Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[PRmamiDEdos]

Yeah, I was figuring I could maybe cut one into small pieces just to see if the flavor was ok, I did avoid 90% of the fruit punch ones, I hate fruit punch anything.
But if I'm on a run, I guess nasty fuel is better than no fuel at all.

I got wafers, honey stingers (pink lemonade and orange), shot blocks (strawberry and sports beans. The sports bean, they only had fruit punch so I figured I would try it.

Are there any other recommendations?

The Extreme Sports Beans messed with my stomach. Other than that, I love the pink lemonade ones. They sell a variety at Dick's Sporting Goods. I find more flavors there than my local, specialized running store.

 

[princessbride6205]

I've been posting more on the WISH Facebook lately, but figured I should stop back in to the forums.

I'm doing the Full, DH is Goofy and DD will be doing the Saturday Kids Race. We are staying at AKV the week after the race, but haven't figured out where we're staying race weekend (crossing fingers for AKV waitlist!)

As for fuel, I'm partial to Sports Beans. I will have to hunt down the lemonade ones - the only ones I can find that I like are the fruit punch. In my days as more of a walker, I would sometimes use Chocolate Agave gel - it's more of a slow-burning energy, which fit my pace. We buy most of our fuel at REI, so I know you can find it there. I also like the Gu blocks - is that what the big square gummies are called?

 

[FFigawi]

How often do most people take an energy chew? I think I read something about every hour?

During a full, I have my first one after 90 minutes, and then have one every 45 minutes or so after that. I start out with goo, switch to bloks when I get tired of that, and then finish with the sport beans when I want something sweet.

 

[FFigawi]

I don't think I'm coordinated enough to do the gels, which is why I stuck with the gummies.
But they did have one gel that was chocolate and one that was mocha. I wonder how those taste.

The Clif Shot chocolate tastes great. To me, it tastes like thick pudding or frosting. Their Cran-Razz flavor is good too. I also like their Mountain Berry and Razz Bloks.

 

[cewait]

I have a question about fuel.

I bought a bunch of different fuels to try out as my mileage increases.
Now do you test them out on a run or do you do it at home?
I don't want to be out and have something taste so nasty I won't use it and then be out there with no fuel.

I also found a nice belt at the New Balance store. It's not a spibelt brand, but pretty close.

Yes, when I was trying to figure out what worked for me, I tried them out on a run. You want to see how timing works for you, whether certain flavors don't agree with you, etc....and you won't get the full scope of that if you try them at home.

If you're concerned about whether you'll be stuck without fuel, you could try one at home first to make sure the flavor/texture is okay before taking it out on a run.

I've not had to experience it before, but what I've read is that you want to try them while actually running with them. Things taste different / react differently when you are running as opposed to just standing still. So it would make sense to try them 'in action' as opposed to sitting on the couch one night I guess during the training run you do run the risk of it 'tasting so nasty' but better to find out under training then race conditions

Yeah, I was figuring I could maybe cut one into small pieces just to see if the flavor was ok, I did avoid 90% of the fruit punch ones, I hate fruit punch anything.
But if I'm on a run, I guess nasty fuel is better than no fuel at all.

I got wafers, honey stingers (pink lemonade and orange), shot blocks (strawberry and sports beans. The sports bean, they only had fruit punch so I figured I would try it.

Are there any other recommendations?

How often do most people take an energy chew? I think I read something about every hour?

I like GU Chomps (strawberry and blueberry pomegranate)...





And I take 1/2 bag of GU chomps every 4 miles. You can start at an hour and adjust from there.

OK that works.

So if I'm out there for more than an hour or 2 training I'll bring one with me each time just to see how it goes. Then when I find ones I like I will stock up for the runs that get really long.

Do you take one before you start?

I figured I'd just have a light breakfast before the race and burn off that first.


God, I feel so stupid sometimes asking these questions because I feel like if you're gonna be a runner you should know this stuff. But I know myself and will use my lack of knowledge as an excuse to quit. I don't want to screw this up, so I'm trying to do it right!

Thanks for bearing with me!!

Starting way back here...

You can try them at the house BUT, what you may like on the sofa may taste like crxx on the run. Try them on a long run lasting about 90 minutes... first one around 45 minutes then about the same period from there. You may find that the time needed for YOU will vary between 40 minutes and 75 minutes. Do not lock in on other's distance fueling as everyone runs a differing pace. Though as we roll into the fall and you figure out your intervals, you need to take your pace and apply your fuel times to the map. Bythen they should have aid stations on the map.

When taking fuel, take a sip of water, then the gel, block, etc, then the remainder of the cup of water. You should not feel a thing when you take fuel. Your performance should just continue on and on.

It is recommended that you fuel 204 hours pre-run. Then hydrate and take on a fuel packet in the last minutes pre-run. Some folks cannot handle that and that is OK. Try it in training and do what you do in training.

Do not buy a lot of any one brand or flavor. They have a relatively short shelf life and frankly, your tastes will/may change as the seasons change.

 

[cewait]

How often do most people take an energy chew? I think I read something about every hour?

Oh, one other thing..... look that the packet. You need to take in about 100-120 Kcal at the time you fuel... Blocks are generally packaged at 100 or 200 Kcal packs. That means either all the blocks or half the blocks in the pack when fueling.


One other thing.. Seriously this is the last for now...

If you cannot take in the entire gel or set of blocks, it is OK (not preferable) to take half a dose at the first aid station then the last half at the very next station. In the last half of the marathon, that would spread the fueling out over a mile.

 

[cewait]

Anyone have experience staying at the Yacht/Beach Club for Marathon weekend? My kids want to stay there but I vaguely remember reading about problems with race transportation from the Beach Club. I'm torn between Yacht/Beach and an AOA suite. TIA!

Each and almost every resort has had a transportation issue getting to the race at least once during my 13 years of racing Disney. Plan on getting out to the bus before 0330 rather than cutting it close to 0400. That will alleviate most issues you would face.

I am usually at the BWV or BC and have only had one January transportation issue.

I guess I should add for those who may not know... You cannot walk to the start from these resorts. You must either bus or drive. You can walk back at the end - providing you are willing to burn a park pass.

 

[kmg148]

I eat shot Cliff shot blocks after every three miles. I can only seem to find the strawberry flavor though, but I found the consistency easy to digest.

 

[Dreamer2012]

Have they said which hotels are "host" for the PHM yet? When do you start making reservations for the hotel and flights? Thanks

 

[Goofierunner]

I got wafers, honey stingers (pink lemonade and orange), shot blocks (strawberry and sports beans. The sports bean, they only had fruit punch so I figured I would try it.

I'm a big fan of the Honey Stinger waffles right before my long Saturday run or whatever race I'm in. I just discovered the chocolate ones and I add a little peanut butter on it, it's light enough to not be a rock in my stomach but with a cup o' joe in the morning, gets me out the door.

I really love the Honey Stinger products. The gels are easy to take with or without water.

I bought some Chia Surge gels to try this weekend. Has anyone had any experience with these?

 

[butiflfeet]

I'm a big fan of the Honey Stinger waffles right before my long Saturday run or whatever race I'm in. I just discovered the chocolate ones and I add a little peanut butter on it, it's light enough to not be a rock in my stomach but with a cup o' joe in the morning, gets me out the door.

I really love the Honey Stinger products. The gels are easy to take with or without water.

I bought some Chia Surge gels to try this weekend. Has anyone had any experience with these?

I really like the Honey Stinger chews. The Lime-Aid flavor is really good, especially for an early morning run because it has caffeine. I like the Cherry Blossom flavor too.

I'm interested in trying the waffles though. The chocolate flavor sounds good!

 

[MightyDuck001]

I went with the jelly belly sport beans. The taste, for me, can be best described as flinstone chewable vitamin like. I don't know if it worked, aside from... I got to the end and was one of the only people smiling? The gu sounded absolutely disgusting and quite messy (I dribble on a good day sitting at my table).

I would also like to add I now want to do the goofy so I can run the half with SAMI BRADY. Billed by runDisney as Alison Sweeney from the Biggest Loser but forever and always Sami from Days of Our Lives, my official family soap.

 

[kmg148]

I've never heard of honey stinger products! Can you find the waffles in the frozen food aisle? (Sorry if that's a silly question!)

 

[Goofierunner]

I've never heard of honey stinger products! Can you find the waffles in the frozen food aisle? (Sorry if that's a silly question!)

The waffle are more like wafers. I get them at my local rei. They have a great variety of energy products.

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

I went with the jelly belly sport beans. The taste, for me, can be best described as flinstone chewable vitamin like. I don't know if it worked, aside from... I got to the end and was one of the only people smiling? The gu sounded absolutely disgusting and quite messy (I dribble on a good day sitting at my table).

I would also like to add I now want to do the goofy so I can run the half with SAMI BRADY. Billed by runDisney as Alison Sweeney from the Biggest Loser but forever and always Sami from Days of Our Lives, my official family soap.

My hubby went to the Biggest Loser finale and has a great pic of himself with her (we will always call her Sami, too) from the after party. He's in love!!

 

[ColleenG]

Have they said which hotels are "host" for the PHM yet? When do you start making reservations for the hotel and flights? Thanks

The list is up on the PHM page. It's pretty much all the resorts except Saratoga Springs and Old Key West. Not sure why they didn't include them. We have DVC and SSR is our home resort so I was hoping to book there. I guess I'll just have to check out another DVC resort.

I have my flight booked for marathon weekend, but I'm still waiting for JetBlue to put out their schedule for the rest of February.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

The list is up on the PHM page. It's pretty much all the resorts except Saratoga Springs and Old Key West. Not sure why they didn't include them. We have DVC and SSR is our home resort so I was hoping to book there. I guess I'll just have to check out another DVC resort.

I have my flight booked for marathon weekend, but I'm still waiting for JetBlue to put out their schedule for the rest of February.

Booked our marathon flights! Luckily DH used his points from our Freedom card for one of the tickets. My mom was offering me buddy passes since she now works for Jet Blue, but with such a short time, I was afraid to fly standby. I wish I could do the 5th of PHM but we did it last year and with the marathon and a trip during the summer and a weekend for DH and I during our 10th anniversary, it's not even possible.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Walt Disney World® Marathon – 72% Full
Walt Disney World® Half Marathon – 63% Full
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge – 86% Full

Movin' fast. Get in if you're getting in!

 

[steph0808]

I didn't see a specific thread about this, so I figured a lot of runners in this thread might chime in.

I am looking at getting a gps watch to track my runs. I was wondering what you all recommended or had experience with. I like both the Nike+ GPS sportswatch and the Garmin 110.

Training is going well - though last week I only ran 6 miles because I was on vacation and lazy!

But last night I ran my usual 5 mile route around home and finally made it up the big hill I have always had to walk partly up (1 mile-long fairly steep hill). So my setback week hasn't redrailed me too much. I have a 5k coming up on Saturday and then a 15k the next Sunday.

 

[Terapin]

I had the Nike watch and returned it. It seemed to read the satellite very slowly, and I found that for shorter intervals it was off. I found it difficult to do anything other than simple distance and pace.

it replaced a Garmin 310 I believe. I replaced the Nike watch with a Garmin 405. Like it a lot. Of course, I wish it were smaller, but easy to use, love all the data you can track, and it reads the satellites very often giving a very good instant read. It performed well in accuracy, too. I like that is it waterproof and not finicky.