Worried about the Half Marathon

[septbride2002]

I am really worried that we won't be able to do the half marathon. We haven't hardly trained at all the last month due to weather and our own laziness. I'm just so worried that we won't be able to complete it in the three hours and 30 minutes. Anyone else have this fear?

~Amanda

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Come join us on the training thread, there are a few that think they will start together and just go for it - walk the best they can and see what happens.

I think I am ready, but my body doesn't always hear the same tune my mind is playing............ I am trying to relax about it (ha - who am I kidding) but I hope the jitters just get settled when I land in Orlando and get the "magic" that is there waiting for me

Now is the time for some positive thinking too - get a walk in and see how you are doing - you will do better the day of the event - good luck!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Give it a go!!!

I had a problem with my back on my 20 mile run 2 1/2 weeks ago (Dec 11)...and pretty much was sidelined...I was told by my coaches--that it is all your training up to this point that matters..if you couldn't get out for a couple of weeks...no biggie--so long as you were getting it all in before. If there is any way to cross train to get your cardio back in--that would be good...but something simple...like 30-45 minutes..no big workouts. Right now is RELAX time!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I'm always worried about it. Do the best you can. As Lisa said, don't overtrain right now. Do what you can.

As AEG said, come over to the thread and join us.

Looking forward to meeting up with everyone from the DIS and WISH boards.

 

[NCRedding]

I am definitely worried, but realize that I have come so far from where I was that all I can do is try. If I make it great; if I don't great--because I have improved my life simply by trying!!

I said something to DH about my fears, and he replied "well if you don't make it this year, there is always next year" That is so great because I am doing this trip on my own until my DD gets out of school On Wednesday--I can't believe he was so supportive.

 

[wiskband]

Amanda,
you not only! I go through my spurts BIG TIME!
When I get off the treadmill after 10 miles, I am so siked "LIKE I CAN TOTALLY DO THIS"! and I may wake up the morning asking myself "can I really do this? I think it may be more of a general fear of never being in a marathon period! The unknown. not knowing how it all works........the possible confusion of how its organized, etc. I know I have tried to squeeze out the tiniest of details from everyone on WISH who has been in a marathon to try and understand it all. BUt the good thing is that we have WISH. There are so many of us who are doing something like this for the first time.
On eof my fears is that all of my training has been on a treadmill which makes me go a certain speed for so long, I feel like I am winging it on pavement. BUt there are 2 things that I have heard on WISH that I am keeping in mind, one was that once your there actually IN the marathon the feeling will come and i will do it! The second was right here in this tread when Granny mentions the MAGIC of WDW. I go every year ( sometimes twice ) and as corny as it may sound to some when I am there a feeling does overcome me, that feeling of just being there and being part of it. I know that will set in and help me finish. You'll be fine, just remember we are all in the same boat. Many of us may not express it because we are trying to stay positive for the rest of us, but, your true feelings are the same feelings many of us are having so once again your not alone. I hope to meet you there ( are you going to the dinner?) most of all, I hope to see you at the finish line. You'll probably get there before I do! Goodluck! see ya when we get corraled!lol

renee

 

[Susan--Ontario]

Amanda,

OUR success if getting to the start line. Sooo many of us couldn't walk a block last year without stopping for a break and LOOK at us now!!!

We can log miles and miles without even thinking about it and a 1 mile walk is nothing. I can remember back to last spring when I thought that I would die after only going for a mile and a half. Now I can do that just for fun. That is where our success lies.

If we get picked up by the sweeper van then we'll have a great big party right there in that truck. I'm sure that magic of Mickey and the do it attitude of Donald will carry us to the end.

Hope to meet you Saturday night at Trail's End.

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi amanda,

I was jut thnking the same yesterday With christmas & then I was sick - I didn't walk or anything for over a week. My best training was over a month and a half ago. Yesterday the weather was about 40s and clear so I laced up(new shoes) grabbed what I thought I would wear in disney & my headphones and tried for 12 miles. I walked for 2 1/2 hours and pedometer said 9.6. So not bad. I kept thinkning of all the excitement disney will add and the new people I will talk too ( which will keep my unbored). If you can do 4 miles at least 2x this week, you will be able to do it. And we will all be there for motivation. See ya soon

 

[TXBelle]

Amanda- Like others, I continue to go back and forth. Should I start if I don't think I can finish? Last night, for inspiration, I read Marathoning for Mortals again. That worked! As others have said, just having the courage to start the race is an achievement that most people will never know. We have trained for this. We are ready to start. Even if I only make it 6 or 7 miles, I will have achieved something that I never imagined just a year ago before I found the WISH board and the half-marathon thread. This race is for my 4 girls so that they can see that a woman can achieve anything she sets her mind to. This race is also for me, to prove to myself that I can do it. In the end, this marathon is not about the finish, it is about the starting line. I cannot wait to join everyone there.

 

[MelanieC]

Hi Amanda,
Your definately not alone! I exercised consistantly from Jan-jun and was doing so well. Then I stopped, decided I wasn't going to do the race because of saving my time off for the family. Then as time got closer, I started thinking about how when I decided not to do the marathon I sopped working out and I gained weight (20pounds). DH encouraged me to give it a try since I already paid for the registration. So here I am, I didn't work out from Jun - December and I've been to Disney, got sick had a toe problem that kept me from being really consistant.

Through it all though, I've tried to stay positive and I have worked my way up to 10.5 miles this month. Doing that I know I should be able to complete it.

I have faith that once we all get there, we will ALL be able to do it. And Bev is right, The magic will hit us all and help us get through it. You can do it!!

 

[24KK9]

Someone asked me yesterday if I'm ready. I think I'm as ready as I'm going to get.

I wasn't feeling well on our drive home from a Christmas trip to WDW last Friday. Christmas Eve. My doctor sent me to the ER where I was diagnosed with the flu. I told him I don't have time for this...I have a marathon in two weeks. But in retrospect, I'm thinking that knowing I have the marathon gave me the incentive to kick it and get well. I'm fine now. I just decided that I'll do the very best that I can. Of course I want to do the whole thing (it's what I've worked so hard for) but if I can't, it certainly won't be because I didn't try.

This time last week I was walking through the Magic Kingdom. I was thinking that when I walk through it during the marathon just the fact that I've made it that far is bound to give me that extra push. I think when we see the Magic Kingdom archway that it will give us a burst of energy and confidence.

So hang in there. You're not alone.

 

[DoeWDW]

Don't worry, Amanda! I'll be DRAGGING you to the finish line if I have to!!!

I've been walking consistent 15 minute miles. I'm not going to look at this as one LOOOOOONNNNGGGG walk. I'm going to think of it as 13 1 mile walks. I'll finish 1 mile (no problem!) and then I'll just do another. We CAN do this!

If anyone wants to walk along with me, I'm thinking I'll keep checking my watch to make sure I stay on my usual 15 minute mile pace. I love company!! We can party our way to the finish line and cheer each other on!

 

[24KK9]

I like the way you think, DoeWDW! I've found that I get overwhelmed when I think of all those miles at once. I listen to books on tape as I walk, so I've been thinking of it as one chapter at a time. I've also been trying not to think about the huge crowd of people that will be participating.

 

[karebear1]

I am scared to death that I won't finish! So- reading this thread has helped give me some hope. It's nice to know you're not in the boat alone.

 

[wiskband]

yup!yup!
this was perfect timing for your thread! SEE? we are have the same fears!!
and thats really the PURPOSE fro WISH! I mean I think thats why we keep on coming back to WISH! There is a reason for WISH and your fears and ours in one of the reasons. Keep in mind that thats why "WE" are doing this "TOGETHER". and if you have a problem getting to the finish Ill halp drag ya too! lol! but you have to promise that if I have a problem you will all dragme too! lol
renee

 

[Baileymouse]

I feel that way, too. I KNOW I can walk 13 miles - I just don't know about doing it in 3 hrs. 15 minutes. I haven't been able to train the way I would like because of weather and family problems, but I am definitely going to give it a go. My husband used to be a runner. He stopped because of his back, but at 6' 2.5" his legs are long enough that I know he won't have any worries.

We're going, we'll all have a good time and we'll do what we can. It'll be great!

 

[sap1227]

Count me in! I just can not seem to get motivated to really train, I can not explain it. I am starting to get really scared that I will not be able to finish and that I will be soooooo embarrased in front of my family and friends. But, I have commited to starting the race and will do the best I can do. I will be watching my watch to make sure I am not going to be swept.

I really like the idea of looking at it one mile at a time.

I would love to walk with others who are in the same boat, hopefully we can find a way to meet up. I really think being with others will be a big help!

Christy

 

[karebear1]

Renee................ I PROMISE!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

Today as I was doing 7 miles, I was thinking - well I have walked 11 so far, so I know that I can do 11. Okay, I am going to designate my first 2 miles as mile 12 and 13 and just get those done and over with and then I am going to continue to do the 11 I know I can do since I have done that amount before - sounds like perfectly good logic to me

Good luck - take it one mile at a time and we will be there in no time flat to get that medal!!

 

[ohMom]

i think we all doubt at times -- but we all overcome our fears and that's what makes us real winners, right?

Doreen -- i like your strategy -- 13 1 mile walks -- I definately plan on taking it a bit at a time in my head to get through. I know the first 4 miles loop around EPCOT - how fun! then the dread of street miles past some beautiful resorts though. Maybe we can think, ok we're off to see WL -- now we're going to see POLY -- I wonder how the Contemporary looks today? and powie! we are MK! walking through MK will be emotional for me -- i know it will. and then the last 3 miles are a loop around MK and we'll be high on our adrenaline by then.

my feet have been aching, my shins down right HURT at the start of my walks. I know my first 2 miles will be on the slower side for me; but i'll have to remember not to get tooooo awfully excited and push it be in pain.

yea, i get nervous too

WE CAN DO IT!