The Running Thread - 2018

[rootbeerkid]

Thank you @LSUlakes for your time and effort in this thread. It's a kind of gathering place that feels like the Cheers pub for Disney runners.

Here's the running plan for rootbeerkid. There is some concern that the aggressive goals will result in qualifying to be the 1000th haunt at WDW.

1/6 rootbeerkid - WDW Half Marathon (NG/NA)
3/31 rootbeerkid - Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon, Lexington KY (1:59:59/NA)
5/26 rootbeerkid - Medina Half Marathon, Medina Ohio (1:55/NA)
7/21 rootbeerkid - Halfway to Christmas Half Marathon, Miamisburg Ohio (1:50/NA)
9/15 rootbeerkid - USAF Marathon Dayton Ohio, first marathon (4:15/NA)

There will also be a TBD year end race.

 

[FFigawi]

A bit behind again today as I have been on the phone with Disney for the new promotion that came out this morning. I struck out on getting a discount for my trip

QOTD: The big weekend starts tomorrow for those running the 5k or any combination of the 5k and other races. For those who have run this event before, what last minute advice do you have for someone running one or more of the Disney races?

I'm with @LSUlakes - trust your training, nothing new on race day, and enjoy yourself every step of the way.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: The big weekend starts tomorrow for those running the 5k or any combination of the 5k and other races. For those who have run this event before, what last minute advice do you have for someone running one or more of the Disney races?

Have fun! That’s what Disney races are all about!

 

[Capang]

Thanks for posting this! I have a Star Wars obsessed sister that may be interested in virtual training with me. Paging @AuntieBean

I can’t take credit for finding it though, @rteetz is on top of things over in news and rumors, even from FL.
I really like this though. It gives newbies like myself a chance to gain some mileage before running an actual half.

 

[roxymama]

Attqotd: my first marathon weekend 5k I was so worried about how much time I had to complete it (from corral B even...talk about being nervous) that I only stopped for two characters. Looking back I wish I'd taken my time more since it's such a short race. The busses weren't even running yet and there was no chip time (I wasn't a dopey). I wish I had walked around the post race area a bit more too.
I also wish I slept more that night before!!!!
One thing I'm glad I did was talk to people in line for the bus, on the bus and in the corrals. Maybe I'm too chatty that early for some people, but I have distinct memories of the friendly strangers I met.

 

[jennamfeo]

ATTQOTD: I admire those who have done and continue to do the Dopey, or even the Goofy for that matter. I remember the first time I saw a Dopey Challenge shirt and I was like "W T F is that?! Those people are nuts." The most I have ever done was two races back to back. Both a 5k -> 10k and a 10k -> HM. I really do feel like the best advice is trust your gut and trust your training. The hardest part about these races is that you're at Disney. And for me, I wanna race and I wanna do the parks. I stay up too late, I am on my feet too much, and I still drink. I am really the worst person to get advice from. Haha. Just have fun!

 

[run.minnie.miles]

QOTD: The big weekend starts tomorrow for those running the 5k or any combination of the 5k and other races. For those who have run this event before, what last minute advice do you have for someone running one or more of the Disney races?

Have fun!! And also have a positive attitude, both about your running and abilities and also the weekend!

 

[Bree]

A bit behind again today as I have been on the phone with Disney for the new promotion that came out this morning. I struck out on getting a discount for my trip

QOTD: The big weekend starts tomorrow for those running the 5k or any combination of the 5k and other races. For those who have run this event before, what last minute advice do you have for someone running one or more of the Disney races?

ATTQOTD: My experience has been running the marathon only, but my advice would be to trust your training and get plenty of rest. Best of luck to yall!!!

Keep checking back for discounts. I've been playing around last night and today for reservations and the site is so messed up right now. I can't even get all the resorts to show up in the pull down menus.

ATTQOTD: Go out there and HAVE FUN!!! Take some pictures, check out the characters and enjoy all the costumes. Best of luck to everyone running this weekend! I'm jealous!

 

[Sanchez]

I'm in.

I like variety and the challenge is, and has been, focusing on a particular distance or event. Best results, when compared to the field, have been in the 5k-10k range but solely training for and running those distances does not excite me. Conversely, logging voluminous miles and training for marathons is not for me.

In July I started a triathlon training program and competed in two international distance events in the fall. I enjoy the training and despite a sub-par swim am focusing on tri events this year with several running events from 5k to half marathon. In December I started with the Masters swim program to improve that aspect. Have several sprint and international distance tris on the calendar for March-June and may tackle a half iron man in the fall (if I can vastly improve the swim.)

As for running, the current plan is:

1/27 Charlie Post Classic 5k (20:59)
2/3 Save the Light Half Marathon (1:38:00)

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

ATTQOTD: my advice is going to be anathema to some. Luckily there's not a 'Dislike' button.

<OldSchoolAdvice>
1. Don't hate the bus ride and the corral wait. It's part of the experience. Where else can you wear marked-down Walmart Christmas PJs in public? Well, except Walmart.
2. Unplug for a minute (or 5 hours). I've seen people so busy videoing the start fireworks that they don't 'experience' the fireworks. Talk to a fellow runner.
3. At the start, take a minute to reflect on the fact that you are healthy and have the means to be there.
</OldSchoolAdvice>

 

[apdebord]

ATTQOTD: Same as others already said, have fun! Prepare for the corral wait by bringing your breakfast with you. I did the WDW 10K in 2016 and ate in the room. Halfway through the race I got HANGRY. The rain didn’t help either. I’ve learned from that mistake and bring a banana or fruit bar to the corral.

3/17 camaker - Badwater Cape Fear 50k/50m (Goal: finish 50k, BHAG: finish 50m)

My husband is running the 50m! He’s never done Badwater so he’s pretty excited. I hope to make it to the finish line to see him!

 

[BuckeyeBama]

ATTQOTD - With the Dopey in mind, unless you trained to go all out 4 days in a row, take it easy on the early runs (5k & 10k). So, basically, follow your training.

Also - sleep - try to get some now because the 4 early mornings have a continually worsening cumulative effect.

 

[The Expert]

https://www.rundisney.com/star-wars-virtual-half-marathon/
I just found my first unofficial half marathon. This should be some good motivation to get outside and off my butt. They cancelled all the schools today for cold and probably will the rest of the week. I have no motivation to do anything but sit inside. Ugh. Now I have a reason to dust off the old treadmill and hope I don’t fall off of it. Woohoo!

MY KESSEL RUN IS BACK ON!!!

 

[KSellers88]

ATTQOTD: Have fun! These runs cost a lot of money, and the experience is different for everyone. So run your own race (whether that be taking every photo or going for a PR) and have a blast! As long as you've put in the training, you'll be just fine. Get as much sleep as you can, and I recommend moving around after the runs (especially if doing more than one).

 

[txdisneygrl]

ATTQOTD:
Broken record alert... have fun, run your race. @apdebord makes a good point about breakfast. I ate in the room for Princess Half and got hangry. Definitely take it with you!

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

QOTD: What I am currently telling myself over and over again everytime I break out into a cold sweat thinking about Sunday, "You've got this! You've followed your training program. You ran every long run. You even got through that 20 miler. Yes, it was hard. Yes, your feet were hurting at the end. But you got through it. You'll get through those 26 miles too! Remember during the Princess half when it was super crowded? There were unexpected times you had to walk. That's OK. Take the energy from those massive crowds and use it! You are surrounded by thousands of disney nerds just like you! Think about how long you've wanted to run this race, and how lucky you are you get this chance! Enjoy every magical Disney moment. Expect that things will happen you weren't totally prepared for, but roll with the punches, and remember everything you just told yourself."

 

[Chaitali]

@beatlecat42 I'll be at the National Women's races in April too, doing the half

 

[GreatLakes]

QOTD:

The big weekend starts tomorrow for those running the 5k or any combination of the 5k and other races. For those who have run this event before, what last minute advice do you have for someone running one or more of the Disney races?

If you are doing the full and going to the parks after just realize you might have some rubber legs. When I did the full there it was the year we got Marathon Monday admission to a park so we went to Epcot. We had the day-after marathon rubber legs something fierce. Stairs were rough and the slightest incline was amplified. Leaving the American Adventure and the movie in France was an adventure. Once we got on those downhill ramps there was no stopping. We just kept plowing along down the ramp hoping no one stepped in front of us.

 

[LSUlakes]

We either have a lot of new people joining in this thread this year or I am terrible at recognizing names. Either way, welcome again to all the new folks!

I will get all the races to the OP ASAP. The work load is picking up at the office, and they are making me work lol.

 

[avondale]

Welcome to the 2018 edition of the running thread! Going strong in it's 3rd year!

"Seriously, nobody here cares how fast or far you run. We all just love running and, of course, Disney" @ZellyB

The idea behind this thread is to discuss anything related to running. I welcome all levels of runners to participate, from someone who is just looking into getting into running/walking, to elite runners. All distances are also open to discussion. I believe we all have a lot to learn from one another as well as motivate each other along the way. Each day I will post a Question Of The Day (QOTD) to help keep the conversation going. I also support those who would like to post what there workout is each day, or weekly. It can be running, swimming, bike, weights, or whatever it is you do to exercise.

In the OP I will keep a list, which you are not obligated to partake in, of races fellow posters are running in the coming weeks, months, years... If you would like to be included on the list please provide the following information: Name of race and distance, date, goal time, actual finish time. I will keep the list updated as the information becomes available in this post. Races will be listed by date and both Disney and non Disney races are welcomed to the list.

This list is best viewed on a desktop.

Date - Poster - Race & Distance (Goal / Result)


January 2018
01 - dmross - Ring in 8k (NG / N/A)
01 - JulieODC - Eagle Brook Saloon 5k (NG / 29:47)!
01 - JClimacus - NYD 4 Miler (NG / N/A)
04 - Disney at Heart - WDW 5k (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - jmasgat - WDW 5k (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - FFigawi - WDW 5k (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - gjramsey - WDW 5k (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - michigandergirl - WDW 5k (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - camaker - WDW 5k (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - rteetz - WDW 5k (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - baxter24 - WDW 5k (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - MissLiss279 - WDW 5k (NG / NA) Dopey
04 - DopeyBadger - WDW 5k (19:05/ N/A) Dopey
04 - whaler8 - WDW 5k (NG/ N/A) Dopey
04 - Dis5150 - WDW 5k (N/G / N/A) Dopey
04 - IamTrike - WDW 5k (N/G / N/A) Dopey
04 - BikeFan - WDW 5k (N/G / N/A) Dopey
04 - barca33runner - WDW 5k (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - kski907 - WDW 5K (NG / NA)
04 - bananabean - WDW 5k (NG / NA) Dopey
04 - kywyldcat03 - WDW 5k (NG / NA) Dopey
04 - Anisum - WDW 5k (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - Nole95 - WDW 5k (NG / NA) Dopey
04 - princess - WDW 5k (NG / NA) Dopey
04 - CherieFran - WDW 5k (NG / NA) Dopey
04 - Baloo in MI - WDW 5K (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - StarGirl11 - WDW 5K (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - ZellyB - WDW 5K (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - Chris-Mo - WDW 5K (NG / N/A) Dopey
04 - SunDial - WDW 5K (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - SunDial - WDW 10K (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - Chris-Mo - WDW 10K (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - ZellyB - WDW 10K (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - StarGirl11 - WDW 10K (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - Baloo in MI - WDW 10K (49:59 / N/A) Dopey
05 - CherieFran - WDW 10k (NG / NA) Dopey
05 - princess - WDW 10k (NG / NA) Dopey
05 - Nole95 - WDW 10k (NG / NA) Dopey
05 - Disney at Heart - WDW 10k (Finish comfortably / NA) Dopey
05 - Anisum - WDW 10k (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - kywyldcat03 - WDW 10k (NG / NA) Dopey
05 - bananabean - WDW 10k (NG / NA) Dopey
05 - kski907 - WDW 10K (1:10.00 / NA)
05 - barca33runner - WDW 10k (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - BikeFan - WDW 10k (N/G / N/A) Dopey
05 - IamTrike - WDW 10k (N/G / N/A) Dopey
05 - Dis5150 - WDW 10k (N/G / N/A) Dopey
05 - whaler8 - WDW 10k (NG/ N/A) Dopey
05 - DopeyBadger - WDW 10k (39:45/ N/A) Dopey
05 - MissLiss279 - WDW 10k (NG / NA) Dopey
05 - baxter24 - WDW 10k (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - Disney at Heart - WDW 10k (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - jmasgat - WDW 10k (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - FFigawi - WDW 10k (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - gjramsey - WDW 10k (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - PCFriar80 - WDW 10k (NG / N/A)
05 - DCVFan1994 - WDW 10k (NG / N/A)
05 - sourire - WDW 10k (Pics / N/A)
05 - garneska - WDW 10k (NG / N/A)
05 - michigandergirl - WDW 10k (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - camaker - WDW 10k (NG / N/A) Dopey
05 - rteetz - WDW 10k (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - Disney at Heart - Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - jmasgat - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - FFigawi - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - gjramsey - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - PCFriar80 - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
06 - AbbyJaws2003 - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
06 - BuckeyeBama - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
06 - *DisneyDreamer - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
06 - michigandergirl - WDW Half Marathon(NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - camaker - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - rteetz - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - OldSlowGoofyGuy - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Goofy
06 - baxter24 - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - MissLiss279 - WDW Half Marathon (NG / NA) Dopey
06 - DopeyBadger - WDW Half Marathon (1:27:31/ N/A) Dopey
06 - whaler8 - WDW Half Marathon (NG/ N/A) Dopey
06 - Dis5150 - WDW Half Marathon (N/G / N/A) Dopey
06 - IamTrike - WDW Half Marathon (N/G / N/A) Dopey
06 - BikeFan - WDW Half Marathon (N/G / N/A) Dopey
06 - barca33runner - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - kski907 - WDW Half Marathon (NG / NA)
06 - bananabean - WDW Half Marathon (NG / NA) Dopey
06 - kywyldcat03 - WDW Half Marathon (NG / NA) Dopey
06 - Anisum - WDW Half Marathon (3:00:00 / N/A) Dopey
06 - Disney at Heart - WDW Half Marathon (Finish comfortably / NA) Dopey
06 - Nole95 - WDW Half Marathon (NG / NA) Dopey
06 - princess - WDW Half Marathon (NG / NA) Dopey
06 - CherieFran - WDW Half Marathon (NG / NA) Dopey
06 - Baloo in MI - WDW Half Marathon (1:59:00 / N/A) Dopey
06 - StarGirl11 - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - ZellyB - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - Chris-Mo - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
06 - JClimacus - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Goofy
06 - SunDial - WDW Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - Chaitali - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A)
07 - SunDial - WDW Marathon (5:30:00 / N/A) Dopey
07 - JClimacus - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Goofy
07 - Chris-Mo - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - ZellyB - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - StarGirl11 - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - Baloo in MI - WDW Marathon (3:59:59 / N/A) Dopey
07 - CherieFran - WDW Marathonk (NG / NA) Dopey
07 - princess - WDW Marathonk (NG / NA) Dopey
07 - Nole95 - WDW Marathonk (NG / NA) Dopey
07 - Disney at Heart - WDW Marathon (5:30:00 / NA) Dopey
07 - Anisum - WDW Marathon (Finish In the Upright Position/ N/A) Dopey
07 - kywyldcat03 - WDW Marathon (5:00:00 / NA) Dopey
07 - bananabean - WDW Marathon (NG / NA) Dopey
07 - kski907 - WDW Marathon (6:11:13 / NA)
07 - barca33runner - WDW Marathon (Finish Standing Up/ N/A) Dopey
07 - BikeFan - WDW M (N/G / N/A) Dopey
07 - IamTrike - WDW Marathon (NG/ N/A) Dopey
07 - Dis5150 - WDW Marathon (5:59:59/ N/A) Dopey
07 - whaler8 - WDW Marathon (NG/ N/A) Dopey
07 - DopeyBadger - WDW Marathon (3:14:04/ N/A) Dopey
07 - MissLiss279 - WDW Marathon (NG / NA) Dopey
07 - baxter24 - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - OldSlowGoofyGuy - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Goofy
07 - Disney at Heart - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - jmasgat - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - FFigawi - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - gjramsey - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - DVCFan1994 - WDW Marathon (Finish / N/A)
07 - disneydaydreamer33 - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A)
07 - cburnett11 - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A)
07 - BuckeyeBama - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A)
07 - Ksellers88 - WDW Marathon (4:30:00 / N/A)
07 - SheHulk - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A)
07 - sourire - WDW Marathon (Finish / N/A)
07 - garneska - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A)
07 - michigandergirl - WDW Marathon(NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - camaker - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
07 - rteetz - WDW Marathon (NG / N/A) Dopey
13 - Ksellers88 - MLK 5k (NG / N/A)
13 - roxymama - The Frosty 5k (NG / N/A)
13 - apdebord - Charleston Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
13 - jennamfeo - RNR Arizona 5k (35:51 / N/A)
14 - jennamfeo - RNR Arizona Half Marathon (2:26:31 / N/A)
14 - Miranda - Snowflake Shuffle 5k (NG / N/A)
14 - LSUlakes - Louisiana Half Marathon (TBA / N/A)
20 - jennamfoe - Run with the Balloons 5k (NG / N/A)
21 - SarahDisney - NYRR Fred Lebow Manhattan Half Marathon (2:29:59 / N/A)
27 - Ksellers88 - Callaway Gardens Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
28 - gjramsey - Hot Chocolate Houston 15k (NG / N/A)

February
03 - michigandergirl - Groundhog Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
18 - JulieODC - Old Fashioned 10 Miler (1:40:00 / N/A)
24 - StarGirl - Orange Curtain 50k (NG / N/A)
24 - jennamfeo - Red Rock Canyon Half Marathon (2:11:12 / N/A)
24 - The Expert - Enchanted 10k (NG / N/A)
24 - Dis_Yoda - Enchanted 10k (NG / N/A)
24 - DIS-OH - Enchanted 10k (NG / N/A) GSC
25 - DIS-OH - Princess Half Marathon (NG / N/A) GSC
25 - apdebord - Princess Half Marathon (NG / N/A)

March
04 - apdebord - Newport News One City Maritime 8k (NG / N/A)
04 - Chaitali - Pacer's St. Pat's 5k/10k (NG / N/A)
18 - SarahDisney - United Airlines NYC Half Marathon (2:40:00 / N/A)
25 - roxymama - Shamrock Shuffle 8k (44:19 / N/A)
31 - run.minnie.miles - The Early Bird 10 Miler (TBD / N/A)

April
14 - apdebord - Dismal Swap Stomp Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
16 - Wendy98 - Boston Marathon (TBD / N/A)
20 - TinkerBellLiz - Star Wars Dark Side 5K (NG / N/A)
20 - The Expert - Star Wars Dark Side 5K (NG / N/A)
20 - HomeiswhereMickeyis - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
21 - TinkerBellLiz - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (NG / N/A) Challenge
21 - The Expert - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (NG / N/A) Challenge
21 - Dis_Yoda - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A)
22 - TinkerBellLiz - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Challenge
22 - The Expert - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A) Challenge
22 - roxymama - Naperville Women's Half Marathon (2:15:00 / N/A)
28 - DIS-OH - Cap City Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
29 - Chaitali - National Women's Half Marathon (2:59:59 / N/A)

May
06 - JulieODC - Providence Half Marathon (2:10:00 / N/A)
06 - HomeiswhereMickeyis - USA Beach Running Championship 10k (PR / N/A)
19 - disneydaydreamer33 - Ogden Half Marathon (NG / N/A)

June

July
14 - disneydaydreamer33 - American Fork Steel Days 10k (NG / N/A)

August

September
02 - apdebord - RNR Virginia Beach Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
08 - Baloo in Mi - Grand Rapids Marathon (NG / N/A)

October
07 - roxymama - Chicago Marathon (NG / N/A)
07 - apdebord - Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
13 - disneydaydreamer33 - Salt Lake City Haunted Half Marathon (NG / N/A)

November
22 - disneydaydreamer33 - Thankful Half Marathon (NG / N/A)

December

Please add my race:

March 10, 2018 - avondale - Rock n Roll Half Marathon Washington DC (2:07 / N/A)

Thanks!