WISH Marathon Walkers?

[rkandmjsmommy]

Hi everyone
We will be in WDW for the marathon, we were there in 2004 also. I would love to do the half marathon and get the Donald medal, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the duck:0) Anyway I doubt I would be able to run it, but if I am reading correctly some of you are walking it? Can I have any and all details? I know tehre is a certain pace you have to keep up, is it possible to walk that fast? How are all of you training? HELP HELP HELP. Thanks

Denise

 

[mishoe01]

Hi Denise!!!

Welcome to WISH Walkers!! We have a thread going each week for marathon training - so make sure you check us out there.

I would like to say that I am walking the 1/2, but I may end up having to jog some of it. You are required to maintain a 16 minute mile (at the most) or you will be swept off the course. You have 3 1/2 hours to complete the 1/2. I right now, have just been trying to build up my endurance (number of miles able to walk at 1 time versus speed). Once I'm able to do more miles, I will work on the speed.

Come check us out on the Marathon training thread!

 

[Baileymouse]

Yep, we're walking it! Come and join us!

 

[wiskband]

I recall reading a post that said you would have to walk 3.8 MPH in order to do it, I believe this is correct, I have tried this speed on treadmill and that seems to be just about right.......
I found it a bit difficult but, I am also planning onjogging most of it......I will jog/walk it.
good luck
renee