Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[roomthreeseventeen]

Overall mileage is much more important than a 24 miler, IMHO. Most European plans stop at 18. There is no reason you need to train for more than 2 or 3 20 mile runs. The important thing is the other mileage you do during the week. If you can keep your long run to 30-40% of your weekly total, that’s going to help you in the marathon.

 

[steph0808]

Since getting into running, I have seen shirts and postings and such that talk about how people don't know how long a marathon is, or people saying I ran one of those 5k marathon things, etc. And I couldn't believe it - how does a person not know the length of a marathon? (I have been an avid Olympics watcher since I was about 8, so it is something that I have always known).

Well today, I encountered my first person who didn't know how long a marathon is! I said that I was training for a marathon, and she said "what, like a 5k?" Umm, like a 5k plus 23.1 miles more! How do these people make it through life.

 

[disney_runner]

Question for those doing the Full. How many runs longer than the half marathon distance do you have planned and how long are they?

I have 5:

15
17
18
20
20-23..we'll see

You know me, Liz. A non-traditional trainer am I.
I have 4:
15
16
14
18

But I have high miles mid week as well totalling from 13-20 for midweek, then adding on the LR for the week. Plus 1 day of elliptical for x-training. I figure it's enough. It worked for the last full, it should work again for the Goofy. I'm throwing in 1 back-to-back, it'll be 9 and then 16.

 

[butiflfeet]

Since getting into running, I have seen shirts and postings and such that talk about how people don't know how long a marathon is, or people saying I ran one of those 5k marathon things, etc. And I couldn't believe it - how does a person not know the length of a marathon? (I have been an avid Olympics watcher since I was about 8, so it is something that I have always known).

Well today, I encountered my first person who didn't know how long a marathon is! I said that I was training for a marathon, and she said "what, like a 5k?" Umm, like a 5k plus 23.1 miles more! How do these people make it through life.

I couldn't agree more! This is definitely a pet peeve of mine. One of my co-workers thinks its amazing that I run half marathons (which is awesome that she's so encouraging about my running) but she tells people that I'm training for another marathon so I have to kindly and strategically mention that its half marathons that I train for. Although some day I'm sure I'll take the leap into a full marathon

Last night I was watching the X Factor and a dad was talking about how he and his son would have "marathon" singing sessions in the car to see who could sing the loudest. Ummm... What?

 

[JCH]

Since getting into running, I have seen shirts and postings and such that talk about how people don't know how long a marathon is, or people saying I ran one of those 5k marathon things, etc. And I couldn't believe it - how does a person not know the length of a marathon? (I have been an avid Olympics watcher since I was about 8, so it is something that I have always known).

Well today, I encountered my first person who didn't know how long a marathon is! I said that I was training for a marathon, and she said "what, like a 5k?" Umm, like a 5k plus 23.1 miles more! How do these people make it through life.

This is constant for me. People always ask me "so how long is this one?" and then I have to explain that a Marathon is a set distance. I honestly think people are more impressed when I say "10 miler" than "Marathon" because they know 10 miles is long, but think a "Marathon" is similar to a 5k. I can't tell you the number of times people have said "oh, I did a marathon once", only to ask which one and find out it was a 5k. Not to knock a 5k, but seriously, people, don't say you did a marathon if you didn't!!! Just because you ran for more than a half an hour does NOT mean you ran a marathon!

Then there were my students who were all like "yeah, we did a marathon last year!" After being very confused, I realised it was one where they had to log each mile up pto 25, and then run the last 1.2 together to get a medal. So they have a medal that says Marathon. I had to explain that no, I was doing it all at one time, and they just stared at me like I was crazy!

 

[wvjules]

OK, I'm keeping the weekly mileage the same as the HH2 but modifying it only to fit in my Half on October 13. I might bump up the LR miles by two for the last two long runs so I get atleast 22 miles before the big day.

I'm glad someone asked about the long runs. Looks like I was setting myself up for injury by overdoing it. Which, I probably knew already, I just wanted the longer long runs so I'd know I'd finish.

 

[RunRookie]

Hmmmm. So what if I just do the 26 and complete the .2 the day of the race ? I'm all for not having to do that 29 mile run LOL.

Lol!! That can work! How about you run 23 miles and leave the last 5K for,the race? How many miles do you run each week? If you are in the 20-30 miles a week, then I think you are in good shape. In the long run, it is your total training mileage and 'foot time' that will determine your readiness.

 

[aaronv88]

Does anyone know if there are any discounted tickets for theme parks for the Marathon Weekend like they have at DL?

 

[Reep]

I am following Jeff Galloway's plan for experienced runners with a time goal. Although I have never run a full I don't have a time to go off of, and Disney races are for fun and not a PR (for me). I am adding in a half marathon or two. The plan goes up to 29 miles but I am not planning on going that far. I think it's just asking for trouble. The farthest I'm hoping to go is 23, maybe 24. I just did 15 yesterday and that was a challenge. I did 13 2 weeks ago and it seemed relatively easy. That's why I'm hoping throwing in a few half marathons will make the longer runs see more manageable. It really is all mental. And eating better the day or 2 before would have been helpful too.

I like Mr. Galloway, and maybe for the walk/run thing this works, but I would NEVER recommend going more than 23 miles for anyone I cared about (really 20 for most). In my 10 marathons I have never run more than 23 miles in training. I think for most people this could easily have you watching the race from the sidelines. Not sure what the benefit is. Not to mention you kind of spoil the fun of running 23-26.2 as new territory.

Question for those doing the Full. How many runs longer than the half marathon distance do you have planned and how long are they?

I have 5:

My typical schedule (for racing) is:
14, 16, 17, 17, 18, 20, 23, 23, 20, 23, 23, 18, 10, race.
This year I'm racing the half and just planning on having fun at the marathon, so I'm doing kind of a half/full hybrid program:
10 (race), 16, 16, 16, 12, 13.1 (race), 15, 20, 20, 12, 20, 19, 15, 9, Goofy
Keep in mind that for my first two marathons I did:
14, 16, 18, 12, 20, 20, 16, 8, marathon (which worked fine)

Since getting into running, I have seen shirts and postings and such that talk about how people don't know how long a marathon is, or people saying I ran one of those 5k marathon things, etc. And I couldn't believe it - how does a person not know the length of a marathon?

I was embarrassed recently as I was at a big meeting and said one of my bucket list items was to run a marathon with my three daughters (11, 9 and 6 now). One of the staff stood up and told everyone that I had already accomplished that by running a marathon with one of my daughters. She was thinking of the Disneyland 5k I ran with my daughter. Nothing like having to explain to everyone that it wasn't true.

 

[John VN]

I have yet to run a marathon but I have walked 2 marathons that completed my 2 Dopey weekends. 2013 will be my 3rd. in a row and I might add some jogging and running.

My take on distance training. I follow no plan but leading up to my first Dopey in 2011 I did indeed have one 26 mile walk. I HAD to know what to expect. It helped out tremendously and allowed me to walk the marathon in 4:56:28. Since walking has so much less pounding and it reduces the chances of injury, I felt fine with the mileage. Now that I am including jogging and running into my routine I have hit the 20 mile mark and will add a few more 20 milers before my late November Space Coast Marathon. I will concentrate on base miles instead of the longer distance simply because I KNOW there will not be a problem in completing the distance.

I also do a lot of bicycle riding. Just finished a 64 miler a hour ago so the length of time to complete a marathon is not a problem. I will also get some additional 100 mile rides in before my marathons. These rides keep my heart rate much higher for longer periods of time compared to walking/jogging/running. This works for me but to each their own.

 

[MightyDuck001]

Since getting into running, I have seen shirts and postings and such that talk about how people don't know how long a marathon is, or people saying I ran one of those 5k marathon things, etc. And I couldn't believe it - how does a person not know the length of a marathon? (I have been an avid Olympics watcher since I was about 8, so it is something that I have always known).

Well today, I encountered my first person who didn't know how long a marathon is! I said that I was training for a marathon, and she said "what, like a 5k?" Umm, like a 5k plus 23.1 miles more! How do these people make it through life.

My aunt asked about my time for the Disneyland 1/2 marathon, she said "What'd that take, like a hour? 45 minutes?" I told her yes.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

45 minutes sounds good to me.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Does anyone know if there are any discounted tickets for theme parks for the Marathon Weekend like they have at DL?

It's been said Disney doesn't offer ticket discounts for marathon weekend, but it's also been said that they did it last minute some years. I guess if they feel like offering it, they will.

My aunt asked about my time for the Disneyland 1/2 marathon, she said "What'd that take, like a hour? 45 minutes?" I told her yes.

45 minutes sounds good to me.

Geez. You would have blown away the girl who won the PHM this year.

 

[Burkelands]

Any one else on the HH Novice 1?

Just finished the last 3 miler of the week and also signed up for the half marathon in week 8. Really starting to get excited for this! No I just need for the sun not to be out so much, it's no kind on my Irish skin.

 

[MightyDuck001]

Any one else on the HH Novice 1?

Just finished the last 3 miler of the week and also signed up for the half marathon in week 8. Really starting to get excited for this! No I just need for the sun not to be out so much, it's no kind on my Irish skin.

I am!! It's pretty exciting... I did 2/3 3 milers, will do the 6 today, and then do a 4 mile race I signed up for on Saturday. I don't know how long my enthusiasm will hold out, but I'm hoping all the way through to January.

 

[princessbride6205]

Following the Penguin plan, I'll have a half marathon, 14, 16, 18, and 20 (each with shorter 'long' runs in between). That will be fine for me, and I did a marathon 3 weekends ago, too, so that 'base' will be in my legs.
For my body and recovery, no way I would or could do a 29 mile run before this event. 20 is pushing it. I usually train by time and don't run more than 3.5 hours in a given day so I can recover. 29 would be at in the 6 hour or more range since I am not so speedy, and I prob wouldn't run the next week trying to stay uninjured. Favoring consistency and lack of injury over long miles here.

17 weeks to go!

I need to revisit the Penguin plan. I'm doing a self-modified version of Galloway but the Wine & Dine is really throwing me off, plus I'm second guessing having 2 fall-back weeks in between all the double digit long runs. I might need it, but thanks for the reminder to look at my Penguin book again.

Yeah, I am not a fan of running passed the desired race distance. For one, more miles can lead to higher possibility for injury (especially 29 mies) and two, I want the race itself to be when I reach that distance milestone. My longest training run will be 20 miles, figuring that I will have the fitness to go the extra 10K during the race.

I am totally with you! I agree that I like crossing the finish line having it be the first time I've hit that distance. I never went further than 9 while training for the half marathons, so I think/hope I'll be fine with 20 miles as my max.

 

[Emmabean2000]

45 minutes sounds good to me.

Using the Paul Ryan stopwatch

 

[KSBelle77]

Using the Paul Ryan stopwatch

I'll use that!!

 

[rocio]

So none of my friends decided to join me before the race sold out. So I guess I'm flying solo. When I signed up I decided I really wanted to do this marathon and would do it even if none of my friends joined me, but now I've suddenly asking myself "What have I done?!?!?" Not only running a marathon for the first time but also going at it alone with nobody to celebrate with afterwards. Anybody else doing this alone? Any meets being organized in case I get too lonely? I'm actually a pretty good solo traveler but suddenly with the marathon thrown in I'm feeling a little trepidation.

 

[Rae165]

Hello Marathoners!!!

I'm Rachel, and I can't tell you how excited I am to be doing this marathon. I have only been running for a year now, and I am spending the next months up to the marathon having to train while in Saudi Arabia. I'm going to be stuck getting my miles in on a treadmill. Definitely not ideal. Anyone have any tips?