Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread-Part 2

[cewait]

Just got back from the doctor! He is pretty sure its just shin splits but wants to rule out a stress fracture so I have an MRI scheduled for Monday and a follow up appointment Wednesday. I asked him if he thought it would be ok if I walked the marathon, and he said that would be fine but he'd like to see me run it instead optimism is good medicine, right? Lol!

Has anyone else dealt with shin splints before? How long was your recovery? This has been almost 4 weeks for me now.

It can take forever, especially if one is not resting the small tibial muscles, running on worn out shoes and/or correcting structural issues. Now I am not saying that you are doing any of these three.

Follow the docs orders as you wait for the MRI. I would purchase a calf compression sleeve for comfort. The warm and compression will make the area feel better. On the walk/run it will help keep the inflamed muscle from ‘flopping’ on the foot strike.

At your next visit, see if you can get a PT script; if not already visiting a PT. They will look at the leg structure and give you some work to strengthen the leg.
If you shoes are old – say in the 300+ miles, gab some race shoes for January.
Make sure you are stretching your legs (calves) post run. Also, try shortening your stride just a bit. Over striding can cause the tibial muscles to snap on heal impact which can create the splints.

Hopefully, this is a soft tissue issue and you will be released to get back on course for the race.

 

[Weluvdisny]

Well, tonight was a perfect night in Upstate NY. Even though I got poured on it was in the 60's so I got to wear shorts and really I liked running in the rain. Well after having a pain I. The side of my leg for over a month and havin major difficulties actually doing my runs, I am happy to say I've now had my best run of the year! It felt great and I finally feel like I'll be able to complete my runs with no pain!

Less than 40 days, I've got a countdown at worked and extremely excited! I hope everyone has good runs this week!

Fellow Upstater here! I thought it was a great night to run also. I'm not used to running when it's so dark out so I have to get used to that. I need to get some better reflective wear. So my neighbors say. Any suggestions?

I'm getting pretty excited for our trip too! I've been to WDW a few times during MW but have never competed in it. Can't wait!!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

I just want everyone here to see the extent of my anal planning. DH makes fun of me every trip but every time we come home, he says what I great job I did and how happy he is that we got so much done. LOL

 

[sunshine269]

If anyone would like to earn a medal while training, there is a race here in Florida doing a virtual race, entry fee is $30 and you do a 13.1 mile run on your own between now and December 9. You then post on their facebook page of your distance and time (incase you do more than 13.1). They will send out medals after the race and may have to wait 4-6 weeks however for an additional order. The registration ends December 6 I believe. I did it to help me with training to get me over the 13.1 limit. I did 15.75 miles today and completed the virtual race.

The following link brings you to the race page.
http://www.floridaholidayhalfathon.com/

The medal is shown in following link.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/319567_10151285104004306_723658476_n.jpg

If you do register, thanks. They are trying to reach $10,000 for Partners For Life Foundation, created by Lorraine Yaslowitz to memorialize her husband Jeff, a K9 police officer in St. Petersburg, FL lost in the line of duty on January 24, 2011. Last I heard, 15 participants were needed to reach that goal, they had over 240 virtual participants.

Just signed up for this. Thanks for posting

Jennifer

 

[FFigawi]

I just want everyone here to see the extent of my anal planning. DH makes fun of me every trip but every time we come home, he says what I great job I did and how happy he is that we got so much done. LOL

I like the spreadsheet o'fun! One thing we always do during DATW is not repeat colors for drinks. Makes it more interesting that way, so maybe you can add that to your schedule too.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

I like the spreadsheet o'fun! One thing we always do during DATW is not repeat colors for drinks. Makes it more interesting that way, so maybe you can add that to your schedule too.

Will do!

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[cewait]

I just want everyone here to see the extent of my anal planning. DH makes fun of me every trip but every time we come home, he says what I great job I did and how happy he is that we got so much done. LOL

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For the record, we are not married.

I have a spreadsheet with the same info on it. Though I do note the EMH on the sheet. Crazy stuff

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

For the record, we are not married.

I have a spreadsheet with the same info on it. Though I do note the EMH on the sheet. Crazy stuff

Phew! so happy to know I'm not the only one. My mother is going to flip when she sees my very detailed itinerary. She's used to my dad, who was one to just meander and if he got on a ride, he got on, if we were pissed because we missed out, oh well. LOL

 

[jimandami]

When we do family trips, I am an uber planner as well. For Marathon Weekend, it is just DH and I and we hardly plan anything. I have made only 3 ADRs (Be Our Guest ) and we do have a list of a few things we haven't done before that we would like to do (Segway Tour, Campground) but that's pretty much it. Last year, we spent 7 nights around Marathon Weekend and literally rode less than 10 rides...and had a wonderful time!

Oh and count us in for DATW...I have made shirts!

 

[irishtwins1112]

I just want everyone here to see the extent of my anal planning. DH makes fun of me every trip but every time we come home, he says what I great job I did and how happy he is that we got so much done. LOL

I do the same thing too. The moment I know I am going to Disney.....*scratch that* Even when I have no immediate plans to go to Disney, I make elaborate spread sheets with park hours/dining plans/not to miss snacks/adult beverages and rides that I don't want to miss. Sometimes I make the mistake of asking DH what he thinks about a particular thing on the itinerary and he's all "I don't know where I want to eat or do in the parks months from now. I don't think about food unless I am hungry and I would rather just decide when we get there, so lets talk about it later". I guess that is why he is so thin! His idea of a vacation is not having to do anything on a timetable and I am the opposite. I like to know what I am doing and when I am doing it. Somehow we always survive our vacations.

 

[LuzzBightyear]

I like the spreadsheet o'fun! One thing we always do during DATW is not repeat colors for drinks.

I will try, but there are only so many shades of beer!

 

[rocio]

I'm sure you'll find us somewhere along the way. Usually takes us about 6-7 hours since we don't just drink and waddle off to the next country. We like to see the exhibits, etc., along the way.

Starting with tequila makes for a really long afternoon. Finishing around dinner time with tequila and Mexican food makes for a great end to the afternoon. Or so we've found out.

So just look for a large group with Mickey Medals? Do I just sidle up and whisper, "excuse, me are you from the WISH board?"

The meet-up is at 4pm on Friday at POP. It just got posted on the FB group page

Won't be there in time, but there's a FB group? What's it called?

Aaaah. Good thinking! See you there! Look down through the crowd because I'm really short, but everyone will probably hear me before they see me! LOL

You remind me of my cousin then! I think I remember pictures of you from the princess thread last year.

I just want everyone here to see the extent of my anal planning. DH makes fun of me every trip but every time we come home, he says what I great job I did and how happy he is that we got so much done. LOL

You win! I get teased for being a planner but I have nothing like that! I love that you have your drinking points on there. I'll have to print it out so I can catch up with you guys on Monday. Yes, I'll be stalking you. Unless you don't want me to. Then I won't do it. I'm not a very good stalker. I ask for permission.

For the record, we are not married.

I have a spreadsheet with the same info on it. Though I do note the EMH on the sheet. Crazy stuff

Duh! If you were married you'd be making fun of her.

So how many days of parks are you guys doing? I decided to just do 1 day and get a hopper pass so I can at least spend a bit of time at the new fantasyland before heading to Epcot for the late afternoon/evening.

PRMami, I'm impressed you're doing a park the day before the marathon. Go you! We get in Friday evening so Saturday will be our Expo day, early dinner at Downtown Disney and early to bed. I was hoping to fit in a park on Sunday but I don't think that's going to happen.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

When we do family trips, I am an uber planner as well. For Marathon Weekend, it is just DH and I and we hardly plan anything. I have made only 3 ADRs (Be Our Guest ) and we do have a list of a few things we haven't done before that we would like to do (Segway Tour, Campground) but that's pretty much it. Last year, we spent 7 nights around Marathon Weekend and literally rode less than 10 rides...and had a wonderful time!

Oh and count us in for DATW...I have made shirts!

I want to see a picture of the DATW shirt!

 

[JRM393]

Fellow Upstater here! I thought it was a great night to run also. I'm not used to running when it's so dark out so I have to get used to that. I need to get some better reflective wear. So my neighbors say. Any suggestions?

I'm getting pretty excited for our trip too! I've been to WDW a few times during MW but have never competed in it. Can't wait!!

In the winter I always run at night, and last year did my weekend runs at 3 in the morning! So, running in the dark prepared for I am. I wear all reflective clothing (I've been told when light hits me I light up like a Christmas tree). Plus I wear a headlamp with pivoting head (to see in front of me) and the all important orange vest. If you can't see me...you shouldn't be driving!

Glad to see you'll be competing this year instead of just watching!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

I will try, but there are only so many shades of beer!

What? There's pale ale, white ale, lager, black and tan....etc.
LOL

So just look for a large group with Mickey Medals? Do I just sidle up and whisper, "excuse, me are you from the WISH board?"

I'm cracking up at this because what happens if you get someone who's easily scared or offended? LOL

You remind me of my cousin then! I think I remember pictures of you from the princess thread last year.

Everyone always hears me first. I'm loud. I've said it before, my voice makes up for my height, LOL.

You win! I get teased for being a planner but I have nothing like that! I love that you have your drinking points on there. I'll have to print it out so I can catch up with you guys on Monday. Yes, I'll be stalking you. Unless you don't want me to. Then I won't do it. I'm not a very good stalker. I ask for permission.

I give you permission to stalk me

So how many days of parks are you guys doing? I decided to just do 1 day and get a hopper pass so I can at least spend a bit of time at the new fantasyland before heading to Epcot for the late afternoon/evening.

PRMami, I'm impressed you're doing a park the day before the marathon. Go you! We get in Friday evening so Saturday will be our Expo day, early dinner at Downtown Disney and early to bed. I was hoping to fit in a park on Sunday but I don't think that's going to happen.

We're trying to take advantage because my mom, sis, niece and nephew are SUPPOSED to be coming with us. I swear if they don't come and leave me with an extra SSR studio, I'll kill them.

I think I read on the PHM board that someone didn't have trouble falling asleep because they wore themselves out at a park the day before. While I'm not going to go crazy, HS closes at only 7 so I figure I should be tired and relaxed enough to be in bed by 9. If my mom does make it, I'm hoping she can take the kids to DTD so DH and I can have some peace and quiet for a bit.

I'm hoping I don't feel the way I did after the PHM. I remember practically falling asleep in the Sci-Fi Dine-In that night. I want to take a picture at MK with Mickey wearing our medals and then after dinner at 'Ohana, head back into the park to party.

 

[joan4mickey]

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So how many days of parks are you guys doing? I decided to just do 1 day and get a hopper pass so I can at least spend a bit of time at the new fantasyland before heading to Epcot for the late afternoon/evening.

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Well, on Sunday I plan to do all four! Sorry couldn't help myself.

DS and I are in for quick weekend and are only going to AK on Saturday.

 

[Tabetha]

I was just checking my two pair of running shoes this morning and realized that with their current 'wear pattern' and the amount of miles I have planned between now and WDW, I will need to make a shoe purchase now (in order to have time to have them broken in for WDW). One pair will be 'done' by WDW Weekend, so buying a new pair now will ensure I have two decent pair for race weekend.

So just a reminder that everyone should check their shoes now and see where things stand. If you have to pick up a new pair now, you have plenty of time to get them 'broken in' for your Disney races.

Good reminder. I've been having pain in the ball of my foot for a while now, and it only just occurred to me to look at my shoes.
The only wear I can see on them is at the ball of my foot. Big surprise.

I like my shoes a lot (Nike Structure 15), but they've been discontinued. My local Running Room found a pair at a nearby store - for full price, same price as the newer Structure 16s. $154. Ouch. It's about $50 more than I paid for them when I bought them in February, but when you need shoes, you need shoes.

I'd have tried out the 16s, but the store won't accept returns/exchanges on shoes that have been used outdoors and I don't have access to a treadmill. Bummer.

I also found 2 pairs of the 15s at the Fleet Feet in Buffalo for $69 but I can't really see myself driving and hour and a half each way to get them. Argh.

 

[cewait]

Well, on Sunday I plan to do all four! Sorry couldn't help myself.

DS and I are in for quick weekend and are only going to AK on Saturday.

Don't forget you are doing the Petty Driving (err running) Experience, also!

Kyle Petty ran Disney a couple years.

 

[liznboys]

DS19months is way better today. He got a second antibiotic shot yesterday and started his liquid ones today. He doesn't have a fever and actually wants to play. Thanks for the prayers, guys. The dr said that he should not be contagious once his fever is gone for 24 hours, so hopefully, as long as he is feeling well, we will be going to the ymca tomorrow morning.


And BTW Holy Crap! The marathon is only 5 weeks from this weekend!

Oh that's great your son is doing better!

Time is going to FLY from here on out especially with the holidays!

 

[joan4mickey]

I also found 2 pairs of the 15s at the Fleet Feet in Buffalo for $69 but I can't really see myself driving and hour and a half each way to get them. Argh.

Can you call the store and pay with a cc and have them shipped to you?