short runs during the week about 10% faster than your race pace, and your long runs about 10% slower than race pace. Doing this helps build both endurance and speed and helps make your pace on race day feel like something you're well prepared to do.

 

[UGAFan0829]

Goofy's at 50%.

I'm sure this is a really "goofy" question, so please forgive me...But, if the Goofy is at 50%, does that mean the Half is also?

 

[dthogue]

I'm sure this is a really "goofy" question, so please forgive me...But, if the Goofy is at 50%, does that mean the Half is also?

WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Relay
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Half Marathon
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge - 50% Full
Disney Family Fun Run 5K
Disney Kids' Races

This is from the WDW website - so I assume that it means that the 50% is only for the Goofy and does not include the 1/2 marathon alone! I'm hoping, I'm not quite ready to register

 

[cloudnut220]

I'm pretty sure each race has it's own fullness ticker. There are fewer spots for Goofy than the half or the full.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Hi everybody, hope you are all well, nearly the weekend again

So I have a question.
You know how at the start of a race you start with way more clothes than you finish with.

What do you guys do with your race numer?
Can you put it on your butt?

 

[orlandothebeagle]

After much deliberation, I took the plunge and registered for the Half today. I can't wait!

A good rule of thumb is to run your short runs during the week about 10% faster than your race pace, and your long runs about 10% slower than race pace. Doing this helps build both endurance and speed and helps make your pace on race day feel like something you're well prepared to do.

Thanks for that John, I like simple rules like that, otherwise I dont take any notice.

 

[jeanigor]

Hi everybody, hope you are all well, nearly the weekend again

So I have a question.
You know how at the start of a race you start with way more clothes than you finish with.

What do you guys do with your race numer?
Can you put it on your butt?

On the last layer you don't anticipate discarding.

Some folks attach it to their shorts/skirt, too.

 

[verticalchaos]

Hi everybody, hope you are all well, nearly the weekend again

So I have a question.
You know how at the start of a race you start with way more clothes than you finish with.

What do you guys do with your race numer?
Can you put it on your butt?

When I got my SpiBelt, I got "connectors" so I can hang my number from the belt. That works VERY well for when you need to layer. (That said, this year I was in short sleeves and capris for the whole race. I only had a fleece layer on for prior to the race...shed that, and I was fine. Of course it wasn't overly hot OR cold this year, so ymmv.

 

[cynomologus]

WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Relay
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Half Marathon
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge - 50% Full
Disney Family Fun Run 5K
Disney Kids' Races

This is from the WDW website - so I assume that it means that the 50% is only for the Goofy and does not include the 1/2 marathon alone! I'm hoping, I'm not quite ready to register

There are fewer spots available for the Goofy Challenge overall, which does not correlate to the Half Marathon.

I believe last year the were around 7500 or 8000 Goofy runners

JOHN

 

[orlandothebeagle]

On the last layer you don't anticipate discarding.

Some folks attach it to their shorts/skirt, too.

Ok , I thought htat but doesnt your number have to be shown at all times?

Vertical(sorry cant mind proper name) that sounds cool, never heard of that, away to google it.

 

[jeanigor]

Ok , I thought htat but doesnt your number have to be shown at all times?

Vertical(sorry cant mind proper name) that sounds cool, never heard of that, away to google it.

If you need to show your bib, as to enter your corral, you can lift the appropriate layers to show them your placement. However, with your bib covered the photographers can't send you any photos.

 

[tagall4]

Hi. New to this thread. Would like to know the best half or 5k to enter. Just a runner for enjoyment, no competition.

 

[buckeyecinderella]

When I trained for my first half, I started running my long runs by time only because I was starting to get a little tired watching my pace. I figured that I at least ran a 15 mm or faster, so if I need to do 8 miles, I ran for 2 hours. I probably ended up with an extra mile or two as well at the end of those runs. So, I liked the running by time approach and could go off course if I wanted to and didn't have to worry about my mileage.


Training question: The Disney 2012 Marathon will be my first. I started a training plan and I believe it will have me reaching 22-24 miles around the end of October or early November. So my question is, should I try to go for 26 miles around mid to late November? Or should I stop at 22-24 miles?

Then, regardless of whether I go up to 22-24 miles or 26 miles, how do I "recover" and "maintain" in the approximately 8-10 weeks before the January 8th marathon?

 

[kmg148]

Having a great running week so far, but a question to those who have done this before--

Does the breathing get better? Does it get easier? Am I breathing wrong?

I'm finding 9 times out of 10 I am struggling because I am running out of breath instead of dealing with leg pain. My legs want to keep going, but my lungs just can't keep up. When does it get better? I'm on week 7 of my 5k training and I know it's very early, but it's just not getting any easier!

 

[verticalchaos]

When I trained for my first half, I started running my long runs by time only because I was starting to get a little tired watching my pace. I figured that I at least ran a 15 mm or faster, so if I need to do 8 miles, I ran for 2 hours. I probably ended up with an extra mile or two as well at the end of those runs. So, I liked the running by time approach and could go off course if I wanted to and didn't have to worry about my mileage.


Training question: The Disney 2012 Marathon will be my first. I started a training plan and I believe it will have me reaching 22-24 miles around the end of October or early November. So my question is, should I try to go for 26 miles around mid to late November? Or should I stop at 22-24 miles?

Then, regardless of whether I go up to 22-24 miles or 26 miles, how do I "recover" and "maintain" in the approximately 8-10 weeks before the January 8th marathon?

Hmm...not really sure. My training plan is 20 weeks, so I've got it backed-up from the race and haven't started it yet. Mine's going to look a little different because I've got 1-2 HMs fairly early on, but my coach is going to help me adapt the FM plan so that the HMs fit in. The longest run is set about 2 or 3 weeks before the full, and then I taper. To me it seems a little early to be on an official plan...especially if it has you at the highest mileage that far out.

 

[verticalchaos]

Having a great running week so far, but a question to those who have done this before--

Does the breathing get better? Does it get easier? Am I breathing wrong?

I'm finding 9 times out of 10 I am struggling because I am running out of breath instead of dealing with leg pain. My legs want to keep going, but my lungs just can't keep up. When does it get better? I'm on week 7 of my 5k training and I know it's very early, but it's just not getting any easier!

Make sure you're doing at least a 5 minute warm-up before you start running...and that you're not starting it too fast. When I'm on a treadmill, I make sure that I start my warm-up at no more than 3.5 mph and I bump it up a tenth of a mile every minute or so. If I haven't properly warmed up or if I started the warm-up out too fast, I have difficulty breathing the whole time.

That said, pollen is making life miserable right now, so that's just an added icky thing.

I also try to breathe in a rhythm...in for two steps, out for two steps. 9 times out of 10 if I've warmed up properly and if my allergy medication is working, I don't have a problem. I can have asthma/reactive airway, so I make sure to always have an inhaler with me just in case, but unless it's really bad, usually focusing on my rhythm has managed to curtail the wheezing.

 

[FFigawi]

Training question: The Disney 2012 Marathon will be my first. I started a training plan and I believe it will have me reaching 22-24 miles around the end of October or early November. So my question is, should I try to go for 26 miles around mid to late November? Or should I stop at 22-24 miles?

Then, regardless of whether I go up to 22-24 miles or 26 miles, how do I "recover" and "maintain" in the approximately 8-10 weeks before the January 8th marathon?

Not to question your training plan, but I'm very surprised that it has you hitting your peak mileage two months before the race. Most training plans will have you hit your peak long run 3 weeks before the race. 3 weeks is plenty of time for a taper to recover and rest up for a marathon. I think 8-10 weeks is way too much time. Personally, I'd try to find a different plan, one that has your longest run scheduled for the weekend of December 17-18.

 

[jmasgat]

tagall4 A question with as many opinions as there are people! So assuming you meant "best of the Disney Universe of races", I would vote for the Donald (1/2 marathon) during Marathon Weekend. Reasons: The race goes through MK and a piece of Epcot, the whole weekend is full of races to run or spectat for, the expo is pretty good, and there are the most WISHers for support and fun.

kmg148 Sounds like a slower pace may be in order. Are you running outside or indoors on a TM? How are you determining what pace to run? It takes me a while to get comfortable on my long runs--anywhere from 1/2 mile to 2-3 miles, but after that I find a rhythm. You should bee able to run comfortably at your training pace after your warm-up. If not, try slowing it down to see if that helps. Also--if outdoors--do you run with a watch or Garmin? That may help. I know that I need mine to help me get to the right pace. I can run fairly consistntly once I'm there, it's just getting there that I still need hlp with.

Maura