Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread-Part 2

[cewait]

Does anyone have any good tips for dealing with heat and humidity for those of us who come from colder climes? I am doing the half and starting in F corral so the sun will be up by the time I get to the MK. I wear a visor, carry my own water, wear sunscreen, pour the water over the head. Any other suggestions? Does anyone use cooling towels or something else? Any advice would be appreciated.

There was a piece in Florida Running & Triathlon by Keith Brantly former Olympic marathon team member and he gives a little piece of advice. In the section he talks about watching the weather and if the start temp is >60 consider changing you race stragety. Mr. Brantly gives a combined number , greater than 130, for the heat and humdity that makes it less likely that one may run fast. His example is a temp of 55 and humidity of 80% to get 135 which would be high enough that you may need to adjust your race and hydration strategy.

So taking this into account...

#1) Slow up. For each 10F above 135 on the scale above, take 30 seconds or so off pace. Do this through the first half of the race and evaluate how you feel. You can always speed up if feeling like you have a handle on the heat, but cannot slow up once you realize you may have an issue
You have noted the other things… I would add sunglasses, though the sun may not be bright enough by the time you finish... it will help with squinting in the section from mile 10-11.

 

[Mickeyfan74]

I still think it will not be an issue walking... However, I work a lot with attorneys, so I am constantly looking for little disclaimers and small phrases that may have deeper meaning. I think this is Disney’s way of absolving themselves of liability, but it may also be the first shot across the bow. It’s all about the risk of trying to make the trip over later than the buses run. I think I stated earlier the risk was less than 10%... it is maybe 15% now.

The issue is that the intersection of Bonnet and Vacation Way is also a kiss and drop location for many locals. So if no one reads the program, then there will be a crowd of unhappy runners. The more there are, the less likely a complete turn back will occur.

I have two half runners that I want to experience the staging area so we will be heading to the staging area on Saturday. I will make a special effort to look at the crossing Saturday and see if there are folks crossing. I will report here is there is an issue.

In the mean time, folks from both resorts can meet up on vacation way since the short cuts I have noted meet at an informal intersection. There is a Lynx bus stop at this intersection so there is a little room off road for a meet up.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/160285036/ - POR
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/65341608/ - OKW

I am undecided on whether I am walking on Sunday.

Ok Thanks Coach! I am up for walking over then.

So all Riverside people that would like to walk and are doing the Half on Saturday does everyone want to all meet outside the main lobby entrance at 4:15am Saturday?? I could make a sign for Donald's Defiant Dasher group.
I believe it is less than one mile to the corrals.


Colleen

 

[Mickeyfan74]

Does anyone know if the link is available yet to track our Half and Full Marathons? I had it for TOT but I forgot to bookmark the site.


Thank you,
Colleen

 

[lisah0711]

Thanks, Coach!

 

[magicLAL12]

So I just started reading the last page of this thread, and am seeing posts from people stating that they will be walking to their start corrals rather than using the buses.

Is this an option for people staying at the Boardwalk? Just wondering. We will be doing the full.

Thanks!

 

[FFigawi]

What's left on your training calendar?

Tomorrow - 16-18
Saturday - 4
Sunday - 4
Monday - 6-7
Tuesday - travel
Wednesday - 4-5
Thursday - 3
Friday - 0

 

[McDuck]

Today is my last 5 miler! Actually, only a few more runs to go.

Today--5

Saturday--10

Monday--4

Wed or Thurs--2

What's left on your training calendar?

DH and I are training Galloway to finish the Half.

Last night - 30 min
Today - 0
Friday - 30 min
Sat - 0
Sun - 3 miles
Mon - 0
Tues - 30 min
Wed - 0 (also traveling to WDW!!! )
Thurs - 30 min
Fri - 0
Sat - HALF MARATHON!

 

[rocio]

What's left on your training calendar?

Not much. Was planning to do 3.5 today but since I seem to have a milder version of my kids' stomach bug, I will rest. May run it tomorrow depending on how I feel.

Weekend: 7
Tuesday: 3.5
Thursday: 3.5

Following Galloway's plan.

 

[McDuck]

Okay, I know I've asked some stupid questions as a running newbie, but here comes the stupidest one. What would one put in bag check? I wasn't planning on using it because I couldn't think of anything I would need after the race. Of course, I've only got two 5K's under my belt, so maybe I am missing something major. Thanks!

 

[Ariel484]

Today is my last 5 miler! Actually, only a few more runs to go.

Today--5

Saturday--10

Monday--4

Wed or Thurs--2

What's left on your training calendar?

Today - 3 miles on the treadmill
Tomorrow - 4 miles outside (weather in the 20s )
Saturday - "Warm" yoga flow
Sunday - 8 miles outside (hopefully weather will shoot up into the - gasp - 30s!)
Monday - Not sure? Probably lots of stretching, maybe another yoga class
Tuesday - 3 miles on the treadmill
Wednesday - rest
Thursday - travel to WDW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday - WDW5K
Saturday - WDW Half Marathon
Sunday - WDW Marathon
Monday -

Does anyone know if the link is available yet to track our Half and Full Marathons? I had it for TOT but I forgot to bookmark the site.


Thank you,
Colleen

I checked this morning - not there yet. Hopefully they will have it up by the end of this week/early next week.

So I just started reading the last page of this thread, and am seeing posts from people stating that they will be walking to their start corrals rather than using the buses.

Is this an option for people staying at the Boardwalk? Just wondering. We will be doing the full.

Thanks!

I don't think so...you'd essentially be walking from the back to the front of the park. The Epcot resorts (Beach/Yacht, Swan/Dolphin and Boardwalk) all share buses. I took a bus last year from BCV and it was fine.

Not much. Was planning to do 3.5 today but since I seem to have a milder version of my kids' stomach bug, I will rest. May run it tomorrow depending on how I feel.

Weekend: 7
Tuesday: 3.5
Thursday: 3.5

Following Galloway's plan.

Hope all of you feel better soon!!

 

[RunRookie]

What's left on your training calendar?

Friday - 5
Saturday - 10
Tuesday - 3

Then Race Weekend!!!!!

 

[steph0808]

Training left:

Today - 4 miles
Saturday - 8 miles
Tuesday - 3 miles
Wednesday - 2 miles

I am doing Higdon's Novice 2 plan - he calls for another 2 miles the day before the marathon, but I will be in the parks so will just say that is 2 miles.

 

[liznboys]

I am at Riverside. I was thinking of meeting up with Liz to walk over.

"Coach has cautioned about security being more strict this year with people walking over to the corrals, and advised to look to see if they are turning people away before you cross "Overpass Road" other wise you may have to turn back and find a bus"

Now I am kind of thinking of getting on the bus to be on the safe side.
I am in corral F so no need to rush for a 5:30 am start. But I would get on the bus by 3:45am

I'd love for you to walk with us Colleen, but I definitely think if you or anyone else is uncertain about walking that you should take the bus. You don't need unnecessary stress on race day.

Whoops, just saw your last post. Looks like you're thinking of walking at this point.

 

[liznboys]

... What's left on your training calendar?

I ran yesterday and today and now I only have two runs left: Sunday and Tuesday!

 

[Terapin]

Can someone tell me what the sponges are on mile 17?

 

[cewait]

So I just started reading the last page of this thread, and am seeing posts from people stating that they will be walking to their start corrals rather than using the buses.

Is this an option for people staying at the Boardwalk? Just wondering. We will be doing the full.

Thanks!

NO, not on the morning. You can walk back after the finish, though it will take a park pass

 

[Sabeking]

Ok Thanks Coach! I am up for walking over then.

So all Riverside people that would like to walk and are doing the Half on Saturday does everyone want to all meet outside the main lobby entrance at 4:15am Saturday?? I could make a sign for Donald's Defiant Dasher group.
I believe it is less than one mile to the corrals.


Colleen

I will walk with you! What time do we have to be in our corrals? Is there a cut off?
Andrea

 

[liznboys]

Okay, I know I've asked some stupid questions as a running newbie, but here comes the stupidest one. What would one put in bag check? I wasn't planning on using it because I couldn't think of anything I would need after the race. Of course, I've only got two 5K's under my belt, so maybe I am missing something major. Thanks!

That's really not a stupid question!

I have never checked a bag, and won't this time either. After races I am not one to hang around. I get my medal, get water (I skip the food as it's never been stuff I want), get my pic taken, and get outta there! I like to get back to my resort asap, shower and eat a hot meal.

 

[Sabeking]

Cheesy question. Has this group ever done anything to identify each other on race day like a colored shoe string or mark on the arm? I think it would be kind of cool to cheer each other on!

 

[cewait]

Can someone tell me what the sponges are on mile 17?

Yes

They are white foamy rectangular thingies. . Seriously, they are literally a hand sized sponge that have been charges with cold water. A great pick me up as you wipe your face and neck. Given the expected temps, do not be quick to throw down. A wise runner would hold onto the sponge and recharge with water at a future stop.