Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread-Part 2

[dumbo_buddy]

don't be too upset if you didn't get the virtual goody bag. it's not that telling. go to this address: http://waltdisneyworldmarathon.igiftbag.com/ and type in your email address.

i'm less excited about the goody bag and more excited about the stuff at the expo. of course i am more excited about the thing that's not free

i have a to share for the folks on the injured list. my PT gave me the ok to do a 50 minute fitness walk. i went out this morning and paid attention to my form and just tried to enjoy myself. the knee felt...ok...not great but certainly not painful enough that i was altering my form.

50 minutes got me 3.5 miles which is 14:30mm pace. so...at least i know i can move in a forward motion under the pace limit. sure, it was only for 3.5 miles but it's better than last week and the week before when i couldn't walk without limping. i have hope for this afterall. and i hope everyone else with injuries gets them under control so we can all get those donald and mickey medals!

 

[Ariel484]

I didn't get the online goody bag email. I don't really care about the goody bag but I wonder - did everyone get one? I signed up for the race using the Disney Chase Visa discount, which might have put me on a different list or something because I'm not able to confirm my registration online, either. (I did contact runDisney and verified it, though!)

Anyway... Who knows. I'm just wasting time online right now before today's long run... !

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I also signed up using the Disney Visa discount and did get the goody bag. Like you, I am not able to confirm my registration on the runDisney site. I had the same thing in 2011 and 2012 and would send runDisney panicked emails wondering where my registration was...I am pretty sure they thought I was nuts.

A couple of months back someone (Coach Charles?) posted a DIFFERENT link to use for people that signed up using that discount...and there I was! I guess they keep those lists separate. I am sure that link is in the first marathon weekend thread...I will search for it and post it here if I find it.

ETA: if you signed up using the Disney Visa discount, try this link: http://www.active.com/search_reg.cfm?SR_ID=40666&EVENT_ID=2020523&CHECKSSO=0

 

[Ariel484]

I haven't gotten any emails. How do you verify your registration? RunDisney or on Active.com?

I you signed up using the Disney Vsa discount, try the link I posted above. If not, go to www.rundisney.com, click on Registration, then Registration Confirmation. Either if those should work unless you signed up with another group...if they don't, send an email to runDisney and they should be able to look you up.

 

[butiflfeet]

I didn't get the email either

Can someone post the link for park tickets? I've been holding off buying them hoping that they would offer a discount on tickets like they did last year.

I'm mostly just a lurker here, getting inspiration from all of you to keep working towards Jan 13th. Have a 20+ miler on the plan for today. It's supposed to be a high of 34 today with a chance of freezing rain. Not looking forward to it.

You really didn't miss much in the e-mail. There are no discounted park tickets for marathon weekend.

 

[cewait]

I didn't get the email either

Can someone post the link for park tickets? I've been holding off buying them hoping that they would offer a discount on tickets like they did last year.

I'm mostly just a lurker here, getting inspiration from all of you to keep working towards Jan 13th. Have a 20+ miler on the plan for today. It's supposed to be a high of 34 today with a chance of freezing rain. Not looking forward to it.

Call 407-WDW-iRUN. There were no details in the email and the link sent you to the iRun section of the runDisney website. I would not be surprized if one had to register through Sports Travel to take advantage of the park ticket pricing - ASSUMING that there is a discount.

Here is the text...

ORDER THEME PARK TICKETS
Congrats on getting ahead of the pack and booking your stay for the race early.

If you haven't gotten them already, you can order Theme Park Tickets in advance too. Then all you have to think about from now until your trip is how great you're going to do in the race!

Purchase your Theme Park Tickets by calling 407–WDW–IRUN.

 

[cewait]

don't be too upset if you didn't get the virtual goody bag. it's not that telling. go to this address: http://waltdisneyworldmarathon.igiftbag.com/ and type in your email address.

i'm less excited about the goody bag and more excited about the stuff at the expo. of course i am more excited about the thing that's not free

i have a to share for the folks on the injured list. my PT gave me the ok to do a 50 minute fitness walk. i went out this morning and paid attention to my form and just tried to enjoy myself. the knee felt...ok...not great but certainly not painful enough that i was altering my form.

50 minutes got me 3.5 miles which is 14:30mm pace. so...at least i know i can move in a forward motion under the pace limit. sure, it was only for 3.5 miles but it's better than last week and the week before when i couldn't walk without limping. i have hope for this afterall. and i hope everyone else with injuries gets them under control so we can all get those donald and mickey medals!

Great to hear that you are mobile again.

 

[tedhowe]

Hmm...

Does anyone know when the Friday morning Family 5K sold out?

We had been considering it (me - I'm running the half on Saturday and my DW and DD8 and DD10) - DW finally decided to try C25K and did the first run today so I was going to sign us up... and lo and behold the 5K is sold out.

Just curious if there is any way to get in (I doubt it) but also whether this is an early sellout - probably related to the 20th anniversary weekend and all.

I'm mostly annoyed with myself that I didn't get around to registering before.

I think I'll sign the kids up for the Mickey Mile, but it would have been cool to run through the park with them.

 

[JRM393]

So I don't believe I have posted on this board yet, but have been following it since I finished the ToT race in September. First I'd like to just congratulate everyone on all their success so far and keep it going! For those that caught that wretched injury bug...good luck I know everyone is sending pixie dust your way to get you over it!

I just wanted to share that I started running about three years ago (I didn't want my son, 3 months at the time, to think as he grew up you could just sit around all day and play video games or watch TV). I got fitted for shoes, sure enough not only were my feet wide but I overpronate. Well I went back yesterday because since then I've dropped some weight and figured I should make sure my feet Didn't shrink or something. Hopped on the treadmill, got off a out a minute later. I watch the video with the guy...guess what? No overpronation anymore! I was very surprised. Not only that, but I had gone from a 2E (wide) shoe, to a D (normal) width shoe. Got me thinking no wonder I've been getting more sore on my runs. I have the brooks adreneline GTS 12's right now which are about as stabilizing shoe they make to me not needing one.

Well I just wanted to share with some people who actually run instead of telling people who then just look at me like A) you're crazy I have no clue what you're talking about and B) people who say "you run I. This?!?"

Thanks everyone and good luck on these next few weeks of long runs!!

 

[jimandami]

Coach: Good luck and Pixie Dust to you!!

Everyone else: Good luck on your runs/races this weekend. 6 weeks to go!

 

[cewait]

Hmm...

Does anyone know when the Friday morning Family 5K sold out?

We had been considering it (me - I'm running the half on Saturday and my DW and DD8 and DD10) - DW finally decided to try C25K and did the first run today so I was going to sign us up... and lo and behold the 5K is sold out.

Just curious if there is any way to get in (I doubt it) but also whether this is an early sellout - probably related to the 20th anniversary weekend and all.

I'm mostly annoyed with myself that I didn't get around to registering before.

I think I'll sign the kids up for the Mickey Mile, but it would have been cool to run through the park with them.

I may be wrong but I am thinking 2-3 weeks ago, but not much longer if that long. Generally, this is a little later than normal for the sell out of the 5k. It seems to fluctuate more from the medallion that is handed out at the finish as much as anything. Unfortunately, there is not a waiting list or other means to get into the race.

So I don't believe I have posted on this board yet, but have been following it since I finished the ToT race in September. First I'd like to just congratulate everyone on all their success so far and keep it going! For those that caught that wretched injury bug...good luck I know everyone is sending pixie dust your way to get you over it!

I just wanted to share that I started running about three years ago (I didn't want my son, 3 months at the time, to think as he grew up you could just sit around all day and play video games or watch TV). I got fitted for shoes, sure enough not only were my feet wide but I overpronate. Well I went back yesterday because since then I've dropped some weight and figured I should make sure my feet Didn't shrink or something. Hopped on the treadmill, got off a out a minute later. I watch the video with the guy...guess what? No overpronation anymore! I was very surprised. Not only that, but I had gone from a 2E (wide) shoe, to a D (normal) width shoe. Got me thinking no wonder I've been getting more sore on my runs. I have the brooks adreneline GTS 12's right now which are about as stabilizing shoe they make to me not needing one.

Well I just wanted to share with some people who actually run instead of telling people who then just look at me like A) you're crazy I have no clue what you're talking about and B) people who say "you run I. This?!?"

Thanks everyone and good luck on these next few weeks of long runs!!

Thanks for sharing. You are correct in the fact that folks get stronger and/or loose weight through running their strides change with time. Generally, moving from over pronation towards neutral or neutral to supination. Keep moving forward with your running. Just remember, folks who say YOU cannot do it are the ones who have not tried it.

 

[kmg148]

Hmm...

Does anyone know when the Friday morning Family 5K sold out?

We had been considering it (me - I'm running the half on Saturday and my DW and DD8 and DD10) - DW finally decided to try C25K and did the first run today so I was going to sign us up... and lo and behold the 5K is sold out.

Just curious if there is any way to get in (I doubt it) but also whether this is an early sellout - probably related to the 20th anniversary weekend and all.

I'm mostly annoyed with myself that I didn't get around to registering before.

I think I'll sign the kids up for the Mickey Mile, but it would have been cool to run through the park with them.

It's sold out and I'm bummed! I'm still now 100% sure I can go because of my schedule but it is looking like I can, so I have ramped up the training. Someone else is coming with me and he is just going as a spectator. He runs, but only 5k's. I went to look the other day and saw it was sold out, but knowing my luck we wouldn't have been able to go if it wasn't!

Best of luck coach Charles!

 

[DISaholic's]

Call 407-WDW-iRUN. There were no details in the email and the link sent you to the iRun section of the runDisney website. I would not be surprized if one had to register through Sports Travel to take advantage of the park ticket pricing - ASSUMING that there is a discount.

Here is the text...

Thanks Coach! I was pretty sure that there wouldn't be any discounted tickets this year but couldn't help but hope!

Good luck on your new job pursuit!! I changed jobs within my company in July and it was a good career choice but has been a struggle to come up to speed at the new job!! I wish you many magic in attaining your goals!

21 miles in the book today. 34 degrees and a bit of a cold wind but at least
there was no freezing rain.

I'm really ready for these long runs to be done done done.

jeanne

 

[Rose&Mike]

I just wanted to share that I started running about three years ago (I didn't want my son, 3 months at the time, to think as he grew up you could just sit around all day and play video games or watch TV). I got fitted for shoes, sure enough not only were my feet wide but I overpronate. Well I went back yesterday because since then I've dropped some weight and figured I should make sure my feet Didn't shrink or something. Hopped on the treadmill, got off a out a minute later. I watch the video with the guy...guess what? No overpronation anymore! I was very surprised. Not only that, but I had gone from a 2E (wide) shoe, to a D (normal) width shoe. Got me thinking no wonder I've been getting more sore on my runs. I have the brooks adreneline GTS 12's right now which are about as stabilizing shoe they make to me not needing one.

Well I just wanted to share with some people who actually run instead of telling people who then just look at me like A) you're crazy I have no clue what you're talking about and B) people who say "you run I. This?!?"

Thanks everyone and good luck on these next few weeks of long runs!!

Wecome! I stopped pronating as well and actually supinate a little bit now after losing about ~50 pounds. Unfortunately I found this out from an injury caused most likely in part by the stability shoes that I was wearing. (This was in 2011). I encourage everyone who has lost a chunk of weight to get rechecked to make sure they are still in the correct shoe.

Glad you are able to move again Nancy!

 

[CaptHomer]

Pixie dust please.....


I have an interview in the next couple weeks. Hopefully, without jinxing the path forward, the position reports to a person who I have a great working relationship with. We spoke today to firm up my desire to move forward in the interview process. I guess I am looking for a little pixie dust (and prayers) to help smooth out the process and for guidance on making what I think will be the the inevitable decision. I really must get past the thought of "wouldn't it be really neat to live 5 minutes from Disney."

Thanks for reading....

Good luck coach! I am in almost the same position. I was laid off from my job 3 weeks ago. I wish someone would offer me a position near Orlando. I would move out of Texas in a heartbeat. The one positive is that it made training a lot easier. I don't have to wait until after work to get my runs in. I can now run Monday through Friday and not have to run on the weekends.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Got a 13 mile run in today. I came out of the gate a little too fast but kept my average pace under 11:35 mpm for the entire run. My feet hurt, especially my pinky toes and I was starting to freeze when I had about 5 miles left. Glad it's over. Next week, I think I have either 17 or 20 scheduled. Lord help me.

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[DrMomof3]

Pixie dust please.....

Not race related and really non-Disney related.

As many know, the company I work for has a division office in Maitland, Fl. Maitland is on the north side of Orlando. After we merged with the company that owned the Fl assets, my job duties took me to the MCO area at least monthly for a 3-4 year period (thus the knowledge base for all the run ideas and since my boss said stay anywhere as long as the hotel title did not have Disney in it - (I love the Marriott Village just across I4)). As a result of all my trips to MCO, I have run almost every path published by Disney and created several paths that Disney probably wishes I would not publish. I am also known well enough by the Boardwalk guard staff so that they allow me to park and run at the resort, even though they are not really allowing this to occur any longer before 6 AM.

Recently our company was acquired by another firm and I have been a lost ship in my new and very reduced responsibilities. It is to the point that I have been actively looking for better opportunities. A couple weeks ago a job was posted in our Maitland Office. It is a totally different path for me, but one that I was on 20 years ago.

I have an interview in the next couple weeks. Hopefully, without jinxing the path forward, the position reports to a person who I have a great working relationship with. We spoke today to firm up my desire to move forward in the interview process. I guess I am looking for a little pixie dust (and prayers) to help smooth out the process and for guidance on making what I think will be the the inevitable decision. I really must get past the thought of "wouldn't it be really neat to live 5 minutes from Disney."

Thanks for reading....

Best of luck!!! Sending tons of Pixie Dust!

Amanda

 

[RunRookie]

Pixie dust please.....

Not race related and really non-Disney related.

As many know, the company I work for has a division office in Maitland, Fl. Maitland is on the north side of Orlando. After we merged with the company that owned the Fl assets, my job duties took me to the MCO area at least monthly for a 3-4 year period (thus the knowledge base for all the run ideas and since my boss said stay anywhere as long as the hotel title did not have Disney in it - (I love the Marriott Village just across I4)). As a result of all my trips to MCO, I have run almost every path published by Disney and created several paths that Disney probably wishes I would not publish. I am also known well enough by the Boardwalk guard staff so that they allow me to park and run at the resort, even though they are not really allowing this to occur any longer before 6 AM.

Recently our company was acquired by another firm and I have been a lost ship in my new and very reduced responsibilities. It is to the point that I have been actively looking for better opportunities. A couple weeks ago a job was posted in our Maitland Office. It is a totally different path for me, but one that I was on 20 years ago.

I have an interview in the next couple weeks. Hopefully, without jinxing the path forward, the position reports to a person who I have a great working relationship with. We spoke today to firm up my desire to move forward in the interview process. I guess I am looking for a little pixie dust (and prayers) to help smooth out the process and for guidance on making what I think will be the the inevitable decision. I really must get past the thought of "wouldn't it be really neat to live 5 minutes from Disney."

Thanks for reading....

You are in my prayers for a positive outcome. Sending lots of Pixie Dust too!

 

[disney_runner]

I see that I go way for a week and return and here's a new thread. Wow! No wonder I wasn't seeing any updates lately.....

Sorry for not reading all 14 pages, but thought I'd check in anyway. Didn't run much while at WDW over T-giving. 6 miles on Turkey day, and that was it. But I did another mini-back-to-back yesterday Thu/Fri with 6/12. This coming week will be more testing with 9/18. But I'm pretty confident I'll get it done. (The T-giving rest probably was a good thing for a slight groin pull I was feeling.)

Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well with training!

 

[Haas4Concern]

Bought my plane tickets for january. This goofy challenge thing just got a lot more real.

 

[jimandami]

DH just headed out for his 20-miler and then it's my turn! Rain and winds up to 20mph....sounds fun!