Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[Reep]

Any recommendation on powdered drink mix for hydration. In the past I have used Gatorade powder because it's cheaper, and I can mix it up in re-usable water bottles to save plastic. However, it's so high in sugar that I would prefer to use something else. I have a three mile course mapped out in my neigborhood, so while I'm doing 'laps' I will still have the Gatorade to help keep me going. But I sweat a LOT and need to rehydrate post-workout and I'd like to do so without all that sugar.

Suggestions? And yes I drink lots of plain water also as part of my daily routine

My favorites are Power Bar endurance formula, and Cytomax. Both have more complex sugars. Cytomax is a bit sweeter, Endurance formula is a bit less. I couldn't drink the Heed stuff--tasted too polymeric for me.

Power Bar also has a nice recovery formula that is less sweet and some protein for after your run.

 

[steph0808]

I am finally going to bite the bullet and register for the marathon! The reveal of the medal and the $20 price reduction have convinced me! Plus I desperately need the motivation!

Two quick questions:
- Commerative pin - worth it? Is it available for purchase at the expo?
- Shirts - any idea if they run large or small? I usually wear smalls, so that is probably what I will get, but if it runs big, I could always go for an x-small - just hate for it not to fit!!

 

[Reep]

It's our first so like you said, no idea how we'll feel after, but we're planning to do AK on Monday so at least it's a shorter day and we can crash early if needed.

You will certainly have the marathon wobble for most of the first day after you finish (I usually wobble around Epcot and eat whatever I want). It gets better every day. They key point is that it is very good for you to keep moving after the race. Rest as needed, but walking the parks with rest breaks is a great way to help your muscles recover. It is even more effective when you counterbalance your soar ham strings with a spinny Mickey medal. Promotes healing.

 

[jimandami]

I am finally going to bite the bullet and register for the marathon! The reveal of the medal and the $20 price reduction have convinced me! Plus I desperately need the motivation!

Two quick questions:
- Commerative pin - worth it? Is it available for purchase at the expo?
- Shirts - any idea if they run large or small? I usually wear smalls, so that is probably what I will get, but if it runs big, I could always go for an x-small - just hate for it not to fit!!

Last year, I ordered a small and had to exchange it at the expo for an x-small! They run big!

 

[cobbler]

I agree. They are unisex so maybe go smaller. I have an XS from the half this year & it fits just fine.

 

[jmasgat]

Any recommendation on powdered drink mix for hydration. In the past I have used Gatorade powder because it's cheaper, and I can mix it up in re-usable water bottles to save plastic. However, it's so high in sugar that I would prefer to use something else. I have a three mile course mapped out in my neigborhood, so while I'm doing 'laps' I will still have the Gatorade to help keep me going. But I sweat a LOT and need to rehydrate post-workout and I'd like to do so without all that sugar.

Suggestions? And yes I drink lots of plain water also as part of my daily routine

For during the run, if you're just looking for electrolytes (sodium/potassium), then you could look at Enduolytes Fizz or Nuun tablets. But you do need some kind of fuel during your run. You could try G2--5g of carb per 8 oz vs 14g. They don't seem to offer it in the same powder bulk option, though. I wouldn't go with anything with protein during a run, but that's just me.

Or you could try switching over to a gel/other type product. You only have to down one every 30-45 minutes and so it's not like a constant sugar boost of drinking gatorade.

After the run, I'm no help. I just drink chocolate milk!

Maura

 

[cewait]

I think I can do it too! I just have to wrap my mind around switching up our vacation schedule a bit and the fact that its 26.2 miles! DH and I are both running the half and we are arriving Thursday evening. We were planning on taking it easy on Friday, heading to the expo and then run the half on Saturday morning. If we do the full (yes, if I do it then DH has to too ) then we'll have 2 full days before the race and I hope we don't go too crazy walking around the parks and tiring ourselves out.

And I have no idea how tired and/or sore we will be after running a full as it will be our first one. Will we be totally wasting the rest of our trip? We're there until Thursday the 17th

Sunday afternoon you will feel like doing nothing..... Fight the urge. Post race, make sure you are OK prior to leaving the finish area... simply, nothing needs ice, no bad pains, not falling down dizzy. Have a recovery drink 4:1 carb to protein.... chocolate milk works in a pinch.

As you ride to the resort on the bus you will begin to tighten. Just beware that the first post marathon trial will be the bus steps. Walk down backwards if needed (that way you can watch the driver snicker). Clean up and if you practice it, take a cool water bath. Then I usually eat something again and take a 30-60 minute nap.

Get up stretch and head out to walk the resort of a park if you feel up to it. MOVING is critical. Your legs will not like it, your body will be tired, but Monday morning you will be a lot more limber... As you walk. walk 10-15 minutes then gently stretch. Try to stretchout once ah hour or so.

Monday you may (will) still be tight and tender. Tuesday only when you walk down a slope or hill will you remember the race and Wednesday it is mostly history.

DO wear your medal in the parks until you leave

 

[sunshine269]

You know you want to.... go Dopey with me!!! I'm walking the entire 5K, leisurely. Maybe still in my jammies too......

After seeing the 5k medal, now I'm thinking about going Dopey. There are lots of Disney jammies to choose from to wear

 

[cewait]

Ok, 2 things -

1 - I think runDisney is trying to kill me Next year not only will I be doing Goofy because I'll get a new Donald & Mickey medal, but I want to do the Princess too because it will have a neat 5 year medal.

Then in 2014 Wine & Dine will celebrate 5 years and I have to do that since I did the inaugural and it was my first half marathon. I have a feeling that they will also bring back Chip & Dale which will force me to choose between a new Mickey medal since they can't reuse the 20th anniversary and the Chip & Dale that I missed out on due to this pesky little thing called a job. Booo

Then in 2015 it will be the 10th anniversary for Goofy and Disneyland so what a great year for Coast to Coast.... Finally I figure I'll have a year off before the madness starts over again with Donald's 20th... Really, they are trying to kill me.

2 -Ok now to the bigger more important question.. I am following the Galloway Goofy plan and there just happens to be some local half marathons on my scheduled long run days where I have to run 15 and 17 miles. I was thinking that since neither really have a pace requirement that I could sign up for those, get some additional medals and incorporate those with my long runs. Would that be a wise decision? I don't plan on doing an all out race but I of course would keep my pace under the 16 min mile as that is how I have to train to complete the Goofy and not get swept. Does this make sense? Any suggestions? Yea or Ney??

Feel free to sub in a half for any training run in the 11 mile or longer range. Run at training pace or even a little faster if you want. Though, you do not want to push so hard as to go into death march mode. Have fun. Running races is a great way to keep the long training period sane.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Any recommendation on powdered drink mix for hydration. In the past I have used Gatorade powder because it's cheaper, and I can mix it up in re-usable water bottles to save plastic. However, it's so high in sugar that I would prefer to use something else. I have a three mile course mapped out in my neigborhood, so while I'm doing 'laps' I will still have the Gatorade to help keep me going. But I sweat a LOT and need to rehydrate post-workout and I'd like to do so without all that sugar.

Suggestions? And yes I drink lots of plain water also as part of my daily routine

I use Accelerade. I drink before and after. If I'm going to the gym, I'll bring some with me.

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[cewait]

For during the run, if you're just looking for electrolytes (sodium/potassium), then you could look at Enduolytes Fizz or Nuun tablets. But you do need some kind of fuel during your run. You could try G2--5g of carb per 8 oz vs 14g. They don't seem to offer it in the same powder bulk option, though. I wouldn't go with anything with protein during a run, but that's just me.

Or you could try switching over to a gel/other type product. You only have to down one every 30-45 minutes and so it's not like a constant sugar boost of drinking gatorade.

After the run, I'm no help. I just drink chocolate milk!

Maura

You may want to mix you Gatorade half strength to lower the sugar content BUT more importantly to simulate race strength. The race day PowerAde is mixed half strength The nuuns are a great idea to bump up the electrolytes while keeping sweet taste down.....

I agree with Maura... You will need to learn how to take in fuel on the run. Generally, you need to take in about 100-125 Kcal per hour (YMMV) while on a run longer than 90 minutes. Your system may be higher or lower....

 

[lmb80129]

After seeing the 5k medal, now I'm thinking about going Dopey. There are lots of Disney jammies to choose from to wear

Where is the 5k medal? Have they already announced the theme too?

 

[lvvacation]

I'm worried I asked for too large of a shirt. Do you know if there is any way to change my request? Any chance you can switch at the Expo?

 

[cobbler]

Yes they can exchange at the expo. At worst they will have you come back later to see if there are any remaining, they did that to me at Everest the first year.

 

[sunshine269]

Where is the 5k medal? Have they already announced the theme too?

It's on the rundisney Facebook page

 

[RunRosemary]

Any recommendation on powdered drink mix for hydration. In the past I have used Gatorade powder because it's cheaper, and I can mix it up in re-usable water bottles to save plastic. However, it's so high in sugar that I would prefer to use something else. I have a three mile course mapped out in my neigborhood, so while I'm doing 'laps' I will still have the Gatorade to help keep me going. But I sweat a LOT and need to rehydrate post-workout and I'd like to do so without all that sugar.

Suggestions? And yes I drink lots of plain water also as part of my daily routine

I like Cytomax and NUUN. Cytomax is a powder and the berry flavor is pretty good. NUUN is a tablet and they have tons of flavors to choose from. I love the grape flavor. Both can usually be found in a Vitamin Shoppe or your local running shop.

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[ironz]

I don't normally like it when they change the medals (esp if they have huge 5s on them), but I do like this new Mickey Medal!

 

[butiflfeet]

I think I need to at least sleep on this decision to move up to the full marathon. I do want to run one some day but I don't think I'm sure of doing it just yet. Its the long training runs that are making me doubt myself. I can do 10, 12, 14 miles to prepare for a half without much of a problem because that's only a little over 2 hours. Once I start training for a full marathon we're looking at 3-4 hours for long runs on the weekends week after week? I admire the commitment of those who do it and because of that I'm not sure if I'm ready to take it on yet.

 

[cewait]

I think I need to at least sleep on this decision to move up to the full marathon. I do want to run one some day but I don't think I'm sure of doing it just yet. Its the long training runs that are making me doubt myself. I can do 10, 12, 14 miles to prepare for a half without much of a problem because that's only a little over 2 hours. Once I start training for a full marathon we're looking at 3-4 hours for long runs on the weekends week after week? I admire the commitment of those who do it and because of that I'm not sure if I'm ready to take it on yet.

First of all, most training plans incorporate some form of periodization... basically, not running long every week. The most elementary training plan is Galloway's beginner plan. Jeff's plan alternates the longest run with a recovery long run every other week. Then once in the 18 mile range, the plan pulls back to the longest run every three weeks and a shorter long run in the two weeks between. Note that if the 26 mile run is an issue, you can pull the 23 and 26 mile run back to the 20 range. That would give you 3 x 20 mile runs. Though I would suggest adding some intensity to the mid week runs if you choose to lower the miles.

You are not looking at 4 hours except for 4 training weekends (based on the little over 2 hour half distance). Still, it takes a commitment that some cannot make. Add that with family and the fact that this crazy race's longest training runs cover both Thanksgiving and Christmas weekends.... It can create stresses not planned for.

It's wise to think it over. In my early Disney days one could simply bail into the half finish if training was poor or race day was not going well. But since the races have been split, the decision seems more permanent.

One more late thought... your non-running friends really do not understand the difference between the half and full. They get lost on the word marathon. To them there is little difference between13 and 26 miles.

Either way... Good luck, train hard and have fun

 

[ColleenG]

LOVE the new medal! So cool that it is a double spinner! Now I just can't wait for the temps to cool off here so I can get some more miles in. I really need to get my rear in gear!