Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[lerxst]

My training run went fantastic today
I did a local half marathon because I'm supposed to do 13 miles anyway. Well at mile 7 the thunderstorm started. Mile 8 they called it. Couldn't get a shuttle or van or whatever that was empty until I reached mile 10. At that point I was like screw it & finished the remainder in rain, thunder, lightening (which I had already gone through for 3 miles at this point) & added some wind, sleet, & hail to the mix.

Kicker is I had a PR of 10 minutes & have no official time to prove it. It was below the 2:45 mark (2:44:19 - they left the clock out but pulled the mats) & one I could send to Disney. Oh well, at least I'm getting better.

That is awesome. Makes a great story. I retold that to my wife and she just tolled her eyes. Then amended, "you runners are crazy."

That close, I probably would have tried to finish too.

 

[lerxst]

It's a hard lesson to deal with, that's why!
But I am so glad for you it is not a stress fracture, and thanks for getting back to us...I was wondering.
Have you thought about doing water running to substitute for any of your running? Takes the stress of the pounding off once or twice a week....
You can google it and find plenty of resources.

I had a stress fx going into Goofy 2010, and did only short runs on land, and lots of water running. Made it through the races with a conservative run/walk plan (3 min run/2 min walk), though I did keep my foot in a boot the days leading into the race and for a few weeks after. Not that yours is a stress fx, but to make the point that the water running helped allow me to maintain my fitness when I couldn't pound on the foot anymore.
Biking also something to consider.

Foot feeling relatively normal today for the first time in a week. I am so happy. Will keep at it on bike but will definitely run Wednesday morning.

Fingers crossed that I am still on schedule for both Wine and Dine and full marathon in January.

 

[poohs4me]

Oh goodness. I finished my 13 miles today and I have a low back muscle that is unhappy. Not sure how I do it but the left Q-L has been tightening way too much this training.

However, my husband said since I was doing 13, I should just go ahead and do the 0.1 more and make it the neighborhood half marathon so I did AND he MADE me a MEDAL. Can you believe it? He's always so supportive with water stops and such but this was just the best.

 

[kimmiepcft]

Oh goodness. I finished my 13 miles today and I have a low back muscle that is unhappy. Not sure how I do it but the left Q-L has been tightening way too much this training.

However, my husband said since I was doing 13, I should just go ahead and do the 0.1 more and make it the neighborhood half marathon so I did AND he MADE me a MEDAL. Can you believe it? He's always so supportive with water stops and such but this was just the best.

so cute!!! Can you post a pic?

 

[lerxst]

Oh goodness. I finished my 13 miles today and I have a low back muscle that is unhappy. Not sure how I do it but the left Q-L has been tightening way too much this training.

However, my husband said since I was doing 13, I should just go ahead and do the 0.1 more and make it the neighborhood half marathon so I did AND he MADE me a MEDAL. Can you believe it? He's always so supportive with water stops and such but this was just the best.

Too awesome!

 

[Qltrgrl2]

Oh goodness. I finished my 13 miles today and I have a low back muscle that is unhappy. Not sure how I do it but the left Q-L has been tightening way too much this training.

However, my husband said since I was doing 13, I should just go ahead and do the 0.1 more and make it the neighborhood half marathon so I did AND he MADE me a MEDAL. Can you believe it? He's always so supportive with water stops and such but this was just the best.

How fun to get a medal, even handmade. That was very thoughtful. I also ran 13 today and since that was my first time to run 13 in training, I was wishing for a medal. It is a lot easier to run the 13.1 in the races, thankfully!

 

[Sabeking]

This may have been addressed already so sorry if I am repeating! What kind/brand of shoes are you all using?
Anyone running in a minimalist shoe? Thoughts?

 

[MightyDuck001]

Yes others finished as well but as the mileage increased & got closer to the end, more & more dropped & got the shuttle. I don't blame them though as it was tough. I think there were 6 of us left at the end. It could have been more but we didn't see anyone behind us. The race had just over 1000 at the start & there were only 15 official finishers before they called it.

I would say still send it in with the race and the time. You don't have to submit an "official" copy of your time, and you know how long it took you to finish. Especially if you told them what happened, they'd probably still take it into consideration.

 

[MightyDuck001]

Oh goodness. I finished my 13 miles today and I have a low back muscle that is unhappy. Not sure how I do it but the left Q-L has been tightening way too much this training.

However, my husband said since I was doing 13, I should just go ahead and do the 0.1 more and make it the neighborhood half marathon so I did AND he MADE me a MEDAL. Can you believe it? He's always so supportive with water stops and such but this was just the best.

You had me at "water stops".... Where do I get a guy like that?

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

This may have been addressed already so sorry if I am repeating! What kind/brand of shoes are you all using?
Anyone running in a minimalist shoe? Thoughts?

Newton Gravity. Noticed the lugs on the bottom are very worn on the front-outside parts. Stopped by my local running store and the sales clerk said I should be using something with some control so I might switch to the Lady Isaac. I tried the Kinvara 3 on and LOVED how it felt but it doesn't control your foot.

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[2gr8DisneyKids]

Oh goodness. I finished my 13 miles today and I have a low back muscle that is unhappy. Not sure how I do it but the left Q-L has been tightening way too much this training.

However, my husband said since I was doing 13, I should just go ahead and do the 0.1 more and make it the neighborhood half marathon so I did AND he MADE me a MEDAL. Can you believe it? He's always so supportive with water stops and such but this was just the best.

That is so sweet and super supportive! He is a great DH!

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

So I ran my first 1/2 in a while and was close to my goal, finishing at 2:35. a 22 mph headwind and hills at each of the last 3 miles slowed me down, but I made it. Here is the question: is 2:35 for a 1/2 enough to get me in at 4:45 for the full? Or do I need to find a 10K to get a better time? (my 10K time today was 1:10:20.7 (broken out on the official results page, but not the certificate) but not sure if that is considered official and would count)

I also discovered that the sweet fuels (had tried gel/gu/etc and stopped them) and ended up thinking sport beans would be all good, but I have found the sweet things during the race just make me ill starting around mile 10. And I only eat one or two at a time and drink water only. Thoughts on a non-sweet fuel?

Thanks!!!

 

[ZellyB]

So I ran my first 1/2 in a while and was close to my goal, finishing at 2:35. a 22 mph headwind and hills at each of the last 3 miles slowed me down, but I made it. Here is the question: is 2:35 for a 1/2 enough to get me in at 4:45 for the full? Or do I need to find a 10K to get a better time?

I also discovered that the sweet fuels (had tried gel/gu/etc and stopped them) and ended up thinking sport beans would be all good, but I have found the sweet things during the race just make me ill starting around mile 10. And I only eat one or two at a time and drink water only. Thoughts on a non-sweet fuel?

Thanks!!!

I can't answer on the time question, but I take Cliff Bars (peanut butter crunch is my choice) for fuel. I experimented with several things including gu/chomps/stingers etc and found that I really liked the Cliff bars in combination with the sweeter stuff. I cut the bars up into small cubes and put them in a ziploc and eat those. I really like them, but they definitely require water to wash them down.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

I can't answer on the time question, but I take Cliff Bars (peanut butter crunch is my choice) for fuel. I experimented with several things including gu/chomps/stingers etc and found that I really liked the Cliff bars in combination with the sweeter stuff. I cut the bars up into small cubes and put them in a ziploc and eat those. I really like them, but they definitely require water to wash them down.

I was thinking about bringing a Payday with me and cutting it into pieces!

A question for those who have run a full. Do you only depend on the water stops and time your gels, Clif bars, etc for the stops or do you wear a hydration belt so you can wash down your gel when you feel like it?

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[katiet524]

So I ran my first 1/2 in a while and was close to my goal, finishing at 2:35. a 22 mph headwind and hills at each of the last 3 miles slowed me down, but I made it. Here is the question: is 2:35 for a 1/2 enough to get me in at 4:45 for the full? Or do I need to find a 10K to get a better time? (my 10K time today was 1:10:20.7 (broken out on the official results page, but not the certificate) but not sure if that is considered official and would count)

Not sure if it helps but, I submitted a 1/2 time of 2:16. Disney changed my expected finish to 4:40.

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

I can't answer on the time question, but I take Cliff Bars (peanut butter crunch is my choice) for fuel. I experimented with several things including gu/chomps/stingers etc and found that I really liked the Cliff bars in combination with the sweeter stuff. I cut the bars up into small cubes and put them in a ziploc and eat those. I really like them, but they definitely require water to wash them down.

I will try it! Thanks!

I was thinking about bringing a Payday with me and cutting it into pieces!

A question for those who have run a full. Do you only depend on the water stops and time your gels, Clif bars, etc for the stops or do you wear a hydration belt so you can wash down your gel when you feel like it?

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Great idea, but I do not think they are sold up here in Canada Maybe I will have my parents bring up some in a few weeks if I have not found a better solution. If you try it let me know how it goes!

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

Not sure if it helps but, I submitted a 1/2 time of 2:16. Disney changed my expected finish to 4:40.

I am guessing that means no, and will need to find a 10K or another 1/2 before January... Thanks from another Katie!

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Great idea, but I do not think they are sold up here in Canada Maybe I will have my parents bring up some in a few weeks if I have not found a better solution. If you try it let me know how it goes!

PM me your address and I'll mail you some!

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[RunRookie]

This may have been addressed already so sorry if I am repeating! What kind/brand of shoes are you all using?
Anyone running in a minimalist shoe? Thoughts?

I wore out my pair of Newton Distances and while I loved them, I decided that I needed a bit more cushion for a Full. I ran several Halfs with the Newtons and they were great. Now I am running in Saucony Kinvara 3s and Brooks PureFlows. I am planning on running the Chicago Marathon in the PureFlows because they have more cushioning but still have only a 4mm heel drop. The Kinvara 3s are also 4mm heel drop shoes (I have run several Halfs with these as well) but they have a bit less cushioning than the PureFlows.

Just my experience. Everyone's feet are so different. You really have to try things out to see what feels the best for you. I know several runners who wear one type of shoe for Fulls and a different type for Halfs just because of the extra distance and time 'under foot'.

 

[tazmario]

Hello All
I have been reading this board for over a year and finally decided to register. I need some advice. I am all signed up for Goofy. I did it last year and have decided one more year and it will be out of my system.. I started a new job and I am on my feet all day working. I used to work at a desk job. I am having a hard time getting all my mileage in on days I work due to my legs being too tired. I did take my pedometer to work and it recorded I was doing five- 6 miles a day at work. Any one have any experience with training while working a physical job? Or advice on how to get more miles in after work?
Thanks.
Amanda