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

[sschu717]

I'm registered for the Full! I can't wait.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

I'm registered for the Full! I can't wait.

 

[cobbler]

Hello all, hope you don't mind if I jump in.

I am really wanting to get back to running again and I am thinking of setting a rather large goal. I've only completed 2 halfs (both last year 3 weeks apart - not the best idea but I lived to tell about it ) and am thinking of doing goofy for 2012. I am watching the registration and know it's half way to capacity so...

Wondering if anyone has the Jeff Galloway Goofy training plan? I don't see it up on the RunDisney site right now and I'd really like to look at it to see if it is even doable for me before I fork over the $330+ to sign up.

Also I'd like to hear anyone's experience with the Goofy. Tips, advice for 1st timers, did you run/complete any marathons prior and things of that nature....

Thanks so much!!!

 

[CrystalCastle]

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.

I was thinking the same thing.

As for training to 26 miles, I know some people do but I only train to 20 and have had no problems finishing. I think that is more a personal choice.

 

[CrystalCastle]

Hello all, hope you don't mind if I jump in.

I am really wanting to get back to running again and I am thinking of setting a rather large goal. I've only completed 2 halfs (both last year 3 weeks apart - not the best idea but I lived to tell about it ) and am thinking of doing goofy for 2012. I am watching the registration and know it's half way to capacity so...

Wondering if anyone has the Jeff Galloway Goofy training plan? I don't see it up on the RunDisney site right now and I'd really like to look at it to see if it is even doable for me before I fork over the $330+ to sign up.

Also I'd like to hear anyone's experience with the Goofy. Tips, advice for 1st timers, did you run/complete any marathons prior and things of that nature....

Thanks so much!!!

I did my first Goofy in 2010. I did do the WDW marathon the year before just to get the feel of a full before deciding on Goofy. There is plenty of time to train and do the Goofy without doing a full first. If you really need to get that feel of a full you could do a local race. But I've known people who just went for it and had no regrets. Just make sure to do all the training so you don't end up with any injuries.

I'm not sure if Jeff Galloway has a Goofy plan or not since I followed a different one. Also I'll add that I never did any back to back long runs before my first Goofy and everything still turned out okay. So that is another thing to consider is if you need to get the feel for it or if you're okay just going for it.

Good luck and hope to see you in Jan!

 

[Saylan]

I know Galloway had one up on the site but it looks like yesterday when they updated the race reg they updated the plans (the DL1/2 wasn't there earlier and now is). I'm sure they'll post it again soon, but someone might have it from last year. I have just the half right now.

 

[sue2]

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

They've reduced the Goofy slots?

 

[kmg148]

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

Maybe I'm trying to be an overachiever. I definitely try and maintain a 12-13:30 minute mile, "running" anywhere between 4.7-5.2, with a walking pace of 4.0-4.2. I try and challenge myself, but maybe it's not the best thing to do--I'm just trying to get into a pace that isn't snail like. I have not been doing a warm up, so I will definitely start doing that. I mostly run on the TM at the gym, rarely outdoors. I ran for the first time outdoors the other day since my training began and could not figure out the right pace and wore myself out in a mile. I was using an interval watch to try and help me.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Hello all, hope you don't mind if I jump in.

I am really wanting to get back to running again and I am thinking of setting a rather large goal. I've only completed 2 halfs (both last year 3 weeks apart - not the best idea but I lived to tell about it ) and am thinking of doing goofy for 2012. I am watching the registration and know it's half way to capacity so...

Wondering if anyone has the Jeff Galloway Goofy training plan? I don't see it up on the RunDisney site right now and I'd really like to look at it to see if it is even doable for me before I fork over the $330+ to sign up.

Also I'd like to hear anyone's experience with the Goofy. Tips, advice for 1st timers, did you run/complete any marathons prior and things of that nature....

Thanks so much!!!

I did my first full at the first Goofy. You have time to set a good training base and get a schedule for the marathon training set if you are working at it now. I follow the Marathon for Mortals (MfM) John Bingham plan for the marathon training. You will have to consider that you may be a bit slower with 2 events and will definitely need to get a plan organized.

For my 1st time I trained with back 2 back (b2b) weekend runs every other weekends as the long run (LR) weekends began at 12 miles. 6 miles Sat/12 miles Sun, 7/14...Bingham has the progression going every other weekend with drop back weeks and that worked for me. I only train to 20 miles and that too works for me and I have discovered that I do not need to train b2b weekends.

Hope to hear good training news from you as it moves along.

I haven't seen the Galloway Goofy plan yet.

 

[hotblooded]

This is a random question, but I was wondering if the stretch of the Half through Future World in Epcot has the typical FW music playing. I LOVE the soundtrack and I think it would be incredible to finish off the race to one of my favorite songs.

 

[hulagirl87]

well, I did it! I signed up for the half marathon! Now I'm super nervous My friends did it last year and are doing it again this year and have encouraged me to go with them. I'm excited as they have already done it and can answer questions for me and help me with my training. Still super nervous though, did I say that already? Really excited though. It's a personal goal and I'm excited to accomplish this for myself

oh, and I don't know if anyone can answer this, but did anyone have an issue with the price of the half? I got an email from Disney Visa for $35 off if registering before 4/24. If the price was $140 wouldn't that make it $105? When I went to register, it was $125? hmmmmm.... ? just curious

 

[orlandothebeagle]

well, I did it! I signed up for the half marathon! Now I'm super nervous My friends did it last year and are doing it again this year and have encouraged me to go with them. I'm excited as they have already done it and can answer questions for me and help me with my training. Still super nervous though, did I say that already? Really excited though. It's a personal goal and I'm excited to accomplish this for myself

oh, and I don't know if anyone can answer this, but did anyone have an issue with the price of the half? I got an email from Disney Visa for $35 off if registering before 4/24. If the price was $140 wouldn't that make it $105? When I went to register, it was $125? hmmmmm.... ? just curious

Congratulations
I am sure there was a charge for entering the goofy, I cant mind exactly what but like a booking charge or something.

 

[jakesmom9]

well, I did it! I signed up for the half marathon! Now I'm super nervous My friends did it last year and are doing it again this year and have encouraged me to go with them. I'm excited as they have already done it and can answer questions for me and help me with my training. Still super nervous though, did I say that already? Really excited though. It's a personal goal and I'm excited to accomplish this for myself

oh, and I don't know if anyone can answer this, but did anyone have an issue with the price of the half? I got an email from Disney Visa for $35 off if registering before 4/24. If the price was $140 wouldn't that make it $105? When I went to register, it was $125? hmmmmm.... ? just curious

The $35 discount includes the $20 early registration discount that anyone gets for registering by April 24. The Disney Visa discount is an additional $15.

 

[jmasgat]

So I think I've decided not to do Goofy so that I can train for Boston again (assuming I can get in). But I want to go to marathon weekend, so I'd really like to do the marathon relay. I've already done Donald, and it seems like it would be fun to get the Chip/Dale medal. Only problem--no partner. Think I can advertise for one? I'm willing to do either leg, and I can pretty comfortably commit to running 2 hours or better.

Sort of messes up my plan to register by tomorrow and get that discount. Oh well.

Maura

 

[cobbler]

I did my first full at the first Goofy. You have time to set a good training base and get a schedule for the marathon training set if you are working at it now. I follow the Marathon for Mortals (MfM) John Bingham plan for the marathon training. You will have to consider that you may be a bit slower with 2 events and will definitely need to get a plan organized.

For my 1st time I trained with back 2 back (b2b) weekend runs every other weekends as the long run (LR) weekends began at 12 miles. 6 miles Sat/12 miles Sun, 7/14...Bingham has the progression going every other weekend with drop back weeks and that worked for me. I only train to 20 miles and that too works for me and I have discovered that I do not need to train b2b weekends.

Hope to hear good training news from you as it moves along.

I haven't seen the Galloway Goofy plan yet.

Thanks - that is encouraging... I have the MfM book and I enjoy it very much. I trained for my first half doing the C25K and then I used an Ipod App that was a continuation of that where you moved onto a 10K and that was as far as I had gotton. I didn't do horrible but not fantastic either at my first half (Wine & Dine), as I was just under 3 hours but I made it, felt good and lived to tell about it

I'm going to make a decision by May 1st to determine if I want to do it and research to find more training plans but it's good to know I can use the MfM training plan and kind of modify it a bit as needed.

well, I did it! I signed up for the half marathon! Now I'm super nervous My friends did it last year and are doing it again this year and have encouraged me to go with them. I'm excited as they have already done it and can answer questions for me and help me with my training. Still super nervous though, did I say that already? Really excited though. It's a personal goal and I'm excited to accomplish this for myself

oh, and I don't know if anyone can answer this, but did anyone have an issue with the price of the half? I got an email from Disney Visa for $35 off if registering before 4/24. If the price was $140 wouldn't that make it $105? When I went to register, it was $125? hmmmmm.... ? just curious

Congrats! My first half was Wine & Dine and I am so glad I did it. You have plenty of time to train and I know you'll do fantastic - especially when you have the support of friends too!

 

[Saylan]

So I think I've decided not to do Goofy so that I can train for Boston again (assuming I can get in). But I want to go to marathon weekend, so I'd really like to do the marathon relay. I've already done Donald, and it seems like it would be fun to get the Chip/Dale medal. Only problem--no partner. Think I can advertise for one? I'm willing to do either leg, and I can pretty comfortably commit to running 2 hours or better.

Sort of messes up my plan to register by tomorrow and get that discount. Oh well.

Maura

I'm in the same boat too. DBF was thinking of doing it with me but is now thinking of not. It's harder when it's not just you running.

 

[RadioFanatic]

Well - it's all official. Dh and I signed up for the 1/2. Start officially training May 1. For our group of friends, one is doing the goofy, one is doing the full and 5 of us are doing the 1/2. So exciting although I must admit my stomach had butterflies when I registered. Also, I love how they charge $140 but then another $10 for a "processing fee" - they get us coming and going, don't they?

 

[Vickibean]

Well, I'm officially Goofy! Signed up Saturday morning. I'm really nervous about it. Until July of last year, I said that the only reason to run was if somebody was chasing you. Then, the Princess caught my mind and I finished it! I figure this committment will force me to lose the extra weight I'm carrying and finally get totally fit!

 

[Saylan]

I'm officially in for the 1/2. I'm still deciding on the relay versus full. It'll depend a lot on if I can get a partner for the relay. I strongly suspect DBF will not be interested simply due to cost, so I'll have to see what happens.

 

[UGAFan0829]

Does anyone know if runDisney offers discounted room rates if you sign up for the race? I know that they did with the Princess, but wasn't sure if this race was the same.

DH and I have decided to do this one, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll both be able to get registered this weekend!