Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[JCH]

Okay, I finally get the course diversion through the sports complex. This is WDW's attempt to recreate the experience from the Disneyland Half that runs through Angel's Stadium. I didn't catch that the tight 180s after mile 19 were to actually put you on the warning track of the big diamond. I hope they do the same as they do at Disneyland and have the stand filled with boy scout families cheering you on. That could almost make the diversion and sharp turns worth it. Everyone complained about how in the old course miles 17-22 were so dead. Now they bring you out here and rev you on at mile 19. It might actually be a good strategy. I just hope they get people in the stands.

I was thinking they changed it because the Mile 20 extravaganza is just so big they needed entire baseball fields. I am holding on to that belief. It's what makes me go train!

 

[Reep]

I was thinking they changed it because the Mile 20 extravaganza is just so big they needed entire baseball fields. I am holding on to that belief. It's what makes me go train!

It's probably a combination of both. Certainly something big will go on in the stadium (maybe a concert?). It does look like the whole mile between 19-20 may be active. I hope so. That could be really sweet.

I'm a little slow to catch on though. I also didn't realize that we would be running around part of the speedway track. That could be really fun.

 

[JCH]

It's probably a combination of both. Certainly something big will go on in the stadium (maybe a concert?). It does look like the whole mile between 19-20 may be active. I hope so. That could be really sweet.

I'm a little slow to catch on though. I also didn't realize that we would be running around part of the speedway track. That could be really fun.

Have you seen this yet? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q26awn-I_Xc&feature=youtube_gdata_player It might help you visualize the course.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I just saw that. I'm a little annoyed because I don't have a Facebook account (I just check the runDisney page every so often) and the first step in the game is to "Like" the game on Facebook. I guess I'll wait for the medal picture to be posted somewhere else.

I don't do FB either. I just want to see the medal, don't play stupid games, especailly after the Tink fiasco.

It's the ta ta tamer II. I have it in a 34C and the ta tas were definitely tamed. It fits like a regular bra as opposed to the usual sports bra styles, and it definitely keeps them separate and relieved some of the shoulder/back of the neck pain I've gotten from other bras. Their stuff is pricey, but I've loved everything I've gotten there.

I took it on an 11 mile run on Sunday and I don't know if it was the bra or what, but I knocked those miles out in just over 2 hours and I finished feeling pretty great. Perhaps I've found a lucky bra?!

Oh that looks comfy, and I like the fact that it can cross too.


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Question, do you think the baseball field (20th mile) will be open for Chear Squad? Will we have to buy Chear Package?
I'd like to see what they are going to do and cheer on my WISH peeps.

 

[MightyDuck001]

I was thinking they changed it because the Mile 20 extravaganza is just so big they needed entire baseball fields. I am holding on to that belief. It's what makes me go train!

I have a feeling by the time I get to 20 anything short of zombie Walt Disney raised from his cryogenic chamber will not appease me, but that's just me...

 

[cobbler]

Well, they would tick off the guys. Not sure if would tick off many of the ladies, however.

I wonder if there will be a new Goofy medal as well.

I'm a girl & I'd be ticked! I want Mickey & I'm training my tush off for that...

 

[dreams91]

I have a feeling by the time I get to 20 anything short of zombie Walt Disney raised from his cryogenic chamber will not appease me, but that's just me...

I am so with you there....hoping to make it to mile 20....let alone 26.

 

[Reep]

Have you seen this yet? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q26awn-I_Xc&feature=youtube_gdata_player It might help you visualize the course.

Thanks, I had not seen that. Very nice.

 

[FFigawi]

By the time you get to the margaritas in Mexico, you won't have anything left!

You'd be surprised at how long thirsty runners can go. After we made it all the way around, we went back to England for more beer and the fireworks.

 

[ColleenG]

What is the difference between a tempo run and fartleks? Thanks

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

I have a feeling by the time I get to 20 anything short of zombie Walt Disney raised from his cryogenic chamber will not appease me, but that's just me...

LOL

I'm picturing Walt congratulating everyone and Rick from the Walking Dead running up and shooting his head off. DD would be thrilled. She loves zombies.

 

[APrunner]

What is the difference between a tempo run and fartleks? Thanks

Tempo runs are longer, and usually run at a "comfortably hard" pace. My tempo runs are about 5 miles right now (not counting warm up and cool down), based on my training plan. Not run at race pace, but not relaxing either.

Fartleks are short bursts of speed. The idea being that you may be doing a 45 minute run, but 1 or 2 minutes of that run are very hard. They differ from intervals in that they are usually unstructured, and usually shorter than what I would typically do on "interval day"

I very rarely do fartleks. My speed days are usually tempo runs, or sturctured interval training. That is just my preference though, there is really nothing wrong with them. Once in a while I will do them at the end of an easy run, just to teach my body how to "kick" at the end.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

What is the difference between a tempo run and fartleks? Thanks

http://www.runningahead.com/forums/post/10b97808dba4414f81fe07f3657a37e2

Real quick explanations 1. Fartlek is Swedish for "speed play." These are random bursts of speed of random length/duration. It's a fun way of doing some fast running without structure. I used to do it by saying, "I'm gonna run fast for the next three telephone poles" or something like that. These runs help train your body to run fast, but without the pressure of running certain distances, number of reps, or times. 2. Intervals are usually shorter distance fast repetitions, often done on a track. An example would be to run 6x800m with 3 minute recoveries. This means you run 800m fast (at the pace you might run a 5k or faster), then jog 3 minutes really easy to recover. Repeat a total of 6 times. Standard interval distances are 200m, 400m, 800m, 1000m, 1600m. These are "red-line" type workouts which force your body to run under duress. Interval training increases your overall speed, you VO2max (the maximum amount of oxygen your system can uptake -- more is better), but are usually strenuous enough to not be undertaken more than twice a week, and only then after you've developed a mileage base. These are the tune-up you do in the 8~12 weeks prior to a big race, not a year-round type workouts. The longer your target race, typically the longer the interval. Most interval workouts are done at 5k pace or faster. I should note that intervals do not have to always be distance based, nor do all intervals have to be the same length. Examples would be 5 x 3 minutes fast with 3 minute recoveries, or a time based interval like this one, which is one of my favorites. 3. Tempo runs are 20~30 minute runs done at a pace 10~20 seconds per mile slower than your 10k pace. These sustained efforts are done after a mile or two of easy jogging, and are usually followed by a mile or two of cool-down. Thus, a typically tempo run would be 2mi easy warm-up / 20 min TEMPO / 2 mile easy cool-down. These runs help your body tolerate a relatively fast pace for a longer duration -- they are good endurance workouts, and are especially good for 15k and up training.

 

[McDuck]

Ever accidentally run more than the training plan called for? We had a 3.5 mile last night. I should mention we had weekend company and had missed two prior training runs. We headed out on a new trail, and checked the mileage we did in the car afterwards. We did over 4 miles, unplanned. And on pace. Whew! I had sore jello legs at the end, but was pretty proud of our "mistake". I guess we just jumped up a week on our training.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Ever accidentally run more than the training plan called for? We had a 3.5 mile last night. I should mention we had weekend company and had missed two prior training runs. We headed out on a new trail, and checked the mileage we did in the car afterwards. We did over 4 miles, unplanned. And on pace. Whew! I had sore jello legs at the end, but was pretty proud of our "mistake". I guess we just jumped up a week on our training.

Sometimes. I don't follow a plan as much as I have weekly mileage goals for myself, and I play around with each run depending on how I feel to get there. My goal this week is 42, so I have fun figuring out different ways to get there. The only thing I almost always do according to plan is my long run, because of how tricky it gets regarding the long run and percentage of your weekly miles. I am a stickler for under 33%.

 

[KSBelle77]

DH wants to run for his home country for the Rio Olympics. He is 28 now and running about a 8 min/mile I know he needs to get to 4.5 min/mil pace. Any suggestions on how to support him in his training? He is wanting to run the 10,000 Meters.

He also doesn't want me to tell his family and friends. I think he is afraid of failing.

I know he can do it because he keeps improving his pace every race we run.

 

[poohs4me]

I'm a girl & I'd be ticked! I want Mickey & I'm training my tush off for that...

Ditto!!!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

DH wants to run for his home country for the Rio Olympics. He is 28 now and running about a 8 min/mile I know he needs to get to 4.5 min/mil pace. Any suggestions on how to support him in his training? He is wanting to run the 10,000 Meters.

He also doesn't want me to tell his family and friends. I think he is afraid of failing.

I know he can do it because he keeps improving his pace every race we run.

No offense, but it's beyond virtually impossible to improve that much. We have local guys who can run about a 5:00 pace now who will never dream of qualifying for the Olympics.

 

[KSBelle77]

No offense, but it's beyond virtually impossible to improve that much. We have local guys who can run about a 5:00 pace now who will never dream of qualifying for the Olympics.

Thank you for your opinion. I am looking for ways to support and encourage him.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Thank you for your opinion. I am looking for ways to support and encourage him.

If he can sustain an 8 minute mile now for a marathon, he could work on getting a Boston Qualifier, which is a 3:05 marathon at his age, which is a 7:04 pace.