Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[DrMomof3]

I'm another one who loops my camera strap around my wrist and just runs with the camera.

Amanda

 

[jeanigor]

yes, yes, food, water, etc. are important but the more pressing question is, where do you put your camera?

If I am taking my camera, I carry it. But the last few races I just used my iPhone for pics.

 

[disney_runner]

I used an amphipod holder for the last 5 years: http://www.amphipod.com/products

But now Liz showed me her ifitness belt, so I tried that this past week and so far I really like it! http://www.ifitnessinc.com/products.htm

The amphipod is bigger so it held my camera + phone. But now I've got an iphone, so the ifitness belt is flatter/smaller so it works better.

 

[wvjules]

Airfare purchased! Now I just need to register for the Marathon. lol (And 5K)

 

[cobbler]

I use a spibelt for my camera. I really should get an armband for my iPhone too as I put that in the spibelt and when I want to dig my camera out...... Sigh...

 

[regul8ter18]

I have been using the double pouch ifitness belt and I can fit my iPhone in one pouch and the camera and GU in the other pouch.

Courntey

 

[sunshine girl]

I just booked my room-only reservation today for the marathon weekend (and the week after)! Staying at Pop so I can make an extended trip out of it and stay for a full 7 days.

So now I'm signed up for the race, I have my room, I bought my annual pass yesterday (I hear ticket prices may be going up soon, so I got my AP voucher asap)... just need my flight and rental car and I'll be set. I'm excited to be a passholder again so I will have an excuse to go back for other races in 2013!

And now I have to actually train for the race. Minor detail!

 

[wvjules]

I'm officially registered for the 5K and the Marathon.

Airfare and registration are done. I only need to book a room now.

 

[Koda]

Just signed up for the 1/2! This has been my goal since I ran my first 5K in September 2011.

 

[JCH]

Okay..need some encouragement! I just read a book (maybe I should start reading!) that said you should not start marathon training unless you have been running for a year and logging 25 miles each week!

I've been running about 11 months (so more than a year when the training program starts), but 25 miles a week?? Even on weeks I am running a half marathon, I only do about 20 (two 3 mile runs and the 14 mile run at the height of training). When not training, I've been running about 7-10 a week, less a few busy weeks.

Someone send me positive thoughts!

 

[cewait]

Okay..need some encouragement! I just read a book (maybe I should start reading!) that said you should not start marathon training unless you have been running for a year and logging 25 miles each week!

I've been running about 11 months (so more than a year when the training program starts), but 25 miles a week?? Even on weeks I am running a half marathon, I only do about 20 (two 3 mile runs and the 14 mile run at the height of training). When not training, I've been running about 7-10 a week, less a few busy weeks.

Someone send me positive thoughts!

Jenn,

I actually agree with the premise of the statement, but remember that we are all an experiment of one and the author is talking to a keyboard with possibly an attorney or two looking over his shoulder.

It is a lot easier if you have a great base to work from as you start to enter into a marathon training program. That is a cold hard fact that is hard to dispute. I am not sure what plan you are signing up for but look at a couple facts. Any beginner program your weekly mileage will not hit 25 miles until the 1/3 to 1/2 point. So as the author states his 'requirement', he contradicts the same statement via his training schedule. (I guess I should qualify this with a statement that there are a couple beginner plans that start out around 20-25 miles a week and build, but they are not current)

Next, I am not sure if it will help, but I have not been running anywhere near 25 a week since mid Feb. Life just gets in the way and I am not a fan of 'junk' miles. I prefer to keep my weekly milage less than 15 until a couple months prior to my build up.


I guess the bottom line here is that the author has a well meaning reason for writing the 25 mile a week statement. But my experience leading several hundred low thousands of runners to their first marathon is that you can start off with a lot less. From what I recall of all the posts I have seen, you are more than ready to make the leap up to trying the marathon.

 

[Ariel484]

Okay..need some encouragement! I just read a book (maybe I should start reading!) that said you should not start marathon training unless you have been running for a year and logging 25 miles each week!

I've been running about 11 months (so more than a year when the training program starts), but 25 miles a week?? Even on weeks I am running a half marathon, I only do about 20 (two 3 mile runs and the 14 mile run at the height of training). When not training, I've been running about 7-10 a week, less a few busy weeks.

Someone send me positive thoughts!

Hmm...what book was this?

I can only speak from my admittedly limited personal experience (1 marathon complete) but I was up to about 15 mpw when I began training for my first marathon. This was sufficient for me because the training plan I used started at 15mpw, and since I pretty much followed it to the letter my weekly mileage increased at a safe rate. I finished my marathon feeling pretty good...

So I think it depends on what training plan you use and what your goals are (i.e. Will you be satisfied if just finish feeling good, regardless of your time, or do you have a time goal?). Hal Higdon's Novice 1 plan (which I used) is a good one to look at, and Jeff Galloway's plans are popular too (should be posted at www.rundisney.com at some point, or you can google around and find me from previous years). I don't think either of them recommend being at 25 mpw before you start training.

So yeah...I am not an expert, but I think if you pick a good training plan and uptick to it, you'll be fine.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

It totally depends on your goal. If you are looking to finish, a beginner plan will be fine. If you're looking to run a sub-4, 15 mpw for a base isn't going to do it, unless you are extraordinarily talented.

What's great about the Disney marathon is that it has all levels of people, while still remaining challenging. You HAVE to train, and you can't walk slowly, but if you do train, you will finish.

 

[JCH]

Jenn,

I actually agree with the premise of the statement, but remember that we are all an experiment of one and the author is talking to a keyboard with possibly an attorney or two looking over his shoulder.

It is a lot easier if you have a great base to work from as you start to enter into a marathon training program. That is a cold hard fact that is hard to dispute. I am not sure what plan you are signing up for but look at a couple facts. Any beginner program your weekly mileage will not hit 25 miles until the 1/3 to 1/2 point. So as the author states his 'requirement', he contradicts the same statement via his training schedule. (I guess I should qualify this with a statement that there are a couple beginner plans that start out around 20-25 miles a week and build, but they are not current)

Next, I am not sure if it will help, but I have not been running anywhere near 25 a week since mid Feb. Life just gets in the way and I am not a fan of 'junk' miles. I prefer to keep my weekly milage less than 15 until a couple months prior to my build up.


I guess the bottom line here is that the author has a well meaning reason for writing the 25 mile a week statement. But my experience leading several hundred low thousands of runners to their first marathon is that you can start off with a lot less. From what I recall of all the posts I have seen, you are more than ready to make the leap up to trying the marathon.

Thanks, Coach! I am just nervous and reading every book my library has, but I think I should start just reading Galloway and Higdon as they ease my fears!

 

[MightyDuck001]

I am just nervous and reading every book my library has, but I think I should start just reading Galloway and Higdon as they ease my fears!

I do the same thing--It's kind of funny how I decide to do a physical activity and the first thing I do is go to the library to "do research."

I will also say that when I told my mother I wanted to do the full marathon as we stood just beyond the finish line for my first half, she said, "You can't do that!" to which I responded, "I know, three months ago I couldn't do this either. That's why I train." I guess I think about it that way--of course I can't run 26.2 miles now, but if I put in adequate time, effort, and care I can.

And a question of my own... does anyone else have a problem with their toes bruising? It started happening when I did my first 10 mile run. I don't know if it's the heat, the shoes, the miles... They don't hurt anymore, but they have become the butt of many jokes and during flip flop season they are less than ideal.

 

[ColleenG]

And a question of my own... does anyone else have a problem with their toes bruising? It started happening when I did my first 10 mile run. I don't know if it's the heat, the shoes, the miles... They don't hurt anymore, but they have become the butt of many jokes and during flip flop season they are less than ideal.

Congratulations! You are truely a runner! I think most of us have had black toe nails at some point! I got them on my big toes when I got new orthotics that weren't trimmed down and made my shoes too small. You can always cover it up with nail polish.

 

[cewait]

Black nails are a badge of honor. Try playing around with shoe size by upping the size by a half a size. If that is too roomy, then you may want to look at a different brand. nWear the nails with pride

 

[kimmiepcft]

No black toe nails yet, but my shoes are almost a full size larger, so that might be why?
As for reading, I have read a LOT of running books, mostly for women. My faves were Run Like a Mother and Train Like a Mother. I don't think you need to worry about running a Full with less training under your belt. I actually read a book about a girl who did a couch to marathon program. It was super funny but she did it!

 

[DrMomof3]

I finished the marathon this January using a Galloway plan. And I missed a few long runs due to Life. With a Galloway plan you aren't doing tons of weekly mileage. Most of your miles come from the long run so your total weekly mileage is completely dependent on the length of that run. I certainly didn't win any prizes for speed but that wasn't my goal. And if I had completed the plan as he intended, I would have done even better. The key to is pick a plan and stick with it the best you can. More miles can mean more injury (I certainly have found this but it may be because I've crossed the magic threshold past 40!).

Amanda

 

[Mickey'sfriend]

Higdon has a marathon training plan he calls Novice Supreme. It's a 30 week plan and starts at 9-10 miles per week. It tops out with 1 20 mile run a few weeks before the race. For those who are questioning being able to complete a full, take a look at his plan and see if this training is doable. With 32 weeks before the race, it's perfect timing.