WiSHers doing their first FULL Marathon at WDW - Jan 2012

Does anyone know what is available at the water, food, & aid stations?

Not really. I know at the Princess Half they have watered down poweraid and water...when you first get to a hydration stop the poweraid is first and then down the way is the water. Post over on the other thread about the weekend and you will get some that know as they have run many times.

Going long tomorrow..hope to get 24 miles in.
 
Does anyone know what is available at the water, food, & aid stations?


Like Joan said, they have water and Powerade at every station and then they disperse some GU/gels along the way, usually starting around mile 8-9. They have one Gu/gel stop during the Half Marathon, so I guess they have more in the Half. I have also seen reports of bananas and chocolate near Hollywood Stuidos, but don't take my word for it. Sometimes the WISHers are outside HS with pretzels, twizzlers and the such.

Good Luck Joan, I admire the 24 miles - wow. I am hoping to get in 22 in Sunday or at least something more than 20 as my last Long miles before the SHOW! I am tapering after that. My legs/knees/feet are feeling a bit fatigued at this moment, even on my 11 miles this past Sunday.
 
Finished my 24 miles. It was a beautiful day. I'm happy it's done and although I didn't run it all, I don't even care. I ran most of the first 20 then walked the next 2 and finished the last 2 with a mix of running and walking. It took 4:32 so that's fine with me.

Hope everyone else is getting their last LR in and weather is good.
 
As stated all water stops have Water and LemonLime PowerAde. The sport drink is a half strength mix. Usually the tables are set up with water then sport drink and except for the mile 24 station are on both sides of the course. In general, water stops are located at miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23,24 and 25

Historically, Cliff Shot Gels are handed out at mile 13 but with the advent of the relay this stop has moved to mile 8.7. The second gel stop is mile 19. Bananas are at mile 14 and 19 and candy at mile 23. Sponges are located at mile 17.5.

First aid stations are located about every other mile and will be equipped for most minor issues. They have Tylenol, bandaids, tape and Vaseline. The Vaseline will be handed out on tongue depressors - late in the race looking like a treat of some sort. Do not eat. First aid stations will also have a great gel called BioFreeze. Its a green all natural gel that works a lot like icy hot. If you use, they will squat into your hand from a container. Rub it in and be careful of your eyes and mouth. At the next water stop spend a cup and wash your hands off. Note that if you take anything more than BioFreeze or lube, be prepared to give your bib number. Its only for follow up if something happens later or post race.

Do not be afraid to use the First Aid folks, even if they stink you on a cot. They are there to help you and if you need them, please use them. Also, do not feel bad about ratting out a fellow runner. I have reported quite a few folks and even walked a couple folks to a first aid station. We are all out there for each other and safety would be one of our primary concerns. I would much rather have a First Aid staffer yank me aside for a couple minutes if I were not looking good than to allow me to get into danger. (though I would probably not be happy at the time).

Other logistics

There are little green rooms in the staging area, at the start corrals and at every aid station along the course. In addition, there are bushes just after the start line to the right. Real Restrooms are
Epcot -

Just before the gate course left and right - though note a heavy spectator load may prevent you from getting over.
Just inside the gate course left and right. Course right will be crowded I have never been course left
The Odyssey Building Course left on the other side of the pond. Also the one behind Innoventions may be open, though it may be folks making their own
Finally - Norway, last chance as we leave the park. There are a few green rooms just behind the fence

TTC - As we cross under the eve there are real facilities course right behind the building. Again, spectators are thick.

MK - Halfway down Main Street, Course Right
Tomorrowland, just after we turn left on course left
As we enter Fantasyland, we run by the Teacups... The next room is behind Pooh (so to speak)
The final one I am aware of if behind Country Bear Jamboree. There is another at park exit but cast members seem to be blocking the pathway heading there off, plus there is an aid station just around the corner.

AK -
As we enter the main part of the park, we turn left onto the party in between Africa and Asia. Just there on course left is a facility. If a hot day its AC is a welcome relief.
There is another one - though not obvious - near expedition everest.

DHS - I have never really seen one but know there are facilities on either side of Commissary Lane. Note that the park is in full operation while we are going through and this is a really narrow path. I would not plan on seeing or finding these.

Hope this helps
 

Coach Thanks for all the info. I'm going to copy and paste that to my word doc. that I'm working on with all my flight info etc.

Tracy I like the term "the SHOW". Hope your show goes well. I found giving myself permission to just get through the 24 mile today helped. My left foot is killing me and the ice bath was so painful. I also have some really ugly toes. Are you doing the Princess this year?
 
This week included a hard 8 miler plus a 20 mile long run. I am feeling the results. Glad it's taper time! In just three weeks is the payoff for all the work and miles invested! :woohoo:
 
I decided not to do my tempo run this morning. After 3 night out in a row and I hate going out in the evening and with looking at upcoming weather reports I decided to rest today. I will do some core and strength tomorrow and then I should be able to get out for 12- 15 miles on Tuesday. I'm just going to see how I feel as to how far I go. I will do some tempo runs and pick-up over the next 10 days and probably an 8-10 mile run after Christmas.

I want to slow down, but fear letting up too soon.

Hope everyone is staying healthy and injury free.
 
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Thanks for the thorough info Coach!
My last long run was cut short due to calf pain. I ended up going 15.3 instead of 20+. I wanted the longer mileage for confidence but I'm ok with this. Part of me is wishing for a less eventful fall so my training could have been more consistent but it is what it is. I've done one 20.4, two 15.3, at least one 14, and several 10-14. It'll have to be enough. I'm planning run 1/walk 1 for race day and hoping to rein myself in and start slow. I'm thinking 13:30 min/mile for the 1st half or more and then see how I'm feeling. My fastest half was just under 12 min/mile and my 20 miler was at 13:17 min/mile. I'm open to opinions though! :thumbsup2
I'm scrapping any time goals and just hoping to finish upright. I know how tough I am so I feel like I will be ok!

Amanda
 
A slow, hilly 20 miler is in the books. Pace was 16:15 min/mile.

At this point, I'm just praying that the adrenaline of race day will have me firing on all cylinders, or else this girl is toast. :confused3
 
I think the flat course will made a difference...for the good. I was running rolling hills in my neighborhood, but after gave it up after I hit the 18 mile mark and drove to the greenway which is flat and it is so much easier. "Easier" is relative, but I think you will be fine. Get in the front of your corral and don't stop for photos at first. When you get to MK (almost half way) you can see how you are doing and hopefully be able to stop for a few photos, just be selective.

We are almost there!
 
I'd really like to finish at 9:00 mm pace and I'm wondering if this is a
realistic goal. I have only completed 7 training runs of 15 miles or longer.
Two of those were a 15 mile done at 8:20 pace and an 18 at 8:50, but those were 3 months & 6 weeks ago.
Overall, I have only been training three days a week, but most of my runs under 10 miles have been at or under 8:00 pace.
I'm planning on just going for it and see what happens. Am I crazy? :confused3
 
I'd really like to finish at 9:00 mm pace and I'm wondering if this is a
realistic goal. I have only completed 7 training runs of 15 miles or longer.
Two of those were a 15 mile done at 8:20 pace and an 18 at 8:50, but those were 3 months & 6 weeks ago.
Overall, I have only been training three days a week, but most of my runs under 10 miles have been at or under 8:00 pace.
I'm planning on just going for it and see what happens. Am I crazy? :confused3

I really have no idea. But you have been training in CO so oxygen levels should help you at the lower elevation. I don't know what your elevation is, but I just have a hard time breathing up in those mountains. I hike up around Loveland Pass in Sept and just felt out of breath. I did a yoga class in Denver a few days later and was fine. But you also have temps. Hopefully it won't be too hot or humid. Hotter and especially humidity made me slower.

I'm sure you will be fine.
 
I'd really like to finish at 9:00 mm pace and I'm wondering if this is a
realistic goal. I have only completed 7 training runs of 15 miles or longer.
Two of those were a 15 mile done at 8:20 pace and an 18 at 8:50, but those were 3 months & 6 weeks ago.
Overall, I have only been training three days a week, but most of my runs under 10 miles have been at or under 8:00 pace.
I'm planning on just going for it and see what happens. Am I crazy? :confused3

In theory you may be able to head out at a 9 minute pace for the marathon. I am a little concerned about the lack of recent long runs allowing you to carry the pace the entire rce. I would suggest as a first timer backing off pace for the first 10 (until you hit MK) then letting the day carry you at a normal pace. Even though I say this, I am thinking that with the 100 foot elevation and race day excitement you are going to have a hard time keeping to a pace slower than 9...

Hang in there, we are almost there.
 
14 miler done. Decent run. Miles where anywhere between 9 and 11 mins. Sort of crazy and my right hamstring felt tight the last couple of miles. At this point I know I can do the miles, I just don't know how to keep a steady pace. I plan to do some TM work so I can hopefully get a steadier pace.
 
Here's hoping you are all enjoying or getting really close to enjoying taper madness. Staay healthy.
 
The marathon is in 11 days. The closer it gets, the more nervous I get. :eek: What have I gotten myself into? :scared1: Anyone else feeling less confident as the big day approaches?

Dave
 
The marathon is in 11 days. The closer it gets, the more nervous I get. :eek: What have I gotten myself into? :scared1: Anyone else feeling less confident as the big day approaches?

Dave

I am losing confidence each day...but hopefully I can pump myself up next week!! I am really nervous!!
 
The marathon is in 11 days. The closer it gets, the more nervous I get. :eek: What have I gotten myself into? :scared1: Anyone else feeling less confident as the big day approaches?

Dave

YES. I wasn't able to get my 20-miler in due to the weather, so that's been weighing on me, and the taper is just messing with my head. :sad2: I just keep trying to picture that Mickey medal around my neck! :woohoo:
 
I am losing confidence each day...but hopefully I can pump myself up next week!! I am really nervous!!

I'm nervous too. I've had some issues with the arch of my left foot since last March. Thought it was better until I did 18 miles on 12/17. Been resting it until today when I did 5 miles. It didn't bother me too much although it's achy tonight. Makes me worry about making it through both the half and the full. :confused:
 
I'm having all sorts of doubts! My left calf was bothering me a bit after my 20 mile run. 2 weeks later I wanted to do another 20 miles but had to stop at 15 due to calf pain. On Saturday I tried to walk 6 miles on the treadmill and was in pain for 3 days. Now I'm trying to rest it but I find it really, really stressful to do nothing! At least it doesn't hurt or feel tight anymore...

Amanda
 














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