The Great Leap into Running and DVC Ownership.

[momabaarjo]

Cooking at Disney...the only food the DVC would see is room service! YAY Steve!

 

[WDWRids]

Hi, there! You've been quiet....all okay?

Do you run with a headband to keep the hair out of your eyes? I've been using a hat but due to the heat in the south, I can't wear it any longer. Have seen a few disney themed and regular style headbands on etsy but not sure which style works the best. Just thought I'd ask.

Hope things are well your way!

 

[annmarieda]

well hopefully insurance is covering most of it

I am not entirely sure what our oop cost will be. This type of insurance is a new thing for me. My entire adult life I have had insurance that required a copay for services. This deductible thing has me

A lock out is a 2 bedroom. It's one studio connected to a 1B. The other kind of 2 bedroom is "dedicated". Some villas have both and some only one kind.

Gotcha! I just heard that term and though

They are all posted on the DVC Central Run Disney page, here is the 1/2

http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/rundisney/pdf/disneyland-half/2013/CorralAssignmentsDLHM.pdf

Oh my! That is tons faster. I want to say that the cut off for B at the PHM was 2:29. So anything over 2:30 was C. Looks like they shaved 5 minutes off for DLH.

Hi, there! You've been quiet....all okay?

life is forever crazy but well. I will post a life update soon.

Do you run with a headband to keep the hair out of your eyes? I've been using a hat but due to the heat in the south, I can't wear it any longer. Have seen a few disney themed and regular style headbands on etsy but not sure which style works the best. Just thought I'd ask.

Hope things are well your way!

I have tried some bands. I have read great reviews of sweatybands. With my do though, I just clip back and go. I thought I was going to be bothered by not having it pulled in a pony... but it actually is out of my face more this way.

 

[annmarieda]

So I took Zoe in for her allergy panel. The doctor and I both thought it was likely that it would come back non reactive since it is most likely just the crp issue. She said that basically, if she reacts to something regardless of the panel she should avoid.

A few days later I got an interesting call. She has to see a specialist because the panel came back with her allergic to EVERYTHING. You name it, she has an allergy to it. EXCEPT pets. Dog and cat dander are not a concern. But everything from oranges to watermelon to walnuts to grass to various molds to... the list went on and on and on. Now, she has had many of these items her whole life. with minimal effect. Looking back now I can see why she hates sauce on pizza or pasta cause she always complained her mouth hurt from it. Well, she is allergic to tomatoes. They did mention that while she is reactive to things such as the walnuts. If she hasn't had a reaction yet she really might not. Then other items like the watermelon where she had no reaction until recently she is highly allergic to, so who knows if and when she will react. It kinda explains why sometimes she has had reactions that make her look like she was in a boxing match and other times had nothing. So I guess we will be adding a new specialist to her care team.

Work has been good, but a tad stressful. We have a new very large project going in to the stores. Normally, I have my stores I service and I tend to them when I have the time. (within a date range) They never are that long per store per task because I have got to move on to the next store. Well, this one is not quick. (should take about 6 hours in one store) It requires me to check in at a certain time and I was put as lead, so I will have a team to assist me. (so that 6 hours is a LOT of work considering that is the team working it.) I am happy though, Kimberly was put on my team. I know she will be a huge asset.

Training has been going.. just ok. First there was my cold. That kept my over all distance down, but I managed to do ok with pace. Then I found myself feeling really sick to my stomach this weekend and for the first time ever on a run I called to have Steve pick me up. I managed to run 5 of the 9 miles I wanted to, but in that last mile I was fighting to keep from being sick. My pace seriously slowed and I thought I might try and finish it later in the evening, but never got a chance to. Today, was a short 2 mile run. My pace was ok... no where near my pr of a couple weeks ago... but I finished without being sick. It was the same as yesterday though. First mile was great and by about 2 miles I started feeling ill. Despite these small set backs, I am not worried I will be able to get my miles back up in time for the donald. And the ToT... that is two months away!

 

[MEK]

Oh My Anne! Poor Zoe! I guess that explains a lot. I can't believe she is allergic to so many things. What a drag!

Sorry you haven't been feeling well. I hope you can get back to your regular training soon.

 

[dizneeat]

Ann, so sorry to hear about all your troubles.
Sorry I have to keep this short, but we are leaving tomorrow and I still have LOADS to do. Oh, and we are not even packed yet.

 

[annmarieda]

Oh My Anne! Poor Zoe! I guess that explains a lot. I can't believe she is allergic to so many things. What a drag!

Sorry you haven't been feeling well. I hope you can get back to your regular training soon.

Thanks so much! It does.... I mean, it still all could be related to the crp... but still. At least with fruit allergies there is hardly a case of anaphylaxis. The walnut could be an issue. I wonder if soy could also cause respiritory distress. Seriously the list went on and on. Corn, bannana, tomato, avocado. I think she can have bread and water...thats about it

Ann, so sorry to hear about all your troubles.
Sorry I have to keep this short, but we are leaving tomorrow and I still have LOADS to do. Oh, and we are not even packed yet.

So excited! If I don't get over to your threads to wish you off... please know I wish you safe travels and a WONDERFUL trip. I wish I was headed down there just to say hello while you are here in the states. I will be so looking forward to when you start this trips TR!

 

[KatMark]

Sorry to hear about the allergy issue with Zoe...that's no fun at all.

I hope you are feeling better.

 

[annmarieda]

Sorry to hear about the allergy issue with Zoe...that's no fun at all.

I hope you are feeling better.

Thanks, Kathy. I am not sure how Zoe copes so easily, but she does.

I ended up seeing a doctor today. Turns out I have a kidney infection. Yucky! I feel like I was hit by a truck. But... I will get by. I still haven't even ruled out my run tomorrow. Although my gut tells me that 7 miles is pretty unlikely.

 

[eandesmom]

Oh my goodness, Zoe's list makes me think of Pat (poolrat) and all her allergies, so hard to know what may or may not set off a reaction, Major ugh!

So sorry to hear you've been sick. I know how frustrating it must be but your training has been rock solid and I am confident you will have a great ToT. I am so glad you went in! Same icky doc or did you try a new one? Antibiotics will kick in and you'll be back to 7m in no time. But in the meantime don't push it!

I think the DL half is so different as there are a lot of guys which makes the whole thing faster. Not sure if the WDW one will be similar or not. I'm a solid C at this point, B would be a jump from where I am now for sure. I've got about 9-10 months I think for POT so it is not impossible but certainly a stretch goal!

I do wonder though if POT is weighted differently for 10k versus half submittals as it comes to placement? And do they assume photo and potty stops? Lol!

 

[annmarieda]

Oh my goodness, Zoe's list makes me think of Pat (poolrat) and all her allergies, so hard to know what may or may not set off a reaction, Major ugh!

It is definitely a major ugh! She needs to see a specialist since many of the food items she has had before and not reacted. Does this mean that maybe some day she will? I dont know I do know that all of her life she has had watermelon. This year was the first time her face swelled and had hives. For now we just have to be mindful that at any time she could have a reaction to pretty much anything.

So sorry to hear you've been sick. I know how frustrating it must be but your training has been rock solid and I am confident you will have a great ToT.

Thank you I have been trying to keep up with the training despite... but it isn't easy. This month is kinda rough anyway. First there is the heat. I have a hard time running if it is even 70. Then there is sleep. Since I have to run early, I am getting up early... but the nights are still pretty warm, so I am not going to bed as early as I should. THEN you add in that I am stepping up my mileage. 2, 5, 7 and 9. So yes, this was not a good time to also fall ill.

I am so glad you went in! Same icky doc or did you try a new one? Antibiotics will kick in and you'll be back to 7m in no time. But in the meantime don't push it!

The office has a walk in clinic too. So I just went there. It was a really good experience. Everything from the office staff taking a look at my last visit and noticing that the person who last checked me in was WAY off in how much she charged me to the nurse being very nice to the PA being efficient and funny. However, when I asked if he could refill my script from (what I feel is) my real doctor... he wouldn't. He can't go against the wishes of the icky doc. So I have to disassociate myself from her. Then I can get my medication refilled (it is an insulin regulating medication...so not like I am asking for narcotics or something.) At least that is my hope.

As for pushing...well, I did. Actually, the 7 miles I did today was not the end of the world... but I took my girls out and we went to southcenter. THEN I had to come home to get some work done that included some heavy lifting. Now I am back to feeling sick to my stomach and having all the pains that are associated with a kidney infectio.

I think the DL half is so different as there are a lot of guys which makes the whole thing faster. Not sure if the WDW one will be similar or not. I'm a solid C at this point, B would be a jump from where I am now for sure. I've got about 9-10 months I think for POT so it is not impossible but certainly a stretch goal!

I had not thought of that... but it would make sense, wouldn't it. Either way though, it is good to have goals... and I certainly think yours would not be out of reach should you choose to have the goal of getting into B....especially given that you have the time to get there!

I do wonder though if POT is weighted differently for 10k versus half submittals as it comes to placement? And do they assume photo and potty stops? Lol!

I do think they factor in photo opts when picking a corral for you. At least, that is what I assumed from the conversation I had with a rep from trackshack. By all calculators I should have been slated to finish in less time than what he put me down for. He flat out said he didn't think I would be able to maintain that pace. So maybe a rundisney has it's own finish predictor? As for 10K POT...I wasn't even aware there was such a thing. The 5k, I don't believe has corrals...and thus no POT. However, I bet there are more people in the 10k...so corrals make sense.

 

[eandesmom]

It is definitely a major ugh! She needs to see a specialist since many of the food items she has had before and not reacted. Does this mean that maybe some day she will? I dont know I do know that all of her life she has had watermelon. This year was the first time her face swelled and had hives. For now we just have to be mindful that at any time she could have a reaction to pretty much anything.

Hopefully the specialist will have some more refined testing? Ugh. Does something like Benadryl help? Pat had mention that I think it's Pepcid she can take on the fly for an immediate aid. Can't recall why that works but she gets the swollen lips/itchy face thing. So frustrating for all of you, I can't imagine. I am so so sorry (but if you are headed to Children's let me know and maybe we can meet!).

Thank you I have been trying to keep up with the training despite... but it isn't easy. This month is kinda rough anyway. First there is the heat. I have a hard time running if it is even 70. Then there is sleep. Since I have to run early, I am getting up early... but the nights are still pretty warm, so I am not going to bed as early as I should. THEN you add in that I am stepping up my mileage. 2, 5, 7 and 9. So yes, this was not a good time to also fall ill.

It's been warm here for sure! So funny, we did 5 on Sunday in Denver, then 6 on Weds. You could really feel the elevation change and Sunday was very warm. We went earlier on Weds and while I still felt the elevation and both runs were a little slower than normal (deliberately, didn't want to push it) it was much better. Last night did 4 here and between the 81 degrees and the humidity, after Denver's thin air, it felt like running in pea soup! But pace was back on. Funny things, elevation, heat and humidity. Then again it may have had just as much to do with last nights run being flat and Denver's having about 520 in elevation gain.

The office has a walk in clinic too. So I just went there. It was a really good experience. Everything from the office staff taking a look at my last visit and noticing that the person who last checked me in was WAY off in how much she charged me to the nurse being very nice to the PA being efficient and funny. However, when I asked if he could refill my script from (what I feel is) my real doctor... he wouldn't. He can't go against the wishes of the icky doc. So I have to disassociate myself from her. Then I can get my medication refilled (it is an insulin regulating medication...so not like I am asking for narcotics or something.) At least that is my hope.

Well I'm glad the short term help was good, now we just need to get you a new real doc!

As for pushing...well, I did. Actually, the 7 miles I did today was not the end of the world... but I took my girls out and we went to southcenter. THEN I had to come home to get some work done that included some heavy lifting. Now I am back to feeling sick to my stomach and having all the pains that are associated with a kidney infection.

OW! Just remember you still have almost 2 months and you've done that mileage before. No matter what, you will be fine to do it, I really think so, but a major set back will not help you get to a PR.

I had not thought of that... but it would make sense, wouldn't it. Either way though, it is good to have goals... and I certainly think yours would not be out of reach should you choose to have the goal of getting into B....especially given that you have the time to get there!

Maybe. It's kind of interesting though, one thing I have learned so far is I really suck at speed work. It's just not fun. but if I really want to get faster I will have to do it. So far though I'm rather awful at it.

Or not motivated enough I'll start out fine but then start to zone out and...slow down. Kind of defeats the purpose.

I do think they factor in photo opts when picking a corral for you. At least, that is what I assumed from the conversation I had with a rep from trackshack. By all calculators I should have been slated to finish in less time than what he put me down for. He flat out said he didn't think I would be able to maintain that pace. So maybe a rundisney has it's own finish predictor? As for 10K POT...I wasn't even aware there was such a thing. The 5k, I don't believe has corrals...and thus no POT. However, I bet there are more people in the 10k...so corrals make sense.

Ah no, what I meant was I wonder if you use a 10K time as your POT versus a 1/2...all calculators aside...if Disney factors in photo ops, potty breaks etc do they add more time if it's a 10K POT they are looking at. I do not see myself doing a half outside of Disney, at least definitely not as my first half. We have found a 10K in Oct we are going to do and are planning on Beat the Bridge in the spring (think that's only 8K though so won't count). Maybe another 10K in the spring, who knows. But I wonder if the 10K time hurts you as a POT comparatively speaking. I'll just need to be fast(er) in Oct. I figure Jeff and I will do that one so I can get my baseline and then I'll find a different one to do with my sister. I know she wants to run together so it won't/can't be a push myself race so will just do that one for fun and not time.

How much more time did they "add" to what the calculators said you should be able to do? And was it based on your ToT time or another race? That will really frustrate me if they add a ton of time on top of what the predictors show as it could well bump you down.

 

[annmarieda]

Hopefully the specialist will have some more refined testing? Ugh. Does something like Benadryl help? Pat had mention that I think it's Pepcid she can take on the fly for an immediate aid. Can't recall why that works but she gets the swollen lips/itchy face thing. So frustrating for all of you, I can't imagine. I am so so sorry (but if you are headed to Children's let me know and maybe we can meet!).

I hope we get more direction from the specialist too. More than just - "keep her on zyrtec and if she reacts to something then no more of that". They had suggested their specialist there in office, but I like to have all of her specialists up at Children's... so we will be headed there, and I will let you know. It won't be until after her surgery next month.

It's been warm here for sure! So funny, we did 5 on Sunday in Denver, then 6 on Weds. You could really feel the elevation change and Sunday was very warm. We went earlier on Weds and while I still felt the elevation and both runs were a little slower than normal (deliberately, didn't want to push it) it was much better. Last night did 4 here and between the 81 degrees and the humidity, after Denver's thin air, it felt like running in pea soup! But pace was back on. Funny things, elevation, heat and humidity. Then again it may have had just as much to do with last nights run being flat and Denver's having about 520 in elevation gain.

It is amazing how much all of those things impact running. I think that it gets fairly humid here. Maybe not florida humid, but there have been days were yes, it is like pea soup. I think it helps me so that when I do run in florida it isn't quite the shock that it is to some. And elevation... do you know that Enumclaw is at a fairly high elevation? I do the runsqualmie events... and I was sure that they were higher. Yet... nope we are. Maybe that is why I was able to do so well at the Orting event because the elevation is lower.

Well I'm glad the short term help was good, now we just need to get you a new real doc!

Yes... agreed!!

OW! Just remember you still have almost 2 months and you've done that mileage before. No matter what, you will be fine to do it, I really think so, but a major set back will not help you get to a PR.

Thanks. After yesterdays run I am feeling far less worried about it. And for that race, short of an injury... it would be hard for me to not PR the ToT. Maybe not pace wise in general... but as for my time last year compared to this year... I plan to beat it!

Maybe. It's kind of interesting though, one thing I have learned so far is I really suck at speed work. It's just not fun. but if I really want to get faster I will have to do it. So far though I'm rather awful at it.

So we are talking the short distance... trying to go faster, right? At least that is how I understand it...and what I try and do on my monday runs. 2 miles...short and sweet. Drives me nuts. Some time I feel like I can go really fast and think this has to be my best time... and come to find out I am really lagging. Yet... I am totally getting my heart rate up and breathing hard. Other times I don't try as hard and wooosh. I just get through it though... and the best part is it over before I know it.

Or not motivated enough I'll start out fine but then start to zone out and...slow down. Kind of defeats the purpose.

Now that you say that.. I do believe that could be part of the issue for me too. It kinda takes focus to maintain that push... so easy to trail off and get into a comfortable paces.

Ah no, what I meant was I wonder if you use a 10K time as your POT versus a 1/2...all calculators aside...if Disney factors in photo ops, potty breaks etc do they add more time if it's a 10K POT they are looking at. I do not see myself doing a half outside of Disney, at least definitely not as my first half. We have found a 10K in Oct we are going to do and are planning on Beat the Bridge in the spring (think that's only 8K though so won't count). Maybe another 10K in the spring, who knows. But I wonder if the 10K time hurts you as a POT comparatively speaking. I'll just need to be fast(er) in Oct. I figure Jeff and I will do that one so I can get my baseline and then I'll find a different one to do with my sister. I know she wants to run together so it won't/can't be a push myself race so will just do that one for fun and not time.

I don't think it is so much that the 10k hurts you as just won't be as accurate of a predictor. Thing is, your pace for a 10k will be faster than it will be for a half. So the calculators just predict how slow. So, say you run a 10k with a 9:30 pace. You then are predicted to finish a half in 2:11:34 with a pace of 10:03. I think there are other calculations that go into like age, gender...and yes even photo ops that could make that finish time even worse. If you were to turn in a POT from a half with a pace of 9:30 there would not be the "addition" of time to your pace. At least that is how I understand it.

How much more time did they "add" to what the calculators said you should be able to do? And was it based on your ToT time or another race? That will really frustrate me if they add a ton of time on top of what the predictors show as it could well bump you down.

By standard predictors, I can't remember exactly what my half prediction was. It was based off of a 10k I did in October of 2012. I just know that it would have had me in under the B cut off. The track shack rep added just to the minute more to push me into C. He literally told me what he put in for my predicted finish time. (2:30:00) I finished in like 2:25... and again I am not certain, but I think that is about where the standards put me. (maybe 2:20?) So he didn't add much, but enough to put me into C. And seriously, that was not the best place for me since people were walking in a crowd, not even a quarter the mile in. I get people have intervals they need to follow... but there were so many that those who wanted to run really couldn't.

 

[annmarieda]

Today was the cut off for registration for a 10k that I have planned to do. I don't know why I have been putting it off and putting it off. I seem to have this weird apprehension regarding it.

This race is an annual race... and I did it for the first time last year. In fact, last year it was my very first event ever. I ran it with an injury and came in almost dead last. (I think there was maybe two people behind me)

I know I can do better this year. I should be able to no problem. After all, that was a pace of 12:27 (I think, I would have to look... I am starting to lose track of what race had what pace) So if I finish with even the pace I ran 9 miles yesterday at, I will come in almost 3 minutes per mile faster. I should not worry.

But I do. I feel like there is a wall there. Like if I go back and do that race it is going to be last year all over again.

Funny thing though, I have ran two other events put on in the same town by the same organizer. Both were great and I did well. So why am I so nervous about this one?

Maybe the fact that Steve has been sick and hasn't not really ran all summer. This was suppose to be his fist 10k and one for his POT for the donald. I can completely understand him not doing it, but I almost feel bad making him come along with me to watch me do it. KWIM?

Then again, maybe it has to do with the last month. I have been sick so much and had some stressful changes to my fall trip. It has left me with thoughts of "why am I even bothering to do this" in regards to running. I know it shouldn't, and after a run like yesterday... I am reminded that I do enjoy this.



So I bit the bullet... and registered. Next saturday will be the race. Wish me luck!

 

[KatMark]

Glad you registered and, of course, we are wishing you luck. Hope you and Steve are both feeling a lot better soon.

 

[eandesmom]

I hope we get more direction from the specialist too. More than just - "keep her on zyrtec and if she reacts to something then no more of that". They had suggested their specialist there in office, but I like to have all of her specialists up at Children's... so we will be headed there, and I will let you know. It won't be until after her surgery next month.

I'm a fan of one stop shopping, plus in her case I'd imagine you'd want them where they can all consult with each other given the complexity.

It is amazing how much all of those things impact running. I think that it gets fairly humid here. Maybe not florida humid, but there have been days were yes, it is like pea soup. I think it helps me so that when I do run in florida it isn't quite the shock that it is to some. And elevation... do you know that Enumclaw is at a fairly high elevation? I do the runsqualmie events... and I was sure that they were higher. Yet... nope we are. Maybe that is why I was able to do so well at the Orting event because the elevation is lower.

Very well could be, sea level is supposedly faster

Thanks. After yesterdays run I am feeling far less worried about it. And for that race, short of an injury... it would be hard for me to not PR the ToT. Maybe not pace wise in general... but as for my time last year compared to this year... I plan to beat it!

You had a great run yesterday! You should feel very good about it!

So we are talking the short distance... trying to go faster, right? At least that is how I understand it...and what I try and do on my monday runs. 2 miles...short and sweet. Drives me nuts. Some time I feel like I can go really fast and think this has to be my best time... and come to find out I am really lagging. Yet... I am totally getting my heart rate up and breathing hard. Other times I don't try as hard and wooosh. I just get through it though... and the best part is it over before I know it.

Now that you say that.. I do believe that could be part of the issue for me too. It kinda takes focus to maintain that push... so easy to trail off and get into a comfortable paces.

I think my challenge is I am not willing to only run 2 miles as my workout...so I try to do the speedwork at the front end but my heart and head aren't in it.

And then I zone out.

I don't think it is so much that the 10k hurts you as just won't be as accurate of a predictor. Thing is, your pace for a 10k will be faster than it will be for a half. So the calculators just predict how slow. So, say you run a 10k with a 9:30 pace. You then are predicted to finish a half in 2:11:34 with a pace of 10:03. I think there are other calculations that go into like age, gender...and yes even photo ops that could make that finish time even worse. If you were to turn in a POT from a half with a pace of 9:30 there would not be the "addition" of time to your pace. At least that is how I understand it.

Right, Sigh. Yes, I know it will be slower, just kind of frustrating if Disney then makes it slower than what the predictors say, you really are at their mercy. I will just have to take it for what it is when the time comes as I don't plan to do a half just for POT. I bit the bullet and ordered a watch. I feel like I am constantly adjusting RK as it keeps saying I'm faster than I am...adding extra steps in the path I didn't take (and yesterday showing elevation gain that wasn't there) that I am rather fearful I really have no idea of my pace. Hopefully this will help. And yes, I realize it's a bit ridiculous to think this much about it now, it's certainly not making me faster. LOL!

By standard predictors, I can't remember exactly what my half prediction was. It was based off of a 10k I did in October of 2012. I just know that it would have had me in under the B cut off. The track shack rep added just to the minute more to push me into C. He literally told me what he put in for my predicted finish time. (2:30:00) I finished in like 2:25... and again I am not certain, but I think that is about where the standards put me. (maybe 2:20?) So he didn't add much, but enough to put me into C. And seriously, that was not the best place for me since people were walking in a crowd, not even a quarter the mile in. I get people have intervals they need to follow... but there were so many that those who wanted to run really couldn't.

And now there really won't be the opportunity to even have that kind of communication with them if you disagree, right? I will be very frustrated if a walking situation like that happens. It will be interesting to see WDW 1/2 and PHM and Tink with the new rules as that will hopefully have less issues. Realistically I probably need to shoot for a goal time with the standard predictors of 2:10 or better to hope I can stay in C (shoot for an entry level B with the assumption that I'll be bumped down lol) if general registration and times are the same as this year. But that's a pretty big stretch.

Today was the cut off for registration for a 10k that I have planned to do. I don't know why I have been putting it off and putting it off. I seem to have this weird apprehension regarding it.

This race is an annual race... and I did it for the first time last year. In fact, last year it was my very first event ever. I ran it with an injury and came in almost dead last. (I think there was maybe two people behind me)

I know I can do better this year. I should be able to no problem. After all, that was a pace of 12:27 (I think, I would have to look... I am starting to lose track of what race had what pace) So if I finish with even the pace I ran 9 miles yesterday at, I will come in almost 3 minutes per mile faster. I should not worry.

But I do. I feel like there is a wall there. Like if I go back and do that race it is going to be last year all over again.

Funny thing though, I have ran two other events put on in the same town by the same organizer. Both were great and I did well. So why am I so nervous about this one?

Maybe the fact that Steve has been sick and hasn't not really ran all summer. This was suppose to be his fist 10k and one for his POT for the donald. I can completely understand him not doing it, but I almost feel bad making him come along with me to watch me do it. KWIM?

Then again, maybe it has to do with the last month. I have been sick so much and had some stressful changes to my fall trip. It has left me with thoughts of "why am I even bothering to do this" in regards to running. I know it shouldn't, and after a run like yesterday... I am reminded that I do enjoy this.

So I bit the bullet... and registered. Next saturday will be the race. Wish me luck!

I get the mental hurdle especially when it's a large negative in your memory, add Steve's situation I can see where you'd feel weird about it all around. You will have a great race but I do think it's good you are doing it, and not letting the nerves get the best of you. It is the only way to get past it (or it would be for me). An opportunity to make a new memory.

 

[Woth2982]

Good luck Anne! You can do it! I know it is all a mental road block and those are the hardest to break down. Just remember you are going for your personal best of THIS race. I ran Falmouth Road Race on Cape Cod on Sunday (most beautiful race on the PLANET) and beat my last time by 11 minutes! So you will do it, and you will feel great at the end!

 

[MEK]

Good luck Anne. A lot of running is just pure mental. You will do great in your 10K. Let us know how it goes.

 

[annmarieda]

I'm a fan of one stop shopping, plus in her case I'd imagine you'd want them where they can all consult with each other given the complexity.

Yeah, the primary offered to have her see their in house allergist (is that what they are called? ) But I like to have everyone on her team all in one stop.

I think my challenge is I am not willing to only run 2 miles as my workout...so I try to do the speedwork at the front end but my heart and head aren't in it.

And then I zone out.

I really am not sure if I do it right. I bet I should be taking a day to cross train instead, but I run a fourth day in the week just to do that separate short 2 miles run. Maybe that would be a good day to add the cross training to that.

Right, Sigh. Yes, I know it will be slower, just kind of frustrating if Disney then makes it slower than what the predictors say, you really are at their mercy. I will just have to take it for what it is when the time comes as I don't plan to do a half just for POT. I bit the bullet and ordered a watch. I feel like I am constantly adjusting RK as it keeps saying I'm faster than I am...adding extra steps in the path I didn't take (and yesterday showing elevation gain that wasn't there) that I am rather fearful I really have no idea of my pace. Hopefully this will help. And yes, I realize it's a bit ridiculous to think this much about it now, it's certainly not making me faster. LOL!

First, not at all ridiculous! I do wish you did not have a hard time with RK... I wonder if it is the area you are running and how your phone picks up the gps tracking. I have pretty good luck. I mean... it is true that it is often off by a bit, but as with todays race... where it was off by maybe a little over a tenth of a mile... some of that can be attributed to bobbing and weaving through the crowd.

As for being at the mercy of RD when they predict your finish time... well, I have to assume some why I didn't get a true to pace calculator prediction had to do with them looking at my ToT time(that was only a couple weeks before the 10k) I think my 10k was a 10 1/2 minute pace ( more than 10..less than 11) and the ToT was close to 17. You can see why an official looking at that would maybe think "hmm... she stops A LOT at our events" They had no way of realizing that I was walking a good chunk of it with someone else.

And now there really won't be the opportunity to even have that kind of communication with them if you disagree, right? I will be very frustrated if a walking situation like that happens. It will be interesting to see WDW 1/2 and PHM and Tink with the new rules as that will hopefully have less issues. Realistically I probably need to shoot for a goal time with the standard predictors of 2:10 or better to hope I can stay in C (shoot for an entry level B with the assumption that I'll be bumped down lol) if general registration and times are the same as this year. But that's a pretty big stretch.

I submitted a 10k time for the donald of 9:07 pace. I will let you know where that ends up putting me... Then that should give you a pretty good idea of where you need to get your pace to. McMillian calculator would put that finish as 2:06:18. with a pace of 9:38 Something tells me that is quite generous.

I get the mental hurdle especially when it's a large negative in your memory, add Steve's situation I can see where you'd feel weird about it all around. You will have a great race but I do think it's good you are doing it, and not letting the nerves get the best of you. It is the only way to get past it (or it would be for me). An opportunity to make a new memory.

I know that next year I will not be as nervous about this race. I will give a recap soon, but you are totally right about it needing to be done in order to create a new memory of it!

Good luck Anne! You can do it! I know it is all a mental road block and those are the hardest to break down. Just remember you are going for your personal best of THIS race. I ran Falmouth Road Race on Cape Cod on Sunday (most beautiful race on the PLANET) and beat my last time by 11 minutes! So you will do it, and you will feel great at the end!

This is what helped to calm me down this morning. I was nearly sick to my stomach and the thought that it only had to be my pr for THIS race, helped so much!

Good luck Anne. A lot of running is just pure mental. You will do great in your 10K. Let us know how it goes.

Thank you so much! I will do a race recap here next...

 

[eandesmom]

I really am not sure if I do it right. I bet I should be taking a day to cross train instead, but I run a fourth day in the week just to do that separate short 2 miles run. Maybe that would be a good day to add the cross training to that.

Well the benefit to the cross training is overall strength training which can help avoid injuries, plus giving the body a day of rest on the running. But it isn't the speedwork you are doing on your 2 mile day so who knows. Clearly it's been great for your pace. We run 3, cross train 2.

First, not at all ridiculous! I do wish you did not have a hard time with RK... I wonder if it is the area you are running and how your phone picks up the gps tracking. I have pretty good luck. I mean... it is true that it is often off by a bit, but as with todays race... where it was off by maybe a little over a tenth of a mile... some of that can be attributed to bobbing and weaving through the crowd.

A tenth I get but it can be as much as .75 miles and all of a sudden it is showing elevation when there wasn't any. I may try to re-calibrate the gps on the phone but need to be somewhere with a decent signal (which is NOT my house lol). I actually sent in a report on it today. The watch did map what I thought the route really was and my pace came in about what I thought it would be so at least thanks to my going online and editing everything after each run, instead of believing what it said, it's about where I thought it was. Which is of course not where I want it to be Then again it was 82 degrees out and humid as heck. LOL!

It's funny, I know I could try other aps but I do like the RK log system quite a bit and how it works with my playlists/music so really don't want to try a different one. I have tried a couple of others but haven't liked the interface nearly as well.

As for being at the mercy of RD when they predict your finish time... well, I have to assume some why I didn't get a true to pace calculator prediction had to do with them looking at my ToT time(that was only a couple weeks before the 10k) I think my 10k was a 10 1/2 minute pace ( more than 10..less than 11) and the ToT was close to 17. You can see why an official looking at that would maybe think "hmm... she stops A LOT at our events" They had no way of realizing that I was walking a good chunk of it with someone else.

I submitted a 10k time for the donald of 9:07 pace. I will let you know where that ends up putting me... Then that should give you a pretty good idea of where you need to get your pace to. McMillian calculator would put that finish as 2:06:18. with a pace of 9:38 Something tells me that is quite generous.

Something tells me that was your pace on that 9 mile run last weekend...maybe not so generous after all. If it were princess I bet you'd be in A...donald probably B if it matches up with the DL 1/2.

I know that next year I will not be as nervous about this race. I will give a recap soon, but you are totally right about it needing to be done in order to create a new memory of it!

This is what helped to calm me down this morning. I was nearly sick to my stomach and the thought that it only had to be my pr for THIS race, helped so much!

You put a lot of pressure on yourself! Just have fun. And...it went well!!! Which race (where) was it? No more till ToT, right?