Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[Dreamer2012]

Hi steph0808
We have plans to celebrate our PHM victory at the Yaughtsman Steakhouse. We did the same last year and LOVED it!

 

[ZellyB]

Ran in our local 12K race today. We did our regular run/walk intervals and finished in 1:20:51 for an average pace of 10:53/mile. I was really just looking to do better than 11:30 pace so I'm really happy with those results. I emailed runDisney to see about corral placement and maybe this will help get us at least up from the very last corral. It was a great day and great course, so very happy overall!

 

[sunshine girl]

Congrats to all on the races and good luck to you marathon runners tomorrow!

I did my 15 miler today - can not believe I'm saying that already! Again felt great and right on training pace. A little tired toward the end, legs felt ready to stop, but not dead. Definitely glad I didn't have to go another 11.2 today, though... !

I am now enjoying some wine and frivolous TV and keeping warm on the couch with the cat... chilly here in Ann Arbor today.

Hope everyone handled weekend runs
successfully!

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[Bephus]

Good luck.

I actually bailed on a 1/2 marathon thus morning. I had paid yet but was gonna sign up this week. Due to weather forecast, I opted for extra rest. Good thing too...Local running store reported higher temps and miserable humidity. Runners were hurting.

Looks like my bet paid off.

Was it the marine corps 1/2? It was sooo hot, that's the one I ran. Miserable

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[Bephus]

Picked up my bib and race swag for my first full tomorrow. The hay is in the barn as they say, but I am still nervous for this. Weather forecast is cool and cloudy, rain is supposed to hold off until tomorrow evening.

I am expecting a 5-5:15 finish time, using a 9:2 run/walk strategy. Course is mostly flat with an elevation loss of 370'. This race is a big Boston qualifier, so the clydesdales like me will have plenty of room in the back

Good Luck!!!

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[lerxst]

Was it the marine corps 1/2? It was sooo hot, that's the one I ran. Miserable

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Yup. I had planned on it, but bailed more worried about rain. Just ran 10 this morning instead. But when I opened door and headed out at 5:45, I was surprised by no threat of rain yet oppressive humidity.

Mad props for getting that done.

(Side note, wasn't all thrilled with that medal. I decided to save the effort for Wine & Dine in a few weeks.)

 

[Bephus]

Yup. I had planned on it, but bailed more worried about rain. Just ran 10 this morning instead. But when I opened door and headed out at 5:45, I was surprised by no threat of rain yet oppressive humidity.

Mad props for getting that done.

(Side note, wasn't all thrilled with that medal. I decided to save the effort for Wine & Dine in a few weeks.)

It was ugly, but I did it. Medal actually looks pretty cool in person, especially for a small race. Wine and Dine will be much fancier.

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[Goofierunner]

I pushed my training and made this a back to back run weekend. Seven mile run on Friday, 15 yesterday. I did the 7 early and it was pretty cold, about 34 degrees. I was able to go a little later in the morning yesterday so it was a little warmer. My legs were tired in the beginning but I stayed slow, stuck to my 2:1 and was able to push through.

I think this was more about mental training than physical. I mean, the physical was still there obviously but I had to do 3 loops of 5-ish miles so seeing the same thing over and over got to be a bore. Plus as I stopped at my car for water and gels and stuff, I could have got it and said, eh, I've done enough.
But I had to push through the tired, pain and boredom. I'm a little stiff this morning, mostly ankles. My calves will probably feel it later. I'll just keep popping the Advil liqui-gels.

 

[AB6876]

I pushed my training and made this a back to back run weekend. Seven mile run on Friday, 15 yesterday. I did the 7 early and it was pretty cold, about 34 degrees. I was able to go a little later in the morning yesterday so it was a little warmer. My legs were tired in the beginning but I stayed slow, stuck to my 2:1 and was able to push through.

I think this was more about mental training than physical. I mean, the physical was still there obviously but I had to do 3 loops of 5-ish miles so seeing the same thing over and over got to be a bore. Plus as I stopped at my car for water and gels and stuff, I could have got it and said, eh, I've done enough.
But I had to push through the tired, pain and boredom. I'm a little stiff this morning, mostly ankles. My calves will probably feel it later. I'll just keep popping the Advil liqui-gels.

Great job! The mental aspect is sometimes 90% of the battle lol.... Way to go for keeping with it!!!!

 

[mickeysgal]

Great job! The mental aspect is sometimes 90% of the battle lol.... Way to go for keeping with it!!!!

I agree - it's a mind game for the most part. Push past that and you'll be surprised what the body is able and willing to do for you.

 

[robynslp]

Totally agree with the mental aspect. At mile 5 today, boredom set in. My music mix is getting old to me. I started doing math in my head. Let me just say, I hate math and am horrible at it, but it kept me going and I made it over that mental bump. (I was subtracting numbers from 100 all the way back to 0)

About mile 7 I saw our cat that had run away and I thought was long passed on. Made me happy to know that she rehomed herself and I thought about that for a good bit of the run. The last mile was brutal. But that was the last mile. I swear my hips quit moving when I see my house!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

So friggin proud of myself!!! Had my Diva 1/2 today and I PR'd by almost 50 minutes! I am mad at myself for letting my DD's math teacher pass me, but my feet were killing me and she finished almost 3 minutes ahead. Blah, LOL.

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[lerxst]

So friggin proud of myself!!! Had my Diva 1/2 today and I PR'd by almost 50 minutes! I am mad at myself for letting my DD's math teacher pass me, but my feet were killing me and she finished almost 3 minutes ahead. Blah, LOL.

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Outstanding! 50 minutes time decrease is a huge accomplishment!

 

[Sabeking]

So friggin proud of myself!!! Had my Diva 1/2 today and I PR'd by almost 50 minutes! I am mad at myself for letting my DD's math teacher pass me, but my feet were killing me and she finished almost 3 minutes ahead. Blah, LOL.

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Yeah!!! That is awesome!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Outstanding! 50 minutes time decrease is a huge accomplishment!

Yeah!!! That is awesome!

Thanks! I was trying to push so I could see DD's soccer game but I didn't make it because of the traffic getting out.

Now I have the Rock n Roll 10k on Saturday. How do I build back up for that?

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[Sabeking]

Shoe question- So I went from the Nike Frees (I think 4mm drop) to the New Balance Minimus (zero drop). I had my first run two days ago in them and went 4 miles. It felt great at the time of running but my left foot and leg is really aching. Is this common when transitioning? Also I usually run on concrete and I ran on something different. Not sure how to describe it; we were vacationing in Williambsburg Va and I ran through the historical part of town. It's like tiny pebbles in concrete maybe? I thought maybe that made it worse. Anyhow, the view was gorgeous but horse poop- not so much

 

[DrMomof3]

Congrats Shaelee!
I also PR'd my half this morning. Waiting for Official Time but Garmin time was 2:28:54. My previous PR was 2:36:41 so almost 8 minutes faster. Very pleased!

Amanda

 

[Terapin]

So friggin proud of myself!!! Had my Diva 1/2 today and I PR'd by almost 50 minutes! I am mad at myself for letting my DD's math teacher pass me, but my feet were killing me and she finished almost 3 minutes ahead. Blah, LOL.

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That is awesome. Way to go!

 

[Sabeking]

Thanks! I was trying to push so I could see DD's soccer game but I didn't make it because of the traffic getting out.

Now I have the Rock n Roll 10k on Saturday. How do I build back up for that?

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Gee...that's a great question. Maybe do a small 2-3 mile mid week?
I am impressed with all the races you are doing! Are these in prep for the Disney or do you just enjoy racing? I have not done a race in two years and decided to do a 10k next month just to get in a corral. I didn't realize how nervous I was until I signed up. I used to race all the time and doing the Disney was an after thought but always on my bucket list. I am only doing the half because at 44 I don't think I have a full in me anymore!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Congrats Shaelee!
I also PR'd my half this morning. Waiting for Official Time but Garmin time was 2:28:54. My previous PR was 2:36:41 so almost 8 minutes faster. Very pleased!

Amanda

Awesome! Congrats!!!

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