The Running Thread - 2016

[LSUlakes]

I'm also super excited I just signed up for the Disney marathon! I decided to go ahead and do Goofy, DH said he would run the half with me, I hope I'm not going to regret it. I have a lot of training ahead of me.

Kind of curious, how did you register for WDW marathon already? I thought registration doesn't open until next week? Looks like you have a good time at the race and congrats. Good luck with training for the full.

 

[Dis5150]

Kind of curious, how did you register for WDW marathon already? I thought registration doesn't open until next week? Looks like you have a good time at the race and congrats. Good luck with training for the full.

Not that I am qualified anymore but DVC and AP holder early registration was today for Marathon weekend.

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

Kind of curious, how did you register for WDW marathon already? I thought registration doesn't open until next week? Looks like you have a good time at the race and congrats. Good luck with training for the full.

Not that I am qualified anymore but DVC and AP holder early registration was today for Marathon weekend.

I am an AP holder.

 

[FFigawi]

Looking for a little feedback from my fellow runners. I am working out a long term plan to get a sub 3 hour marathon. (Very Long Term) the question I was wondering is what approach should I take. Should I work on speed to hit 5k and 10k goals the equate to a predicated marathon equal, then work my way up to a 10 miler and half marathon. (For example a 18:46 5k = 2:59:59 full, and 39:08 10k. And then on and on... Or should I just put in as many miles as possible and the sped will come? I tend to think that perhaps a combination of the two may be ideal, but I am not sure exactly how to approach it. My running has been lacking for a while now, so I am currently working on just building back up to a decent base. Any and all suggestions are welcomed. TIA

I recommend working on your marathon goal from the beginning. If you use the right training plan, of which there are many, it will incorporate the speed work you need as part of the overall plan. For racing fast over long distances, there's no substitute for running fast miles in training over long distances. Your body needs to learn how to run at marathon pace when it's tired and your legs are heavy, not just when you're running a 5k.

 

[LSUlakes]

We are getting to the point on the year when we can start signing up for winter races. So far we haven't gone beyond December of this year, but with WDW registration open for some and to the public next week I added January to the OP. So, once you get in let me know and i'll add you. Registration for the Chevron Marathon opens up next month as well for those interested.

Not that I am qualified anymore but DVC and AP holder early registration was today for Marathon weekend.

Ahhh! I forget they get early registration. Thanks for clearing that up for me. My best guess was charity or travel provider, and was curious how that all worked.

 

[FFigawi]

We are getting to the point on the year when we can start signing up for winter races. So far we haven't gone beyond December of this year, but with WDW registration open for some and to the public next week I added January to the OP. So, once you get in let me know and i'll add you. Registration for the Chevron Marathon opens up next month as well for those interested.

You can put me (and @Keels) down for Dopey in January

 

[LSUlakes]

You can put me (and @Keels) down for Dopey in January

Is @Keels banned? Promise there is no math Keels.

 

[surfde22]

We are getting to the point on the year when we can start signing up for winter races. So far we haven't gone beyond December of this year, but with WDW registration open for some and to the public next week I added January to the OP. So, once you get in let me know and i'll add you. Registration for the Chevron Marathon opens up next month as well for those interested.

You can put me down for Dopey too.

 

[FFigawi]

Is @Keels banned? Promise there is no math Keels.

No, she's just taking a break.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

You can also put me down for the Dopey.

 

[Disney at Heart]

I'm signed up for Dopey (and now certifiable)!

 

[croach]

Would like to do Dopey but not sure I get that many days off from work right at the beginning of a month. Plus Stars Wars is in DL a week later. Can't decide.

 

[keahgirl8]

I'm signed up for Dopey (and now certifiable)!

That's awesome! Maybe by the time I'm 40...or 50! lol

Congrats, @CheapRunnerMike! You did great!

 

[LSUlakes]

Well it looks like the general thought on achieving the goal from folks on here and other friends I spoke with, the best method is high mileage. Next two weeks @ 30 miles, then 40, and 50. Goals to get 50 mpw until marathon training starts. With summer right around the corner, that's going to mean either a lot of TM miles, or doubles. Fun times await.

 

[LSUlakes]

I'm signed up for Dopey (and now certifiable)!

What do you mean by certifiable?

 

[keahgirl8]

What do you mean by certifiable?

Pretty sure they mean crazy. Or Dopey. lol

 

[ebradley23]

Well it looks like the general thought on achieving the goal from folks on here and other friends I spoke with, the best method is high mileage. Next two weeks @ 30 miles, then 40, and 50. Goals to get 50 mpw until marathon training starts. With summer right around the corner, that's going to mean either a lot of TM miles, or doubles. Fun times await.

Ugh. The thought of 50 mile weeks leading up to marathon training would kill me. That's the peak of training for me. Please tell me you run with a group. I just did a 20 miler on my own this weekend, and it was so much harder than when I ran with my training team last year.

 

[keahgirl8]

Ugh. The thought of 50 mile weeks leading up to marathon training would kill me. That's the peak of training for me. Please tell me you run with a group. I just did a 20 miler on my own this weekend, and it was so much harder than when I ran with my training team last year.

Bless all of you that run that far. I am pretty much a 10K-er! I have done 2 half marathons, and I know I'll do more, but probably no more than 1 a year. I do not enjoy running long distances!

ETA: I should change that to...I don't enjoy TRAINING for long distances! Racing half marathons at Disney are awesome, but that is a long winter of training!

 

[LSUlakes]

Ugh. The thought of 50 mile weeks leading up to marathon training would kill me. That's the peak of training for me. Please tell me you run with a group. I just did a 20 miler on my own this weekend, and it was so much harder than when I ran with my training team last year.

I'm to slow to keep up with the folks that run that kind of distance, and cant find anyone else crazy enough to try it with me. In theory, over time I will be able to run with the faster folks, but for now I am on my own until sub 8 minute miles become a somewhat easy pace, and race pace for a marathon is hanging around 7 or better. Solo 20 milers are not any fun. I have done them, and they may be more difficult than a marathon. If I cant find anyone running the same distance I will try to get them to run the last 5-10 miles with me.

 

[croach]

I'm to slow to keep up with the folks that run that kind of distance, and cant find anyone else crazy enough to try it with me. In theory, over time I will be able to run with the faster folks, but for now I am on my own until sub 8 minute miles become a somewhat easy pace, and race pace for a marathon is hanging around 7 or better. Solo 20 milers are not any fun. I have done them, and they may be more difficult than a marathon. If I cant find anyone running the same distance I will try to get them to run the last 5-10 miles with me.

I always run solo and podcasts get me through my long runs. Problem is finding enough that interest me. Have to save them up. You'll get there. As you know it's a process but as long as you stick to a good plan, the benefits will come.