Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[poohs4me]

First official run done

With all the talk, Now I am wondering if I should have considered the Goofy.

 

[escape]

Part of the excitement for the 15th anniversary of the Mickey was that the design of the medal wasn't released to the public and participants until race day at the finish line. I remember running/walking through EPCOT at the end of my race and seeing people with their Mickey medals on. However, they were all turned the opposite way (toward the chest) so the surprise wouldn't be spoiled.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that medal!

 

[FFigawi]

First official run done

With all the talk, Now I am wondering if I should have considered the Goofy.

It's not too late to switch.

 

[Wandacga]

I am probably the only one concerned about the running surfaces, but can someone tell me how much of the new course will be concrete vs. asphalt? My knees really don't like concrete, so if there is a lot, I need to start making them like it soon. Thanks

 

[KSBelle77]

I will be doing my first ever full marathon at Disney in 2013. After running my first 5K (Royal Family 2011) at Disney I decided that I need to complete all of my first major races at Disney!!! Completed my first 1/2 Marathon at Disney in February and am excited for January!!! Anyone have any ideas about what the Mile 20 surprise is going to be??? DH thinks it is going to be a major name band performing.

 

[MightyDuck001]

I need some help. Today was day one of Galloway (sorry hal, I'm just too slow for 10 miles during the week) but I have the Disneyland half coming up first. I can't get myself together for a run. I did 8 miles on a treadmill since it's too hot out to run and let me just say, it was the most frustrating, painful (psychological, not physical) experience of my life. I run and I run and I don't get anywhere! I can't speed up easily, I can't slow down easily--I'm at the mercy of this machine and I'm slower than ever before but going outside is just... ugh.

So what can I do to turn this slump around? I've made peace with being a back of the pack person, but now I'm getting slower than ever before and just feeling frustrated, like this is a chore and not something enjoyable which it has been.

 

[Freight Train]

I need some help. Today was day one of Galloway (sorry hal, I'm just too slow for 10 miles during the week) but I have the Disneyland half coming up first. I can't get myself together for a run. I did 8 miles on a treadmill since it's too hot out to run and let me just say, it was the most frustrating, painful (psychological, not physical) experience of my life. I run and I run and I don't get anywhere! I can't speed up easily, I can't slow down easily--I'm at the mercy of this machine and I'm slower than ever before but going outside is just... ugh.

So what can I do to turn this slump around? I've made peace with being a back of the pack person, but now I'm getting slower than ever before and just feeling frustrated, like this is a chore and not something enjoyable which it has been.

Full disclosure that I'm a total novice. I live in Florida where it's about 90 degrees during the day right now with 90+% humidity, so I feel your pain.

The only thing that has worked for me is to go out very, very early in the morning (on long runs I go out at about 4:30-5:00). I know that's impractical for many, but it's about a 15 degree difference or so, making it bearable. I have an ace in the hole: a newborn who generally wakes me up at about that point anyway (we're still at the point where Mommy is exclusively feeding her).

That's all I can think of, but I'm with you. I hate treadmills and I hate heat. Best wishes in your training!

 

[kimmiepcft]

Day 1 done, did 3.1 miles on the Tread today. Toooo hot to run outside!

 

[KSBelle77]

When I ran my first ever 5K (Royal Family 2011) I was 26 and my FIL was 58 it took us over an hour to finish but there is no better experience in the world. I ran the 5K again this year and finish with a woman and her 4 month old (the baby got a medal as well). If you feel up to it you could run with the stroller.

 

[ColleenG]

No new medals today and the RunDisney people didn't know when they'd be out. I asked Jeff and he said he hasn't seen them either, but someone had described it to him and he was "quite sure it would be spectacular." He said they really keep those details under wraps until a big announcement. My guess is they'll unveil it in an email or on Facebook. I wish they'd hurry!

Jeff also told me to plan to walk most (or all) of the half then do my normal intervals for the full. He said a lot of people PR the marathon doing that. I'm guessing those people probably don't stop for pictures along the way though, so I'm not counting on that!

Thanks Karen for checking things out. Part of me really wants to see the new medal to keep me motivated, but part of me wants it to be a surprise. If they unveil I know I'll have to check it out!

 

[ColleenG]

I started JG's marthon plan a few weeks ago. I want to have a bit of a cushion if I need to spread things out a bit when the milage really increases. Last night I ran 9 miles and it felt great! I just need to bring more water with me. The 2 little bottles on my belt just aren't enough. Still can't believe I'm gonna do a marathon! Disney is the place to do it! Can't wait to get Mickey Bling!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Well, DH got the news. The orthopedist does not want him running at all (torn disks due to a car accident) so I'm on my own.
I'm kind of deflated about that. Not sure if I should go down by myself and hang with WISH friends, or have DH go with me and cheer me on.

More soul searching to do........

 

[ColleenG]

Well, DH got the news. The orthopedist does not want him running at all (torn disks due to a car accident) so I'm on my own.
I'm kind of deflated about that. Not sure if I should go down by myself and hang with WISH friends, or have DH go with me and cheer me on.

More soul searching to do........

Sorry to hear about your DH. That really stinks. I hope he is feeling better soon. If you decide to go alone you will have plenty of WISH friends. I'm traveling solo too, so if you want to meet up or have dinner together that would be great!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

That would be awesome Colleen!

I really want to do it. This is a personal goal for me that I set when I started my WISH journey. I want to run a big race in my 40th year. So I'm going to keep training and watch the numbers (59% full) for the 1/2 right now. That's really all I can do for now.

 

[DrMomof3]

I need some help. Today was day one of Galloway (sorry hal, I'm just too slow for 10 miles during the week) but I have the Disneyland half coming up first. I can't get myself together for a run. I did 8 miles on a treadmill since it's too hot out to run and let me just say, it was the most frustrating, painful (psychological, not physical) experience of my life. I run and I run and I don't get anywhere! I can't speed up easily, I can't slow down easily--I'm at the mercy of this machine and I'm slower than ever before but going outside is just... ugh.

So what can I do to turn this slump around? I've made peace with being a back of the pack person, but now I'm getting slower than ever before and just feeling frustrated, like this is a chore and not something enjoyable which it has been.

I did most of my training for my 1st half marathon on a treadmill. I watched tv, listened to music, and just did anything I could to keep going. My longest treadmill run has been 14 miles. It stinks running on the treadmill but it was worth it in the end. I had heard that I would be slower outside than on the treadmill but I found just the opposite. I was faster outside. My theory is that I set the treadmill on a more conservative setting but when I was outside I was able to just run at whatever pace felt comfortable.
Now I get up at 5:30am for my runs. Or, when that's not possible, I run on a treadmill in the evening.
Hang in there!

Amanda

 

[DrMomof3]

Well, DH got the news. The orthopedist does not want him running at all (torn disks due to a car accident) so I'm on my own.
I'm kind of deflated about that. Not sure if I should go down by myself and hang with WISH friends, or have DH go with me and cheer me on.

More soul searching to do........

Sorry that your DH can't run. I'm traveling solo to Disney for the Goofy. My DH didn't want 2 full days of managing our 3 kids by himself. I found a runDisney friend to share a room and I'm pretty psyched to have time to hang out with adults!

Amanda

 

[Disneyland_emily]

That would be awesome Colleen!

I really want to do it. This is a personal goal for me that I set when I started my WISH journey. I want to run a big race in my 40th year. So I'm going to keep training and watch the numbers (59% full) for the 1/2 right now. That's really all I can do for now.

You know you want to run

-em

 

[MightyDuck001]

I did most of my training for my 1st half marathon on a treadmill. I watched tv, listened to music, and just did anything I could to keep going. My longest treadmill run has been 14 miles. It stinks running on the treadmill but it was worth it in the end. I had heard that I would be slower outside than on the treadmill but I found just the opposite. I was faster outside. My theory is that I set the treadmill on a more conservative setting but when I was outside I was able to just run at whatever pace felt comfortable.
Now I get up at 5:30am for my runs. Or, when that's not possible, I run on a treadmill in the evening.
Hang in there!

Amanda

I think early morning is going to have to do it, especially for the longer runs. It's been a whole new experience--I run in a city now so the starting and stopping for lights has been difficult to adjust to, I get to the office at 8--and I do think I'm faster without the treadmill. I live in constant fear of flying off so I keep lowering the speed and it really helps to have something to run towards! But tomorrow I'm going to try an early morning run and see how it goes.

 

[ColleenG]

That would be awesome Colleen!

I really want to do it. This is a personal goal for me that I set when I started my WISH journey. I want to run a big race in my 40th year. So I'm going to keep training and watch the numbers (59% full) for the 1/2 right now. That's really all I can do for now.

You can do it Buffy! The half is a great distance to start at. And Disney races keep ypir mind off the running with all the great entertainment along the way. The crowds cheering are the best!

On another note, do you still scrap book? I haven't done anything in such a long time, its pathetic. I really need to get back into it. At the very least I should scrap some of my races.

 

[cewait]

I am probably the only one concerned about the running surfaces, but can someone tell me how much of the new course will be concrete vs. asphalt? My knees really don't like concrete, so if there is a lot, I need to start making them like it soon. Thanks

The old course was right at 20 miles asphalt, 6 miles concrete and .2 miles wood. The new course will be a little more concrete at about 7.5 miles concrete, .2 miles rubberized/cushioned track, .2 mile crushed gravel and .2 miles wood. The added concrete comes from the track and the WWoS sidewalks. And .2 miles of crushed gravel.

I need some help. Today was day one of Galloway (sorry hal, I'm just too slow for 10 miles during the week) but I have the Disneyland half coming up first. I can't get myself together for a run. I did 8 miles on a treadmill since it's too hot out to run and let me just say, it was the most frustrating, painful (psychological, not physical) experience of my life. I run and I run and I don't get anywhere! I can't speed up easily, I can't slow down easily--I'm at the mercy of this machine and I'm slower than ever before but going outside is just... ugh.

So what can I do to turn this slump around? I've made peace with being a back of the pack person, but now I'm getting slower than ever before and just feeling frustrated, like this is a chore and not something enjoyable which it has been.

First, I do not think Hal would be upset. You need to find entertainment while on the mill. I pick TV over most other choices. I have several old Disney marathon vids that I plug in on a longer run, I watch college ball or a sports oriented movie; especially one where the underdog wins. In my old house I also had the mill overlooking the window so I could see who was coming up and down the street.

Do run with the mill at 2% incline. I find that if I am suffering on a longer TM run, I will head out for some of the miles. It really stinks to run in one place for hours. So even though it is hot, split a run up into segments. The your 8 mile run, run 2 on the mill, 3 outdoors then the remaining 3 on the mill.

Well, DH got the news. The orthopedist does not want him running at all (torn disks due to a car accident) so I'm on my own.
I'm kind of deflated about that. Not sure if I should go down by myself and hang with WISH friends, or have DH go with me and cheer me on.

More soul searching to do........

There is no way my non-running spouse would let me come to Disney alone. Honestly, while the news stinks, having a knowlegable spectator to meet you at various points along the course is a big boost. Hopefully, DH will adjust and take the news in stride. Though, it is not too late to ‘fix’ the meniscus and still get into the race.

I did most of my training for my 1st half marathon on a treadmill. I watched tv, listened to music, and just did anything I could to keep going. My longest treadmill run has been 14 miles. It stinks running on the treadmill but it was worth it in the end. I had heard that I would be slower outside than on the treadmill but I found just the opposite. I was faster outside. My theory is that I set the treadmill on a more conservative setting but when I was outside I was able to just run at whatever pace felt comfortable.
Now I get up at 5:30am for my runs. Or, when that's not possible, I run on a treadmill in the evening.
Hang in there!

Amanda

I once ran all runs on a TM. I am here to say that 20 miles on a TM is tough. I found that if I limit runs to 3 hours on a mill, I mentally survive better.

I do find that folks adjust differently when heading outdoors from a TM to the street. Many will lengthen their strides when off the mill which increases speed just a bit. Though as speed increases and running skills improve, it seems to be opposite. The motor effect of the machine creates a slightly faster run on a TM.