Official WDW Marathon Weekend 2013 Thread

[cobbler]

I've gotta know, why are you running towards hand sanitizer?

Sent from my iPad using DISBoards. Please excuse the typos.

I'm guessing the sanitizer was on the wall that they were facing while on the treadmill

 

[jmwest]

Hello, new to this thread. Will be running the half in January which will be my first. I read somewhere that you should incorporate the same type of hydration into your training that will be at the race. Do the hydration stations have something other than water and if so what?

The longest race I've ever run was 7 miles and that was 20 years ago as a freshman in HS. Just started running again this year for weight loss and general fitness. I've done a couple of 5k's this summer and have my first 10k in a couple of weeks. I did 7 miles on Sunday and it's the first time I've really been sore for a day or 2 after and I'm guessing it has something to do with needing to hydrate and fuel during the run at those distances.

 

[Ariel484]

Hello, new to this thread. Will be running the half in January which will be my first. I read somewhere that you should incorporate the same type of hydration into your training that will be at the race. Do the hydration stations have something other than water and if so what?

The longest race I've ever run was 7 miles and that was 20 years ago as a freshman in HS. Just started running again this year for weight loss and general fitness. I've done a couple of 5k's this summer and have my first 10k in a couple of weeks. I did 7 miles on Sunday and it's the first time I've really been sore for a day or 2 after and I'm guessing it has something to do with needing to hydrate and fuel during the run at those distances.

Hydration stations - 9 of them on the half course - should have water and lemon-lime Powerade. There will also be one fuel station with Clif Gels at the end of mile 8. You definitely want to use your long runs as an opportunity to practice fueling and hydrating. For example, one fuel station that late in the race may not be enough for you. For me, I like to have fuel every 4 miles or so, so I bring my own with me. That's part of what training is about, figuring out what works best for YOU so that you can be prepared on race day.

Good luck with your 10K - make sure to send your time to Disney for corral placement, or bring it with you to the expo.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

I'm guessing the sanitizer was on the wall that they were facing while on the treadmill

Brain fart. Didn't see the word dispenser, LOL.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Hydration stations - 9 of them on the half course - should have water and lemon-lime Powerade. There will also be one fuel station with Clif Gels at the end of mile 8. You definitely want to use your long runs as an opportunity to practice fueling and hydrating. For example, one fuel station that late in the race may not be enough for you. For me, I like to have fuel every 4 miles or so, so I bring my own with me. That's part of what training is about, figuring out what works best for YOU so that you can be prepared on race day.

Good luck with your 10K - make sure to send your time to Disney for corral placement, or bring it with you to the expo.

Hey, we're fuel synced. I also fuel about every 4 miles (43-45 min). This means the day of the race I will need about 7 fuel packs. Geez, I'm going to need a backpack.

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Hey, we're fuel synced. I also fuel about every 4 miles (43-45 min). This means the day of the race I will need about 7 fuel packs. Geez, I'm going to need a backpack.

You might want to experiment with going closer to 5 miles in between fueling to lighten your load bit. People ran marathons with NO nutrition for many, many years and did just fine.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

You might want to experiment with going closer to 5 miles in between fueling to lighten your load bit. People ran marathons with NO nutrition for many, many years and did just fine.

I'll probably do 2 packs of Chomps (only need 1/2 bag each time), a bag of sports beans and 2 gels. The gels fit in my iPhone armband, everything else can go in my spibelt. I'm also working on getting faster so if I can do 5 miles in 45 minutes, I won't need as many. I know I've read the articles on low sugar messing with your mind so I don't want to get stuck and put myself in a negative place.

 

[RunRookie]

Hello, new to this thread. Will be running the half in January which will be my first. I read somewhere that you should incorporate the same type of hydration into your training that will be at the race. Do the hydration stations have something other than water and if so what?

The longest race I've ever run was 7 miles and that was 20 years ago as a freshman in HS. Just started running again this year for weight loss and general fitness. I've done a couple of 5k's this summer and have my first 10k in a couple of weeks. I did 7 miles on Sunday and it's the first time I've really been sore for a day or 2 after and I'm guessing it has something to do with needing to hydrate and fuel during the run at those distances.

Welcome! Da Bears!!

Yeah, after 6 miles, or 1 hour, you really need to start thinking about hydration and fueling. 4-6oz of water/sports drink every 20 mins is a good starting point. The body only stores an hour or so of energy in the muscles so they say fuel every 4-5 miles, or between 45-60 minutes. But you need to figure out what works for YOU as you do your training runs. I tend to fuel every 4-5 miles and I stop at every water station for water/sports drink (except the first one). I sweat a LOT so hydration and electrolytes are something I know I need to replenish.

Figure out what works for you and you'll be ready for WDW in January!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

I think the most important thing is not to OVER hydrate. If you’re stopping at every water station, that’s too much, especially for a slower runner.

 

[RunRookie]

I think the most important thing is not to OVER hydrate. If you’re stopping at every water station, that’s too much, especially for a slower runner.

I think it depends upon multiple factors: pace, body type, sweat rate, etc. the only way to really know how much hydration you require is to weigh yourself before and after every run. And see how much your body weight changes. If you lose more than 2.5%'of your body weight, you aren't drinking enough fluids. Once you figure out how much you need to drink to replenish what you sweat out, then you can figure out how,to best use the water stations (and how much you should drink when you get to one).

 

[jimandami]

I think it depends upon multiple factors: pace, body type, sweat rate, etc. the only way to really know how much hydration you require is to weigh yourself before and after every run. And see how much your body weight changes. If you lose more than 2.5%'of your body weight, you aren't drinking enough fluids. Once you figure out how much you need to drink to replenish what you sweat out, then you can figure out how,to best use the water stations (and how much you should drink when you get to one).

I second that it is very individual and you just have to figure out what works for you! On my 16-miler last weekend (which took about 2 hours, 20 minutes), I emptied my entire Camelbak (50 oz) and took 2 gels and was fine. I seem to have very high hydration requirements! DH, on the other hand, ran his a little slower than me but only drank 20 oz and took zero gels.

 

[regul8ter18]

I agree that you need to find what works for you. I have found that works for most people on this thread really really doesn't work for me. I drink more water than most but if I don't my body doesn't like it. I also have found that going up a shoe size doesn't work for me I like them snug. As far as fueling I take mine about every six miles.

So you just need to figure out what works for you. I have issues when I went with what others have said to do.

 

[Ariel484]

Yeah...this definitely is not a case where one can definitively say "this is what everyone should/should not do." You may even find that certain gels or flavors of gels that others like won't agree with you (example - I know some people swear by Honey Stingers but I can barely get them down - too sweet for me!).

Luckily everyone still has plenty of time to figure it all out. 77ish more days, in fact.

 

[jmwest]

Hydration stations - 9 of them on the half course - should have water and lemon-lime Powerade. There will also be one fuel station with Clif Gels at the end of mile 8. You definitely want to use your long runs as an opportunity to practice fueling and hydrating. For example, one fuel station that late in the race may not be enough for you. For me, I like to have fuel every 4 miles or so, so I bring my own with me. That's part of what training is about, figuring out what works best for YOU so that you can be prepared on race day.

Good luck with your 10K - make sure to send your time to Disney for corral placement, or bring it with you to the expo.

Welcome! Da Bears!!

Yeah, after 6 miles, or 1 hour, you really need to start thinking about hydration and fueling. 4-6oz of water/sports drink every 20 mins is a good starting point. The body only stores an hour or so of energy in the muscles so they say fuel every 4-5 miles, or between 45-60 minutes. But you need to figure out what works for YOU as you do your training runs. I tend to fuel every 4-5 miles and I stop at every water station for water/sports drink (except the first one). I sweat a LOT so hydration and electrolytes are something I know I need to replenish.

Figure out what works for you and you'll be ready for WDW in January!

Thanks for the responses! Looks like I should look into some sort of run belt or something. I don't like carrying anything in my hands while I'm running as I feel like it messes with my form.

 

[Mickey'sfriend]

Reading about everyone's journey to the Donald, Mickey or Goofy has been so inspirational. I had my own 1/2 PR on Sunday during the Hershey Half. Cut 12 1/2 minutes off my Princess time from earlier this year and this was quite a hilly course. I know I definitely did not feel like I could have gone 13.1 more miles that day, but I did 10 miles this morning and still feel good.

For everyone who is struggling with injuries, hang in there and wishes for speedy recovery and congrats to all those PRs, new high mileage runs and for just getting out there and getting one step closer to that cool medal.

 

[FFigawi]

I think it depends upon multiple factors: pace, body type, sweat rate, etc. the only way to really know how much hydration you require is to weigh yourself before and after every run. And see how much your body weight changes. If you lose more than 2.5%'of your body weight, you aren't drinking enough fluids. Once you figure out how much you need to drink to replenish what you sweat out, then you can figure out how,to best use the water stations (and how much you should drink when you get to one).

In addition to the above, I'd add that it also depends on the conditions you've trained in and are competing in. On my long runs recently, I've been going through 150-170 oz of fluids (water and sports drink). I anticipate that when I get to my race and the conditions are much less hot and humid than I've conditioned my body for, I'll go through maybe 25-30% of that.

We're all an experiment of one, as Charles likes to say, so you need to get out and see what works and what doesn't work for you now so you're comfortable with what you'll do on race day.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Reading about everyone's journey to the Donald, Mickey or Goofy has been so inspirational. I had my own 1/2 PR on Sunday during the Hershey Half. Cut 12 1/2 minutes off my Princess time from earlier this year and this was quite a hilly course. I know I definitely did not feel like I could have gone 13.1 more miles that day, but I did 10 miles this morning and still feel good.

For everyone who is struggling with injuries, hang in there and wishes for speedy recovery and congrats to all those PRs, new high mileage runs and for just getting out there and getting one step closer to that cool medal.

Congrats on the PR!

 

[BigEeyore]

Reading about everyone's journey to the Donald, Mickey or Goofy has been so inspirational. I had my own 1/2 PR on Sunday during the Hershey Half. Cut 12 1/2 minutes off my Princess time from earlier this year and this was quite a hilly course. I know I definitely did not feel like I could have gone 13.1 more miles that day, but I did 10 miles this morning and still feel good.

For everyone who is struggling with injuries, hang in there and wishes for speedy recovery and congrats to all those PRs, new high mileage runs and for just getting out there and getting one step closer to that cool medal.

Congratulations to you on your PR!
I am one of those coming back from injury and I feel soooo behind as I read about everybody's mileage totals. We were at WDW last weekend and I got in a wonderful 10 mile run going from OKW to DTD thru SSR and back. It was just the lift I needed and a reminder of how much fun it is to run at the happiest place on earth! Not the 15 miler I was supposed to be doing at this point, but just doing the best I safely can so I don't get re-injured!

 

[Reep]

I think the most important thing is not to OVER hydrate. If you’re stopping at every water station, that’s too much, especially for a slower runner.

I would disagree with this. While it is important not to overhydrate, it is very uncommon for someone to do it. Taking a cup at every aid station is not even close to overhydrating--for anyone. Slower runners spend more time on their feet, and likely lose more sweat between aid stations that faster runners. I would guess they need more, not less fluids.

For me, I take in a cup at every station, sometimes skipping one station and sometimes grabbing two cups at a single station depending on the conditions.

It is good to test out how much fluid you use and try to replenish accordingly. I'm guessing the only people who would overhydrate are ones who don't sweat much and take 2-3 cups per aid station (or more likely they carry their own fluids and also use aid stations--another reason not to carry).

 

[StarGirl11]

Charity Suggestions? I am looking for a charity for the half.

With both races full now I can't switch races and am stuck in the full. So now looking to see if I can get a half registration through charity. Would prefer not to do charity due to expense (we don't have a lot of people to ask for donation so we usually front most of the minimum for charity) but if its the only way to get a half registration than so be it. Otherwise than its hello SOSC and Tinkerbell, (Mom said that we would look into doing a trip to FL even if the half doesn't happen).

So suggestions? Anyone got one?