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

[DrMomof3]

I only have one data point, but I will tell you that staying at the Poly was a dream during marathon weekend 2011. Not only was getting to the start super easy with the monorail from the TTC, but for letting my family spectate during the half, and getting to the parks (well, MK and Epcot at least) on Sunday morning and early pm without worrying about road closures.

I ran the half and thought the Poly was awesome! The monorail was super convenient and my family watched me run by without any inconvenience!

Amanda

 

[DrMomof3]

Question: last year disneystore.com sold marathon in training shirts. They don't seem to be available for the 2012 races. Does anyone know if they've stopped doing this for races? My DH is training for his 1st Half and I'm training for my 1st Full so I thought it would be fun to get training shirts...

Amanda

 

[DisneyRunnerGirl]

I am in for the half with my DS. This will be his first half. I have done several including the Princess this year, but this will be my first Donald.

We are booked for the Poly. We are hoping easy access to start with monorail and good viewing for hubby who is not running.

 

[stitchfan18]

Question: last year disneystore.com sold marathon in training shirts. They don't seem to be available for the 2012 races. Does anyone know if they've stopped doing this for races? My DH is training for his 1st Half and I'm training for my 1st Full so I thought it would be fun to get training shirts...

Amanda

I've been checking for new ones to pop up because I want one too!

 

[Fellowship9798]

Question: last year disneystore.com sold marathon in training shirts. They don't seem to be available for the 2012 races. Does anyone know if they've stopped doing this for races? My DH is training for his 1st Half and I'm training for my 1st Full so I thought it would be fun to get training shirts...

Amanda

"In Training" shirts were being sold at the Marathon Expo in January so they do exist, at least at that time. I guess it whether Disneystore.com stocks them depends on whether they actually sold many last year.

I got an "In Training" shirt for next year's Goofy at the expo, although I didn't even take it out of the shopping bag until after I had finished the full Marathon and knew I had some thoughts about coming back for more.

 

[stitchfan18]

"In Training" shirts were being sold at the Marathon Expo in January so they do exist, at least at that time. I guess it whether Disneystore.com stocks them depends on whether they actually sold many last year.

I got an "In Training" shirt for next year's Goofy at the expo, although I didn't even take it out of the shopping bag until after I had finished the full Marathon and knew I had some thoughts about coming back for more.

Would they be for sale at the resort somewhere now? If they exist I could call Disney merch to order one, but since my brother and his family are at Disney right now I'd rather have him pick one up for me than pay all the fees to get one shipped. Has only seen them in a store at one of the parks or at DTD, possibly the EPSN store? I don't want to send my brother on a wild goose chase for it

 

[stitchfan18]

I came here to ask a question and got totally sidetracked, so please excuse me posting again!

Does anyone have a good website that makes reasonably priced personalized tech shirts? I saw a ton of cute and funny personalized shirts during the princess and I would love to make a few for myself and family. I've tried searching some already, but most websites I find want me to order in bulk.

 

[verticalchaos]

onemoremile.net

They had a booth at the expo and they've got cute sayings on the shirts (though not always grammatically correct ).

 

[RadioFanatic]

Hi! Community Board recommended I come over here. So, a group of friends are going in January to Disney to run the marathon/half marathon. We are going and I'm going to do either the half marathon or 5K in Epcot. Thing is, I need to lose about 60 pounds and need to start running. I have 8 months to train.

I would love to get advice on which I should aim for - the 5K or the 1/2, i.e., which is possible. I would also love advice on training, diet, books to read etc.

I really want to do this and I think a goal like this (i.e. not making a fool out of myself in front of friends) would steer me back to the land of the healthy again. For the first time in awhile, I really feel motivated.

Also, are you booking rooms on your own, should I recommend a grand gathering for my group or are there special rates for runners?

should there be any other threads I should be a part of?

Any help would be appreciated! thanks!
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[GBBTomorrow]

I came here to ask a question and got totally sidetracked, so please excuse me posting again!

Does anyone have a good website that makes reasonably priced personalized tech shirts? I saw a ton of cute and funny personalized shirts during the princess and I would love to make a few for myself and family. I've tried searching some already, but most websites I find want me to order in bulk.

We got two at runningbanana.com. If I remember correctly, we may have paid a little extra since we only wanted two, but I was very, very happy with the shirts.

 

[GBBTomorrow]

Hi! Community Board recommended I come over here. So, a group of friends are going in January to Disney to run the marathon/half marathon. We are going and I'm going to do either the half marathon or 5K in Epcot. Thing is, I need to lose about 60 pounds and need to start running. I have 8 months to train.

I would love to get advice on which I should aim for - the 5K or the 1/2, i.e., which is possible. I would also love advice on training, diet, books to read etc.

I really want to do this and I think a goal like this (i.e. not making a fool out of myself in front of friends) would steer me back to the land of the healthy again. For the first time in awhile, I really feel motivated.

Also, are you booking rooms on your own, should I recommend a grand gathering for my group or are there special rates for runners?

should there be any other threads I should be a part of?

Any help would be appreciated! thanks!
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Congratulations! You'll have the time of your life. I agree that setting a goal like this can be life changing. I went from couch potato to finishing a marathon, though that was a journey of sixteen hard months for me. It was worth every mile.

You can do it! Be sure to tell EVERYBODY what you're up to, as it creates accountability. If possible, have a running partner. It's a lot harder to stay in bed at 5 AM when you know your buddy is out there in the cold waiting for you on a street corner. Also, put your training schedule up on your bulletin board or fridge and take pleasure in highlighting every run you complete.

When we ran in 2010, we booked our rooms on our own.

A book that helped me get started, and yes I'm being serious, is "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running." I feel that I got solid information with it that has corresponded very well with what I've learned from other sources since I started running.

Finally: be sure to start out by walking, graduating to a run-walk, and then a full run. You're sure to get hurt if you go out and run a few miles the first day if you really haven't been doing anything. Take it slow, and your body will reward you.

Yay for you! Have fun!

 

[jmasgat]

Radiofanatic First, Welcome! You have made a great decision to do this for yourself. You have plenty of time to get ready and do yourself proud.

First, I would suggest you look at the Couch to 5k program--also referred to by many as C25K. You can find info on it here.....

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

It's good because it incorporates running/walking and will be a good way for you to ease into things and see if you might want to be a runnner, a walker or some combination of both.

Next, get yourself some appropriate gear. You don't have to spend a ton of money, but you need some moisture wicking workout gear (even Target sells Champion brand) and most importantly-a good pair of shoes (don't skimp). For the shoes--go to a local running store and have them fit you.

Once you start training, you may want to pick a local 5k race as a goal/motivator. There are lots, and you can find one that's low-key. Consider it an experiment---you can learn whether your training worked, your clothes worked. And you can learn whether you want to move onward to a longer distance.

If you decide you want to try for the half marathon, you have plenty of time to train for the one in January. People here use many different plans--Galloway, Marathoning for Mortals, Hal Higdon.

Remember to start slowly and take each day you run/walk one day at a time. It takes a while for your body to adjust to what you are doing. Some days may be good, others bad. And sometimes you may think you will NEVER be able to do the race you are training for. But you can.

As for travel to Disney....I always book my own room and try to get the best rate possible. Rack rates--via phone--are what you will get by booking now, with deeper discounts (public room-only offers) coming later in the late summer/fall. I've never thought the rates offered for runners were that great--and sometimes it's just packages.

Good luck and hope this helps.

Maura

 

[Hockeychic]

Welcome!!!!

I always book on my own as well.....is it time to book yet Bummer not yet. Hoping for free dining again

 

[TinyDancer]

Thanks for posting the Galloway program! I looked it up and I think I'll be using it.

 

[FireDancer]

Hi! Community Board recommended I come over here. So, a group of friends are going in January to Disney to run the marathon/half marathon. We are going and I'm going to do either the half marathon or 5K in Epcot. Thing is, I need to lose about 60 pounds and need to start running. I have 8 months to train.

I would love to get advice on which I should aim for - the 5K or the 1/2, i.e., which is possible. I would also love advice on training, diet, books to read etc.

I really want to do this and I think a goal like this (i.e. not making a fool out of myself in front of friends) would steer me back to the land of the healthy again. For the first time in awhile, I really feel motivated.

Also, are you booking rooms on your own, should I recommend a grand gathering for my group or are there special rates for runners?

should there be any other threads I should be a part of?

Any help would be appreciated! thanks!
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Glad you found the thread. You'll find a lot of good info here and many people were at the same point you are in when they started.

 

[stitchfan18]

onemoremile.net

They had a booth at the expo and they've got cute sayings on the shirts (though not always grammatically correct ).

I've got a couple of their shirts already. I really like them, but unless you win their contests you can't put your own saying on them

We got two at runningbanana.com. If I remember correctly, we may have paid a little extra since we only wanted two, but I was very, very happy with the shirts.

Thanks for the website, I'll check it out!

 

[RadioFanatic]

thanks all for the encouragement! Must admit I'm nervous but I'm going to do it!

 

[SIMBAisKING]

How come I cannot book hotels for this event online? Is it too soon?

 

[cewait]

How come I cannot book hotels for this event online? Is it too soon?

You can book through Central Reservation by phone, but will book at the full rack rate. Once the 2012 rates are announced in the August time frame you can re-book via phone. This will assure you get a room in your desired resort. If you want to do it on line, then the online system will working once 2012 rates are announced.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

thanks all for the encouragement! Must admit I'm nervous but I'm going to do it!

Hi!!!
Sounds like your up for a challenge.
I started running after I lost 8 stone, I will tell you after carrying all that wt around it was a doddle doing my first half marathon!
I follow a low fat diet, nothing more than 5% fat rule, its really hard to keep the wt off, I struggle with it every day but running helps SO much.

good luck !
Make sure you get decent trainers! esp if not a slim jim
We have great specialist shops here in the uk that are not expensive.