Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[Ariel484]

Did your overall body change at all or did it pretty much stay the same? ie: was the non-weight loss do to adding muscle while burning fat or did your overall mass stay pretty much the same during marathon training? I know I'm working on diet / exercise for this year then next spring switch over to marathon training (or whatever time of year it suggests depending on which program I go with)

I think there was a change...? I truly wouldn't have known about the weight change at all because at the time I almost never weighed myself. We get "measurements" taken at my work rec center every 4 months (weight, hips, abdominal, waist) so that's what I'm basing the marathon training weight loss on. I do remember telling my husband at one point that I thought my pants felt looser.

Weight loss just wasn't a priority for me during training...I just wanted to be well-prepared for the race. Running all those extra miles made me hungrier, so I ate more...probably too much. I definitely had the attitude of "I just ran XX miles...time to stuff my face!" I'm also pretty sure I've read that as we train our bodies for endurance, we become better at storing carbohydrates for burning energy: good for running long (don't want to hit the wall! Which I didn't), bad if you're looking for a smaller number on the scale. And yeah, I'm sure I built more muscle along the way as well (in my legs only...I wasn't doing strength training at the time).

So while training for Goofy I'm hoping to keep my weight the same, but am preparing for a possible gain and am hoping to be a lot more mindful of how I eat. It's just part of the training cycle, I guess.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

I'm trying to lose a bit of weight (about 10 lbs) while training, but it's slow coming off. However, the shape of my body has changed dramatically. I wish I would have taken some measurements before I really started increasing my training, but the fit of my clothes and shape of my body (in particular my waist, hips and legs) has been significant. So, even though the scale doesn't show it, I'm definitely "smaller" than I used to be in the areas I care about.

Same here. I think I've lost a total of 5-7 lbs. (it fluctuates) since October when I started training for the PHM. My clothes fit much better and my body has changed. I think most days I run just so I can eat what I want . DH keeps telling me to change my diet. It's not like I'm eating fast food all day (maybe once a month) but I love my candy, rice and BBQ. . I know that losing weight will make me faster and stronger so I really need to get going.

One thing I bought that has made a difference is my Withings scale. It measures your fat/lean mass and I've seen the change in the percentages even if I'm not seeing a change in weight.

 

[cewait]

How do you like the 610??

I have mixed emotions... I really like the 305 better from an old guy with 54 yo eyes standpoint. I had the display set up in quadrants so no screen changes were necessary.

But on the positive, the 610 acquires satellites so much quicker, a simple touch of the face changes screens, so my important data is easily seen. The 610 has buttons where the 405 (the other touch screen model) relied exclusively on the bezel... it had numerous issues on the run. The 610 has a vibrate feature so you know when it is your watch marking a walk break or mile interval. It will also vibrate pre-race when it is about to go into powersave mode. The 405 Finally, I really like the ANT+ download feature. I simply walk into the study and the watch uploads its data. Oh, one other improvement from the 405... the charger is now magnetic so the likelihood of having the charger bumped off the watch is less.

So while I have mixed emotions, I really like the 610.

 

[cewait]

I both agree and disagree that one will not lose weight during marathon training. Most runners will not lose weight, only see a firming of the legs and a slight loss in size. However, this does not have to be the case. One can lose weight, but you really need to add a structured strength training program on top of the marathon training. Before you foo foo the idea, I know for a fact that it is very possible as I lost 15 pounds for the 2009 season. Now I also did a significant amount of metabolic assessments through the club I was associated with, so I knew what my Kcal needs were in addition to actual burn rates. So with a very structured program, it is possible.


Now on the other hand, if one succumbs to the "I can eat what I want" feeling, watch out. You can easily gain 5-10 pounds as a result of a marathon training season. So, I guess what I am saying is, stay balanced and you will see some pleasing results in the mirror.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

You guys might be interested in this. It's from Runner's World. It's about smart snacking pre/post run.

https://secure.rodale.com/wcsstore/...wnloadable/201974101_SmartSnacksDL_001486.pdf

 

[APrunner]

I have mixed emotions... I really like the 305 better from an old guy with 54 yo eyes standpoint. I had the display set up in quadrants so no screen changes were necessary.

But on the positive, the 610 acquires satellites so much quicker, a simple touch of the face changes screens, so my important data is easily seen. The 610 has buttons where the 405 (the other touch screen model) relied exclusively on the bezel... it had numerous issues on the run. The 610 has a vibrate feature so you know when it is your watch marking a walk break or mile interval. It will also vibrate pre-race when it is about to go into powersave mode. The 405 Finally, I really like the ANT+ download feature. I simply walk into the study and the watch uploads its data. Oh, one other improvement from the 405... the charger is now magnetic so the likelihood of having the charger bumped off the watch is less.

So while I have mixed emotions, I really like the 610.

I also have the 610 and love it. It works perfectly for me. I was worried about the touchscreen, but it doesn't matter if I am wearing gloves, dripping sweat, whatever, it works. I like the way you can customize the screens. Put different panels on different screens, and simply swipe the screens to move back and forth. It acquires the satellites quickly. The biggest drawback is the price. So long as it lasts, I am fine with that though. I had the 305 for many years, so I believe Garmin makes good products. My 305 still works. I got the 610 as there have been times when my wife and I both needed a watch, so one gets the 305 and the other uses the 610.

 

[Bephus]

Training has gotten so much better this week! I stopped rolling my legs right after my runs and am now rolling in the evenings and before runs. Big help

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Thanks for the information about honey stingers! I want to try them! I honestly don't know what an EMS or REI is...is that a running store? We don't have many running stores around me!

EMS (eastern mountain sports) and REI are both outdoor stores. EMS might be a Northeast regional thing.
Others have posted that they have found gu's, chews and other things at places like Dick's Sporting Goods.

I wonder if a place like Cabella's or Bass Pro Shops would have anything??

 

[liznboys]

On the topic of fuel, my friend shared this on fb today:

Some Athletes Reject High-Tech Sports Fuel In Favor Of Real Food

I for one am done with gels and blocks. I used the gels for awhile, grew to dislike them, switched to blocks which were great for awhile, but now I dislike those too. My mouth apparently can't handle the taste/texture. I'm going to try the Honey Stinger Waffles next...

With my first full coming up in January I will have to figure this out. I have to eat a lot both the night before a race and morning of. With all the halfs I've done my stomach starts to growl at miles 9-11. (Is anyone else like this??) We run past MCDS for the full, right? I may stop for a burger... lol

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Do they have snacks en route on the WDW races? Both the 1/2 and the full?

 

[Mickey'sfriend]

On the topic of fuel, my friend shared this on fb today:

Some Athletes Reject High-Tech Sports Fuel In Favor Of Real Food

I for one am done with gels and blocks. I used the gels for awhile, grew to dislike them, switched to blocks which were great for awhile, but now I dislike those too. My mouth apparently can't handle the taste/texture. I'm going to try the Honey Stinger Waffles next...

With my first full coming up in January I will have to figure this out. I have to eat a lot both the night before a race and morning of. With all the halfs I've done my stomach starts to growl at miles 9-11. (Is anyone else like this??) We run past MCDS for the full, right? I may stop for a burger... lol

I am one of those runners who seems to run out steam quickly if I haven't eaten right before a run. I cannot stomach gels or blocks of any brand because of the consistency. I tried gummy bears, but they didn't seem to give me enough. When I trained and ran the Princess this year I used Cliff bars during the run. Once, however, at home when I didn't have any Cliff bars I packed a 1/2 of turkey sandwich to nibble on during my long run. I think that day was one of my best training runs, but because I thought eating a sandwich while running was crazy, I never tried it again. Thanks for the article. I may just give up on the prepackaged fuels and stick with my turkey sandwich this fall when the marathon training miles start adding up.

 

[Mickey'sfriend]

Do they have snacks en route on the WDW races? Both the 1/2 and the full?

There are fuel stops along both routes that offer gels. (Yuck!) Closer to race day Disney will update the route map listing the water and fuel stops.

 

[Ariel484]

I have mixed emotions... I really like the 305 better from an old guy with 54 yo eyes standpoint. I had the display set up in quadrants so no screen changes were necessary.

But on the positive, the 610 acquires satellites so much quicker, a simple touch of the face changes screens, so my important data is easily seen. The 610 has buttons where the 405 (the other touch screen model) relied exclusively on the bezel... it had numerous issues on the run. The 610 has a vibrate feature so you know when it is your watch marking a walk break or mile interval. It will also vibrate pre-race when it is about to go into powersave mode. The 405 Finally, I really like the ANT+ download feature. I simply walk into the study and the watch uploads its data. Oh, one other improvement from the 405... the charger is now magnetic so the likelihood of having the charger bumped off the watch is less.

So while I have mixed emotions, I really like the 610.

I also have the 610 and love it. It works perfectly for me. I was worried about the touchscreen, but it doesn't matter if I am wearing gloves, dripping sweat, whatever, it works. I like the way you can customize the screens. Put different panels on different screens, and simply swipe the screens to move back and forth. It acquires the satellites quickly. The biggest drawback is the price. So long as it lasts, I am fine with that though. I had the 305 for many years, so I believe Garmin makes good products. My 305 still works. I got the 610 as there have been times when my wife and I both needed a watch, so one gets the 305 and the other uses the 610.

Thanks for the feedback! I'm not really in the market yet since my 305 is still chugging along (knock on wood!), just curious and sort of thinking about what to do when the 305 dies. I do like being able to see pace/time of day/distance/time on the same screen though...maybe they'll still have 205s on Amazon and I'll switch to that!

Do they have snacks en route on the WDW races? Both the 1/2 and the full?

Here's last year's food stops:

Mile 8: Clif gels
Mile 14: Bananas
Mile 17.5: Sponges (not food, but I thought I'd list it anyway)
Mile 19: Clif gels and bananas
Mile 23: Candy (Hershey bars I think?? )

And of course the water stops with water and Powerade (lemon-lime only from what I remember...blech)

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Here's last year's food stops:

Mile 8: Clif gels
Mile 14: Bananas
Mile 17.5: Sponges (not food, but I thought I'd list it anyway)
Mile 19: Clif gels and bananas
Mile 23: Candy (Hershey bars I think?? )

And of course the water stops with water and Powerade (lemon-lime only from what I remember...blech)

Can I get some Twizzlers? Maybe a Laffy Taffy??

 

[Ariel484]

Can I get some Twizzlers? Maybe a Laffy Taffy??

 

[Mickeyfan74]

On the topic of fuel, my friend shared this on fb today:

Some Athletes Reject High-Tech Sports Fuel In Favor Of Real Food

I for one am done with gels and blocks. I used the gels for awhile, grew to dislike them, switched to blocks which were great for awhile, but now I dislike those too. My mouth apparently can't handle the taste/texture. I'm going to try the Honey Stinger Waffles next...

With my first full coming up in January I will have to figure this out. I have to eat a lot both the night before a race and morning of. With all the halfs I've done my stomach starts to growl at miles 9-11. (Is anyone else like this??) We run past MCDS for the full, right? I may stop for a burger... lol

Hi,

Being a total novice and newbie when I did my first half 2012. I had a pack of 6 wheat and PB crackers, a granola bar, 1/2 cup walnuts and a banana for breakfast. Made sure I was hydrated (good lord the lines before the corrals to use port-o-lets was just OMG!)

Note to self don't drink too much water before getting to corrals.!! LOL Had to assist a young girl cover up while she used the nearest bushes in corral F. Poor thing.

Anyways during the half I snacked on a few more of the walnuts and had water at the stations and I was pretty good for not being hungry.
Suffered for swelling calves though. Will be trying compression socks for next races.

 

[Goofierunner]

Last marathon I brought along a snack size Snickers in my waist pack. (I'd kill for Snickers.) I used it as my treat around mile 20. I don't know if it helped me energy wise but it was damn tasty. Keep trying new things until something works the way you want it.

Regarding Garmins: I have a 405 and while I liked having all the cool options, I found I didn't use many of them and the watch is pretty bulky. After Tinkerbell, it stopped working and I haven't put much effort into getting it fixed. I'm using Galloway to train for Goofy and I bought his timer to help me with my training and use Google Earth to check my mileage. If I were to go back to wearing a watch, I'd find something much more basic.

 

[JCH]

Hey guys, my training is going well, but I'm having an issue with my knee. It clicks whenever I go up stairs. It doesn't hurt, it isn't stiff, it just clicks. Not a pop, but a click on each step. This is only upstairs, not down. It doesn't happen when running or walking. I don't remember doing anything to it, and it's been going on about a week. I did recently switch shoes from Saucony Triumph 8 to Asics Nimbus 14, and have the same Superfeet flat foot insoles in them. Any idea what could be going on?

 

[Hoopa]

Hi everyone. I just wanted to check in and say that I'm registered to run my first marathon at the 20th WDW Marathon. I've been running off and on for a few years. It's been more on since last fall thanks to Jeff Galloway. I'm using his WDW Marathon training program for beginners and am finishing week 3. I use the GymBoss timer to time my intervals, the Nike SportWatch GPS to log my runs, and my iPod Shuffle for music while I'm running. Good luck everyone in your training.

 

[butiflfeet]

Hey guys, my training is going well, but I'm having an issue with my knee. It clicks whenever I go up stairs. It doesn't hurt, it isn't stiff, it just clicks. Not a pop, but a click on each step. This is only upstairs, not down. It doesn't happen when running or walking. I don't remember doing anything to it, and it's been going on about a week. I did recently switch shoes from Saucony Triumph 8 to Asics Nimbus 14, and have the same Superfeet flat foot insoles in them. Any idea what could be going on?

My knee has done the same thing for a little over a year now. I don't have any other problems with it, no pain or anything. I've been told its pretty normal and nothing to really worry about.