The Official 2013 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Thread

[cewait]

Am I the only one who doesn't needed/want to snack on anything for a half marathon? For a full I eventually need something but only after 16-18 miles.

I will carry a a couple gels for a half and depending on the effort, may take one as I start to feel my legs go heavy around mile 9-10. Otherwise, I put the couple of packets back in the pantry post race.

 

[DisneyRunnerGirl]

I'm going to try the Honey Stingers once back from DL. It seems that gel and chews upset my stomach. Some beans are okay, sometimes. DBF is all about natural and/or organic stuff, so that would be his preference too.

For those looking for organic - I love Sharkies organic energy sports chews. Yes, they are shaped like sharks LOL. There is a kid's version of Sharkies, but I use the adult one. Love the Berry Blast. I have a VERY sensitive tummy and these do not bother me at all.

As a bonus, you can annoy any running partner you may have by doing the "Jaws" theme and pretending to make them swim toward your partner every time you have some! DS loves to do this when running with his younger female cousin. She rolls her eyes, but it has lightened the mood and gotten her through some rough patches in races they have run together. You'd think they were 11 and 8 instead of 26 and 23!

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[PlutoBaby]

For those looking for organic - I love Sharkies organic energy sports chews. Yes, they are shaped like sharks LOL. There is a kid's version of Sharkies, but I use the adult one. Love the Berry Blast. I have a VERY sensitive tummy and these do not bother me at all.

As a bonus, you can annoy any running partner you may have by doing the "Jaws" theme and pretending to make them swim toward your partner every time you have some! DS loves to do this when running with his younger female cousin. She rolls her eyes, but it has lightened the mood and gotten her through some rough patches in races they have run together. You'd think they were 11 and 8 instead of 26 and 23!

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That is HILARIOUS! I'll definitely have to look for those. Where do you usually find them? I have been known to get a little silly with the Honey Stinger waffles and ask my running buddies how they like my new glasses ...

Lots of great input on the snack topic! I almost envy those of you who don't have to stop for water during your runs. However, living in this part of the country completely rules a non-drinking run out of the picture. I HATE carrying anything with me, even on fuel belt, but when it's 90 out even at 5pm, you don't have much choice unless you want to end up in the ER . LOVE living in the heat, but it does have its downside sometimes .

Keep those comments coming! And since we're heading into a nice long weekend (at least some of us anyway ), what does everyone have on tap for their workouts and extra party time? This runner girl will be starting things off right with a big fat Miami Hurricanes win against FAU tonight , a day long poolside birthday celebration for one of our best friends tomorrow , followed by the DH's granny's 90th birthday Of course, we'll start Saturday off with a nice run...thinking about 5-6 as I have a 5k race next Saturday. How will you take advantage of some extra well-deserved time off?

And for those of you running in DisneyLand this weekend. GOOD LUCK!!

 

[kristenrice]

Hubby and I went out for a run yesterday afternoon. It was sunny, hot and humid so we did not go as far as we'd planned. I was hoping to get 6 miles in, but the heat got the best of me and we ended up only going 3.3. I usually wear a hat to keep the sun off my face and the sweat out of my eyes, but I read somewhere that you should not run in the heat with a hat on because you can't cool effectively. Well, I *need* the hat! I had sweat pouring into my eyes and even though I had sunglasses on, I was squinting so bad that I started to get a headache by mile 2. I had my hydration belt and drank more water than I usually do so I don't think the headache was dehydration. From now on, that hat comes along.

I have the weekend off (but DH does not) so it will be evening runs for the next few days. We are running a 10K next Saturday (our first and only!) so that we can get a time to submit. This will be DH's first race ever since he has not done any 5K's with me this year. My average 5K finish time is around 37 minutes so I am hoping to finish the 10K in 1:20:00 or better. What will that mean in terms of corral placement? I don't want to be with the walkers (even though I plan on using the run/walk) but I also don't want to hold anyone up.

I just bought the book "Magical Miles: A Runner's Guide to Walt Disney World" and I love it! I've also been listening to the "Let's Run Disney" podcast and I am getting so motivated. One of the things they addressed was running etiquette. I know that it is similar to the road...slower stay to the right and pass on the left. My concern is this...I *have* to start the race by WALKING. I always start my runs on a walk interval. This warms me up (both physically and mentally) and it also allows me to finish on a run interval. I have tried starting a few of my 5K's with running right off the bat and it takes me at least a mile to get settled in and I end up with a crappy run. If I walk for 3-4 minutes first, I am not nearly as winded when I start my running intervals. So my question is, what should I do at the start? Cram as far to the right as possible and hope to not get run over?

On another note, I looked at my Nike+ app yesterday and realized that I have done 26 runs (I haven't used it on all of them) and I have an overall pace of anout 12:15. Last year, when I started training (from the couch!), I saw the 16-minute minimum and figured that I should shoot for 13:00 so I could have a lot of cushion. I am very excited that I have been consistently at or below that pace. I haven't been under 13 on either of the 10 milers, but I have gone over 6 miles and kept it under 13 so that is a start. I guess I figure that if I can do at least the first half of the race at a 12-minute pace, I could just about walk the rest and still stay ahead of the sweepers.

 

[Ariel484]

kristenrice: maybe trying running with a visor instead of a hat if you're concerned about the hat being too warm. I have a Nike Dri-Fit visor that I like. Not sure about corral placement...but I guess if you need to start out walking I'd stay to the right, like you said, and toward the back of the corral as much as possible.

I have 4 miles today and 10 tomorrow...need to do lots of stuff around the house too (including painting trim...I know it'll look great when it's done but man, how TEDIOUS). Wish I was running through Disneyland this weekend instead.

We're almost inside the 2-month mark! Happy running everyone!!

 

[dlbwright]

I am so excited! A friend of mine is on the way to DL for the races this weekend. But she is following talk on Twitter and just sent me a picture of our medal! Everyone should be seeing it soon. I can't figure out how to get it here the way she sent it to me, but it is adorable, at least I think so. The medal is round and silver with a running chef mickey with him holding a tray. That is also on the ribbon which is mostly green with a little maroon. Can't wait to get it! Don't mean to tease anyone and I am sorry I can't figure it out, but just wanted to share we are in for a treat with our medal!

 

[cewait]

Hubby and I went out for a run yesterday afternoon. It was sunny, hot and humid so we did not go as far as we'd planned. I was hoping to get 6 miles in, but the heat got the best of me and we ended up only going 3.3. I usually wear a hat to keep the sun off my face and the sweat out of my eyes, but I read somewhere that you should not run in the heat with a hat on because you can't cool effectively. Well, I *need* the hat! I had sweat pouring into my eyes and even though I had sunglasses on, I was squinting so bad that I started to get a headache by mile 2. I had my hydration belt and drank more water than I usually do so I don't think the headache was dehydration. From now on, that hat comes along.

I have the weekend off (but DH does not) so it will be evening runs for the next few days. We are running a 10K next Saturday (our first and only!) so that we can get a time to submit. This will be DH's first race ever since he has not done any 5K's with me this year. My average 5K finish time is around 37 minutes so I am hoping to finish the 10K in 1:20:00 or better. What will that mean in terms of corral placement? I don't want to be with the walkers (even though I plan on using the run/walk) but I also don't want to hold anyone up.

I just bought the book "Magical Miles: A Runner's Guide to Walt Disney World" and I love it! I've also been listening to the "Let's Run Disney" podcast and I am getting so motivated. One of the things they addressed was running etiquette. I know that it is similar to the road...slower stay to the right and pass on the left. My concern is this...I *have* to start the race by WALKING. I always start my runs on a walk interval. This warms me up (both physically and mentally) and it also allows me to finish on a run interval. I have tried starting a few of my 5K's with running right off the bat and it takes me at least a mile to get settled in and I end up with a crappy run. If I walk for 3-4 minutes first, I am not nearly as winded when I start my running intervals. So my question is, what should I do at the start? Cram as far to the right as possible and hope to not get run over?

On another note, I looked at my Nike+ app yesterday and realized that I have done 26 runs (I haven't used it on all of them) and I have an overall pace of anout 12:15. Last year, when I started training (from the couch!), I saw the 16-minute minimum and figured that I should shoot for 13:00 so I could have a lot of cushion. I am very excited that I have been consistently at or below that pace. I haven't been under 13 on either of the 10 milers, but I have gone over 6 miles and kept it under 13 so that is a start. I guess I figure that if I can do at least the first half of the race at a 12-minute pace, I could just about walk the rest and still stay ahead of the sweepers.

First if all I agree with the visor option. I run with a visor all 12 months to keep the sun out of my eyes and to serve as a way to channel sweat off the face. Head to a sports store and spend the little extra for a Head Sweats brand visor. It is a tech fabric visor and works well.
Next, running in the mid-day with when temps are higher than norm will force you to slow up. Not sure what part of the big mit you live in, but the temperatures up there have been making the news here in FLA. Just chalk the run up as a learning experience and move on. Sounds like the issue could have been the stress riser from the heat, possibly not slowing as much as you should have, stress from squinting and just a bad run (we all have them).

I do want to comment on the etiquette comment that you pulled from the book. First, the “move to the right” is not really totally correct. The proper etiquette is move to the side (either side) then walk. If in a curve, then move to the outer radius of the curve. Finally, when in a tight spot on course leave about a person width between you and the edge of pavement to allow the freight train of edge runners a path by. You will see that a lot in larger races. As an additional courtesy, raise an arm, look around or otherwise signal that you are woeing up. If you see you are near the end of a tight section, consider delaying the walk til the end.

Finally, to alleviate a little stress, don’t worry about the start. You will walk a bit prior to passing the line so that may serve as a warm up. If that is not enough, then hang to the course edge as you pass the line. Keep an eye forward as the first turn comes quickly.

OK really, finally, the math works out in your favor if you run 10 miles at 13 mm then walk it in. You hit 10 miles in 2:10 leaving you with 1:40 for the final 5k (or slower than a 30 minute pace)

Hang in there.

 

[Ariel484]

Surprised they changed the W&D medal...I like it but I was really looking forward to getting that beautiful SSE medal, so I'm a teeny bit disappointed. If I'd never known the SSE medal existed I'd be thrilled! Love the ribbon.

 

[kristenrice]

First if all I agree with the visor option. I run with a visor all 12 months to keep the sun out of my eyes and to serve as a way to channel sweat off the face. Head to a sports store and spend the little extra for a Head Sweats brand visor. It is a tech fabric visor and works well.
Next, running in the mid-day with when temps are higher than norm will force you to slow up. Not sure what part of the big mit you live in, but the temperatures up there have been making the news here in FLA. Just chalk the run up as a learning experience and move on. Sounds like the issue could have been the stress riser from the heat, possibly not slowing as much as you should have, stress from squinting and just a bad run (we all have them).

I do want to comment on the etiquette comment that you pulled from the book. First, the “move to the right” is not really totally correct. The proper etiquette is move to the side (either side) then walk. If in a curve, then move to the outer radius of the curve. Finally, when in a tight spot on course leave about a person width between you and the edge of pavement to allow the freight train of edge runners a path by. You will see that a lot in larger races. As an additional courtesy, raise an arm, look around or otherwise signal that you are woeing up. If you see you are near the end of a tight section, consider delaying the walk til the end.

Finally, to alleviate a little stress, don’t worry about the start. You will walk a bit prior to passing the line so that may serve as a warm up. If that is not enough, then hang to the course edge as you pass the line. Keep an eye forward as the first turn comes quickly.

OK really, finally, the math works out in your favor if you run 10 miles at 13 mm then walk it in. You hit 10 miles in 2:10 leaving you with 1:40 for the final 5k (or slower than a 30 minute pace)

Hang in there.

THANK YOU!! This is exactly the kind of information I am looking for. I keep waivering back and forth between totally confident and completely skeptical. One day, I think that the race will be no problem and I will thoroughly enjoy myself. The next day, I think that there is no way that my body will make it through 13 miles! I get especially nervous when I start to put 13 miles into perspective. When I am driving the ambulance to the hospital, we call out our starting and ending mileage. When I call out mileages of "6.7" or "12.0", I start to think, "HOLY CRAP! I have to run that far, or more, in just about 2 months!"...and then I freak out. Then, when I go out and run 5-6 miles, it doesn't feel that far at all. I guess I will continue on this roller-coaster of emotions...but the bottom line is that I *WILL* finish.

I will have to look into a visor. DH and the kids bought me a nice running hat with LED "headlights" for my pre-dawn runs. I got it for Mother's Day and one set of lights is already burnt out. It wasn't cheap ($30-$40) so I am a little disappointed. I'll have to look for a light-up visor. I can't see a thing in the dark, but daylight blinds me without my sunglasses.

 

[dlbwright]

Thanks for posting Ariel! I never saw the SSE medal, so I guess that is why I am so excited! Can't believe that two of those will be mine in the next few months (doing the marathon in January). Just just see Mickey poking out from behind the W&D medal. You think you can hide, but you will be mine!

 

[cewait]

THANK YOU!! This is exactly the kind of information I am looking for. I keep waivering back and forth between totally confident and completely skeptical. One day, I think that the race will be no problem and I will thoroughly enjoy myself. The next day, I think that there is no way that my body will make it through 13 miles! I get especially nervous when I start to put 13 miles into perspective. When I am driving the ambulance to the hospital, we call out our starting and ending mileage. When I call out mileages of "6.7" or "12.0", I start to think, "HOLY CRAP! I have to run that far, or more, in just about 2 months!"...and then I freak out. Then, when I go out and run 5-6 miles, it doesn't feel that far at all. I guess I will continue on this roller-coaster of emotions...but the bottom line is that I *WILL* finish.

I will have to look into a visor. DH and the kids bought me a nice running hat with LED "headlights" for my pre-dawn runs. I got it for Mother's Day and one set of lights is already burnt out. It wasn't cheap ($30-$40) so I am a little disappointed. I'll have to look for a light-up visor. I can't see a thing in the dark, but daylight blinds me without my sunglasses.

Trust me... we ALL have emotional issues at times during training. Bottle the emotional highs so you can pull from them on those days when you need the boost just to take the next step.

 

[DoctorK]

Kind of disappointed the new medal isn't the same Epcot design it's been in the past. Someone in the WDW Marathon thread posted the picture.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=49430318&postcount=1094

 

[Ariel484]

Here it is for anyone that missed it on the previous page:

 

[millscomet]

Better picture of the new medal.

 

[pix13dust]

Good luck to all those competing this weekend at DL
I have 8 miles planned for tomorrow, I'm a little nervous, the farthest I have ever gone was 6.5 and that was brutal! Didn't hydrate properly and I suffered.
The kids have big plans for Sunday, I told them lets see if I can walk first, lol.
Because I don't want to jinx myself I am NOT going to report my last 3 runs were great and I have really improved my time! Like I said, I'm NOT going to mention anything, lol
Have a great holiday weekend everyone!
Melinda

 

[capeseal]

Good luck to all those competing this weekend at DL
I have 8 miles planned for tomorrow, I'm a little nervous, the farthest I have ever gone was 6.5 and that was brutal! Didn't hydrate properly and I suffered.
The kids have big plans for Sunday, I told them lets see if I can walk first, lol.
Because I don't want to jinx myself I am NOT going to report my last 3 runs were great and I have really improved my time! Like I said, I'm NOT going to mention anything, lol
Have a great holiday weekend everyone!
Melinda

Just take it slow. Every time I think I just can't make it to a new distance, I slow it down. Usually, I start at 45-60 seconds slower than my 5k pace and then, if I have anything left, I push the last mile or two. Even if I am feeling great at the start, I take it slow and steady and build into the run. I almost always surprise myself with what I can accomplish when I do this. Your time doesn't matter, just logging the miles matters.

 

[PlutoBaby]

Better picture of the new medal.

LOVE it!!!

 

[capeseal]

Have 8-9 miles planned for Sunday around a reservoir that I have never been to before. I have had a hard week with training and have been walking most of my runs but I saw my physical therapist today and had some needles for about 30 minutes followed by some stim and made another appointment for Tuesday morning so I feel ready for my long run now physically. I just need to get there mentally

 

[peachygreen]

Planning on 4 miles including a magic mile tomorrow morning. It should be fun.

 

[cjhinch]

Seeing the medal up close honestly madee tear up a little! I can't wait to have one around my neck!!