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

[mickeysgal]

If it makes you feel any better, my first half was the Wine & Dine in WDW this past October. My longest run prior to the race was 10 miles, which I had done twice prior to the race. Most of my training was between 4 - 6 miles per run/walk. With a 13 min/mile pace for your first 6, you definitely have enough buffer to complete the second half, in my opinion. You still have 4-5 weeks to go before race day so just keep adding distance each week. I just completed 8 miles on Thanksgiving, which has been my longest run/walk since the W&D. Your 6.2 is at a much faster pace than mine so if I can do it, you can too Good luck

Thanks for the encouraging words. We ran, per Coach Charles' recommendation, 6.5 miles yesterday at a slower pace (14min/mile) than our Thanksgiving 10K. We live in a very hilly area so with each street we were going either up or down. I excel at downhill! Hopefully, hill training will count for something when the time comes for the 1/2. I am extremely nervous about the sweeper bus's bumper nudging my backside during the second half. That's going to mess with me mentally. Hoping the weather remains decent for us to tough it out and move forward. We have no choice at this point! Our goal is to run with the 13min/mile pacesetter the entire way. Not sure if this is realistic or not. All we want to do is finish under our own power.

Coach Charles if you're reading...you gave me the guidelines for the long run, what do you recommend for the short runs during the week?

 

[cewait]

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Coach Charles if you're reading...you gave me the guidelines for the long run, what do you recommend for the short runs during the week?

I am a big believer in hard weekday runs. Intensities ranging from hard to very hard on the run. I would say find a long hill and run up and jog down for 45 minutes to an hour. Towards the end of the workout your intensities should be at a level where you may be able to say 1-2 words per breath. The other weekday run should be speed interval run. I like 400 m (one track lap) and 800 m (2 laps) intervals. Start with 3-4. Again, intensities hard-very hard. Keeping form, run your interval. Note the approximate time then jog/walk for the same time. Repeat. Add an interval a week up to a point where you fill the 45-60 minute workout.

 

[joan4mickey]

Well...that's over...I mean Thanksgiving...which I'm thankful to have had family and friends home, but it can be exhausting. I have been trying to calculate the pounds of meat I have cooked in the last 5 days, just can't remember it all..such a blurr.

Tomorrow is a 22 miler...weather is looking a little iffy...I will do the rain but if they call for thunder I will have to delay.

Coach Is 12/12 too early for my last long run? I plan on 24 miles that day and then follow up the next week with 14-16 miles.

 

[Dagny]

Thanks for the encouraging words. We ran, per Coach Charles' recommendation, 6.5 miles yesterday at a slower pace (14min/mile) than our Thanksgiving 10K. We live in a very hilly area so with each street we were going either up or down. I excel at downhill! Hopefully, hill training will count for something when the time comes for the 1/2. I am extremely nervous about the sweeper bus's bumper nudging my backside during the second half. That's going to mess with me mentally. Hoping the weather remains decent for us to tough it out and move forward. We have no choice at this point! Our goal is to run with the 13min/mile pacesetter the entire way. Not sure if this is realistic or not. All we want to do is finish under our own power.

Coach Charles if you're reading...you gave me the guidelines for the long run, what do you recommend for the short runs during the week?

Downhill is my favorite type of hill You will be thankful that you have done some hill training. At the Wine and Dine, I was surprised at how much I struggled going up a hill that didn't "appear" to be that steep!

Don't worry about the sweepers! If you are able to complete the first six @ at a 13 minute mile pace, you have gained a lot of cushion in my opinion. Plus, the sweepers do hang back for a few minutes after the last runner goes over the start line - you will gain a few extra minutes there even if you are in the last corral at the start (which with a 13 minute mile pace, you likely won't be). I started in corral D (even though I had a corral C bib - wanted to start with my daughter who got stuck in Corral D) and I did a heck of a lot more walking than I did running. I stopped for every character picture possible AND stopped to was the sticky gu off my hands when we were running through MGM. My time wasn't great, but I never saw the sweepers - you can definitely do it Trust me!

 

[runningmomof5]

Hello all,

It's been a horrible few days since I haven't been out running... I did a great 13 mile run last Sunday, 1 short run during the week and nothing since! Goofy training isn't going as planned but what's the expression? "Life happens while you are busy making plans".

I am hoping to make up for it by doing my long run tomorrow.

I bought some Disney stickers to put on the calendar for each day that is left before the Marathon weekend. Hopefully that will be the motivation I need to get my butt in gear!

Have a great week everyone

 

[runningmomof5]

Forgot something that I wanted to ask:

Do they use B-Tags or D-Tags for the timing? Some people are saying one, some are saying the other.

Does anyone know for sure?

Thanks!

 

[cewait]

Forgot something that I wanted to ask:

Do they use B-Tags or D-Tags for the timing? Some people are saying one, some are saying the other.

Does anyone know for sure?

Thanks!

B tags are the standard going forward. For those who may not know... The B indicates the timing chip is attached to the bib. There will be a long list of don'ts with the tag like cover with other clothing, do not pin with only two pins (eg no number belt) and do not fold. The chip is a lot higher than a foot type chip so there is some worry about it not being worn correctly.

I think we have figured out from various runners that you can wear a number belt and you can wear under your throw down clothing or a light jacket. I wold not roll or bend the bib or wear one sideways. I also look and make sure mine is still flat as I approach a timing mat. Ymmv

 

[ironz]

Just checking in to say, "keep it up, everyone!"

I had travel and jet lag get in the way of my LR 2 weekends ago, but got in a solid 2.5 hours yesterday (12 miles). Felt good through about mile 8-9. But got it done, and feel not too bad today! (was wiped out yesterday)
I don't train the way lots do...will not do a 20 miler...I train by time, and never go much more than 3 hours (maybe with an additional 30 minutes later that day), so will never cover more than 18 in one day. But have a decent endurance base and plenty of mental fortitude that gets me through. And a few more weeks to get some good LRs in. So, it's all good.
Getting to the start line relatively healthy is the key for me.

And really, uber-trained, or not, is not going to make a huge difference in my times. I'm looking at similar times to Goofy 2010, with 2:40 for the half and about 6 hours for the full. If the weather is nice, might just have my post-race margarita (or slushie) during the last mile in the World Showcase.

 

[RunRookie]

Forgot something that I wanted to ask:

Do they use B-Tags or D-Tags for the timing? Some people are saying one, some are saying the other.

Does anyone know for sure?

Thanks!

The last eight races I have run all used B-Tags. I use a number belt all the time in my races and have had no issues whatsoever with the chip ( wear the bib at my belly button level). I haven't covered it, and I definitely don't let the bib become folded.

When I went to packet pick-up at the Hot Chocolate 15K, they had a timing mat connected to a 50" Display set up so you could 'test' the chip as you walked over it. I thought it was pretty cool to see what the system displays when the chip is recognized. And it was a nice confirmation that the chip worked before race day.

So I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[donmil723]

And really, uber-trained, or not, is not going to make a huge difference in my times. I'm looking at similar times to Goofy 2010, with 2:40 for the half and about 6 hours for the full. If the weather is nice, might just have my post-race margarita (or slushie) during the last mile in the World Showcase.

Can I run with you?

 

[donmil723]

And really, uber-trained, or not, is not going to make a huge difference in my times. I'm looking at similar times to Goofy 2010, with 2:40 for the half and about 6 hours for the full. If the weather is nice, might just have my post-race margarita (or slushie) during the last mile in the World Showcase.

Can I run with you?

 

[jmasgat]

Did my long run today, since yesterday was spent recovering from red-eye flight from LA. Did 14 miles--which is the longest I have run since Boston. Averaged 8:45, which is good, although I don't see how I can run any faster than that during the race.

Anyway, Glad I got it done. My plan's longest run (for the half) is 15 miles, which I will do in a couple of weeks. It's really getting closer

Also, happy that I finally scored a cheap rental car for my stay. It will make getting to the expo and my volunteer assignment a lot easier.

Happy Cyber Monday, all. Time to go make dinner and scout out bargains.

Maura

 

[John VN]

The Space Coast Half Marathon yesterday was a pace test for the Full in January. I have a lot to do between now and January to get into the longer distance groove.

I walked the SC Half in 2:11:12 but was really feeling it towards the end. My longest distance has been 16 miles and plan on getting an easy 18 to 20 miler in on Saturday while at WDW.

 

[Shang Runner]

The last eight races I have run all used B-Tags. I use a number belt all the time in my races and have had no issues whatsoever with the chip ( wear the bib at my belly button level). I haven't covered it, and I definitely don't let the bib become folded.

When I went to packet pick-up at the Hot Chocolate 15K, they had a timing mat connected to a 50" Display set up so you could 'test' the chip as you walked over it. I thought it was pretty cool to see what the system displays when the chip is recognized. And it was a nice confirmation that the chip worked before race day.

So I wouldn't worry about it.

I also wear a number belt and have had no problems with the chip registering. I have had problems with the holes tearing, so now I re-enforce them with duct tape.

Disney also uses a 'test mat' to check your bib chip. I have used it each time and found it reassuring. Hate to spend all that time, money, and energy to find out later that I was wearing the only chip in 25,000+ that was a dud.

 

[marathonmommy]

The Space Coast Half Marathon yesterday was a pace test for the Full in January. I have a lot to do between now and January to get into the longer distance groove.

I walked the SC Half in 2:11:12 but was really feeling it towards the end. My longest distance has been 16 miles and plan on getting an easy 18 to 20 miler in on Saturday while at WDW.

You WALKED a half marathon in 2:11:12!? Dayum!

 

[RunRookie]

You WALKED a half marathon in 2:11:12!? Dayum!

Yeah! He walks a HM faster than I can run one!

 

[IamTrike]

did my first 20 miler this weekend. I took it slow and other than some knee pain I felt pretty good. During part of the run I was on a greenway. It was a little overgrown and on part of it stuff was brushing by my face. I didn't really think much of it though..... until I woke up this morning with my left eye swollen shut and my left cheek all puffy and red. Wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't presenting in front of 2 important prospects for the next 2 days. I never thought I'd be dealing with this as a "running" injury.

 

[KippWade]

This is my first experience with Marathon Weekend. When do they start sending out the e-mails with the link to print out the disclaimer form?

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I did my first 20 as well. It feels like a big milestone! Hurry up, January!

 

[cewait]

This is my first experience with Marathon Weekend. When do they start sending out the e-mails with the link to print out the disclaimer form?

Best guess.... Before 12/15... Gives time to clean up any messes befor the holidays