Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[stitchfan18]

Good call. I have been meaning to try a ziploc bag but haven't gotten around to it quite yet. I didn't take my phone with me yesterday because I had no one to meet up with, so I didn't need it. As you are a man, I'm sure you don't know how the pockets work on the skirts - there's a zip pocket on the waist and a pock on each leg of the undershorts (no zippers). During a training run I had my phone in the zip pocket and found that the stupid phone is so heavy it was actually pulling the skirt down. Not a good look. So I switch it to one of the leg pockets, and it stayed fine and was comfortable, but then I had the sweat issue. I think I have this irrational fear that if I put the phone in a ziploc bag, it'll slide out of the leg pockets since they don't zip shut. I know, slightly dumb of me. I guess I will never know until I try though, and it would be SUPER convenient (okay, necessary really) to have my phone on me for Goofy. Of course, now that I think about it, I had a bag of Gu Chomps in the pocket and they didn't budge, so the phone should be okay. DUH!

I have an arm band for my phone that works really well. Mine isn't a waterproof holder, but I know a lot of companies sell different versions. I use my phone for pictures from time to time, so it's easily accessible when it is stored on my arm.

 

[slp1650]

For those of you who have done marathons before, how did you know you were ready to make the jump from half to full? I still can't decide whether my body or mind can handle running for so many hours.

It's taken me a few year to work up to a full marathon, but I've also had a few injuries along the way that kept me at a half marathon for a while (my first Princess 1/2 in 2011 I thought I wouldn't finish because of an ankle injury).

Yet I just had the drive and knew one day that I would run the half. So I just signed up for it and ever seeing the new course, I'm more than happy I have.

I know some people go straight for the fulls, or do 1 half then a full, or maybe do a ton of half marathons before doing a full marathon, but I think it's really up to you, how you feel, and what your motivation levels are.

 

[Ariel484]

I have to second that--I got one and have been wearing it for the last month and looove it. The Minnie is a little more orange than red, but it's still insanely comfortable and I love the pockets. For the phone, I did a baggy but then the baggy got kinda damp too so I wrap a paper towel around the phone, then put it in the baggy and into the pocket. It worked really well and I was still able to hear my music as I ran.

I planned on using it for the wine and dine, but I really love making my costumes...

Too bad about the color of the Minnie. I was looking at that one for the WDW Full, so I'm glad you posted about this. Thanks for the paper towel suggestion!

Glad Cling Wrap works great on DW's Droid and my LG as far as keeping phones dry, even in Fl. rains. Fully charge phone before wrapping and they are easy to use and virtually waterproof.

Ooh...great idea. I almost like that better than a ziploc because it would be less bulky that way. Sounds like I have some experimenting to do this summer.

I have an arm band for my phone that works really well. Mine isn't a waterproof holder, but I know a lot of companies sell different versions. I use my phone for pictures from time to time, so it's easily accessible when it is stored on my arm.

Thanks, I forgot about the arm bands. I had one for my old iPod nano and switched to one of those square nanos with the clip built in about 6 months ago, so I don't have an armband anymore. I liked it okay, but there were a few times that it chafed my arm up pretty badly. If the pockets don't work out, and I really hope they do, I might go back to the arm band. I really need to carry my phone on a regular basis in case my husband needs to come rescue me from long runs, which has happened 3 times...twice I did have my phone in my Camelbak backpack and the third time - in a crazy hail storm - I did not, and had to go to the police station to call him.

 

[es45]

I'm no expert, so take what I say with a LARGE grain of salt, but I kind of feel like if you can successfully complete a half marathon and truly have the desire to commit to training for a full and feel like you're ready, you're ready. I think it varies from person to person.

So, can a runner run a marathon 9 months after starting to run? Since we are all an experiment of one the answer lies with the runner. CW says no but I think that it is very possible. Personalizing this, you seem to have an understanding of the effort and currently have the desire.

Thanks; this makes me feel better about the discrepancy in what I read is possible and what I'm thinking is possible for me. When does the full normally fill?

 

[Qltrgrl2]

Can you put the phone in a small ziplock bag and then put that in the pocket? That is what I do if I am worried about sweat or if it is likely to rain while I am out on a run.

Great suggestion Rick. It was threatening rain this morning so I stuffed a ziplock in my pocket, so guess what? No rain!

 

[Ariel484]

Thanks; this makes me feel better about the discrepancy in what I read is possible and what I'm thinking is possible for me. When does the full normally fill?

Hard to say. I think last year registration closed pretty late - December maybe? With this year being the 20th anniversary (special medal, new course, surprise at mile 20, etc.), it may fill up faster than last year. Once it gets to 50% capacity they will start posting updates on runDisney.com...for example, if you go there now and navigate to the WDW Marathon Weekend page you'll see that Goofy is 63% full.

Keep in mind that the registration price increases as we get closer to Marathon Weekend...June 19th (I think) is the first price jump.

 

[John VN]

Great suggestion Rick. It was threatening rain this morning so I stuffed a ziplock in my pocket, so guess what? No rain!

If you need to take the phone out of a bag to use it in the rain, doesn't the phone get wet? By Glad wrapping the phone, it stays dry and there is no bulky bag in a pocket.

 

[cewait]

Thanks; this makes me feel better about the discrepancy in what I read is possible and what I'm thinking is possible for me. When does the full normally fill?

Generally in September/October. The last couple years have been later.

 

[FFigawi]

So, can a runner run a marathon 9 months after starting to run? Since we are all an experiment of one the answer lies with the runner. CW says no but I think that it is very possible. Personalizing this, you seem to have an understanding of the effort and currently have the desire.

Definitely very possible. When I started running, back a few years ago, I began in February training for a 10k in April. I signed up for a marathon right after finishing the 10k and finished my first full that November.

 

[Qltrgrl2]

If you need to take the phone out of a bag to use it in the rain, doesn't the phone get wet? By Glad wrapping the phone, it stays dry and there is no bulky bag in a pocket.

I only carry an IPod shuffle and wear my Garmin watch....so the Ziplock is perfect for my needs.

 

[KrazyPete]

If you need to take the phone out of a bag to use it in the rain, doesn't the phone get wet? By Glad wrapping the phone, it stays dry and there is no bulky bag in a pocket.

I use Ziploc bags in the rain too. You don't have to take the phone out of the bag to use it. A capacitive screen works just fine through that layer of plastic, even when it's doubled over.

 

[John VN]

I use Ziploc bags in the rain too. You don't have to take the phone out of the bag to use it. A capacitive screen works just fine through that layer of plastic, even when it's doubled over.

Good to know you're good to go with a bag.

My LG is a flip open so bag doesn't work and DW found using the screen easier with the Glad.

 

[Ariel484]

Well I'll be testing both ziploc bags and cling wrap at various points this summer...now that I've had a taste of running without a fuel belt I'd like to avoid using one in the future if I can. That's certainly my plan for Marathon Weekend 2013. And I'm hoping to have a shiny new iPhone by then, so I don't want it to get all wet during runs.

 

[PrincessRhi]

Well I'll be testing both ziploc bags and cling wrap at various points this summer...now that I've had a taste of running without a fuel belt I'd like to avoid using one in the future if I can. That's certainly my plan for Marathon Weekend 2013. And I'm hoping to have a shiny new iPhone by then, so I don't want it to get all wet during runs.

I haven't tried this so I can't vouch for it, but I saw the Schwaggle for today and immediately thought of you-- It might be cheap enough to give a shot.

http://schwaggle.active.com/deal/10...-with-free-shipping/national?cmp=24-4-70028-1

 

[JCH]

Hi everyone! I just signed up for the full yesterday One of my students who does cross country had the brilliant logic of "even if you don't finish, you've still done a half. And if only try the half, you've still only done a half". 8th grade logic at it's finest to push me over the edge!

Most training plans I've found say if your goal is just to finish, you really only need to get to 20 mi in your training. Do you agree with this? I am just hoping to have enough energy to enjoy whatever is at Mile 20 and then limp across the finish line if I have to!

 

[cewait]

Hi everyone! I just signed up for the full yesterday One of my students who does cross country had the brilliant logic of "even if you don't finish, you've still done a half. And if only try the half, you've still only done a half". 8th grade logic at it's finest to push me over the edge!

Most training plans I've found say if your goal is just to finish, you really only need to get to 20 mi in your training. Do you agree with this? I am just hoping to have enough energy to enjoy whatever is at Mile 20 and then limp across the finish line if I have to!

First congrats on taking the first step in becoming a marathoner. I actually understand the 8th grade logic - scary

Let me start off and say that plans range from a set of 16 mile runs to 26 and longer. The most widely used plans are Galloway, Bingham/Hadfield and Higdon. The important piece of selecting a plan is to find a plan that fits you. You will find in various posts that I am a proponent of shorter weekends and harder week days. Though, I will offer that if you have any question about the mental side of the game, then go longer rather than shorter in your plan. As an example, if today you fear the 10k remaining after 20 miles then plan for 23 or 26. You can easily reduce these longer runs to 20 as you get into December if you want. For example, the last runs for Galloway's plan, are something like 20, 10, 10, 23, 10, 10, 26, 10, 10, race. If you are feeling comfortable with the mental side, or are feeling injured, simply sub a 20 in for the 23 or 26.

Not sure if this makes 100% sense, but it really depends on where you are today physically and your lifestyle.

 

[Mickey'sfriend]

JCH - Congrats on registering for the full. This will be my first full, too, and I am going to be using Hal Higgdon's beginner plan. He has one 20 mile run 3 weeks or so before the event. Many other beginner plans will follow that same planning with the thought that any distance further than that in training is a risk for injury. Jeff Galloway's plan does get to 26 miles. He feels 26 miles is a mental thing and if you complete the distance in training, you will be convinced that you can complete the distance the day of the event. Both guys have a great books, but you can Google the names and get training plan for all different distances for free.

 

[JCH]

First congrats on taking the first step in becoming a marathoner. I actually understand the 8th grade logic - scary

Let me start off and say that plans range from a set of 16 mile runs to 26 and longer. The most widely used plans are Galloway, Bingham/Hadfield and Higdon. The important piece of selecting a plan is to find a plan that fits you. You will find in various posts that I am a proponent of shorter weekends and harder week days. Though, I will offer that if you have any question about the mental side of the game, then go longer rather than shorter in your plan. As an example, if today you fear the 10k remaining after 20 miles then plan for 23 or 26. You can easily reduce these longer runs to 20 as you get into December if you want. For example, the last runs for Galloway's plan, are something like 20, 10, 10, 23, 10, 10, 26, 10, 10, race. If you are feeling comfortable with the mental side, or are feeling injured, simply sub a 20 in for the 23 or 26.

Not sure if this makes 100% sense, but it really depends on where you are today physically and your lifestyle.

8th grade is so basic and not over thought that sometimes it's the best! I use Galloway for my first half, and plan to use the time improvement plan for Tower of Terror. My real concern with the training is just time for the long runs. I run about a 13-14 mm race day, so my training pace I keep to 15-16. That's a long time! For some reason 5 hour trainings for 20 miles sounds doable, while 7 hour trainings for 26 sounds like it will never work.

JCH - Congrats on registering for the full. This will be my first full, too, and I am going to be using Hal Higgdon's beginner plan. He has one 20 mile run 3 weeks or so before the event. Many other beginner plans will follow that same planning with the thought that any distance further than that in training is a risk for injury. Jeff Galloway's plan does get to 26 miles. He feels 26 miles is a mental thing and if you complete the distance in training, you will be convinced that you can complete the distance the day of the event. Both guys have a great books, but you can Google the names and get training plan for all different distances for free.

I've read Galloway's book on marathons for women, but not Hal Higdons. I'll have to see if my library has it! Thanks!

 

[cewait]

8th grade is so basic and not over thought that sometimes it's the best! I use Galloway for my first half, and plan to use the time improvement plan for Tower of Terror. My real concern with the training is just time for the long runs. I run about a 13-14 mm race day, so my training pace I keep to 15-16. That's a long time! For some reason 5 hour trainings for 20 miles sounds doable, while 7 hour trainings for 26 sounds like it will never work.

That is why I only run 16. But I also hit weekday runs fairly hard. Actually, I limit long runs to 180-210 minutes. That comes from my tri days where long runs are time based. As a first time marathoner, I think 1-2 20 mile runs work well. It is a lot easier to plan for a 20 mile run ike you say. It can be as simple as starting around 5 am and you are half done before most folks wake up.

 

[disney_runner]

I also only ran 16 for my longest during training. My logic is why beat yourself up? If I can do 16, it's only 10 more, and I know I can physically do that. At that point it becomes mental. So I just think in terms of time instead of distance and it works for me. Because I too do longer runs midweek as well, I know my body can do it. To each his own though!! Good luck!