You swear during your races?
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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
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You swear during your races?
I like beans or chews. Gels are so thick that you also need to drink water with them. Plus the Cherry Blossom flavor of Honey Stinger chews is delicious.
Swissmiss
Premium Member
Fixed my typo, but yes, in fact I did on Sunday. An a-hole in a car crossed a double white line, crossed over the lane closed to traffic to pull into a parking lot. In between me and a few other runners. Some choice words came out of my mouth and I do believe a bird flew too
Rteetz
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Yeah I’m the same. I don’t like gels/gu.
uncle jimmy
Premium Member
I started out the natural way of adding in something on long runs. Peter Rabbit fruit squeeze Banana Apple, easy on the belly and easy to open and slip, Starbucks sell them to try.
Almond Butter works well, will give you a little push without a big crash.
I ended up with using Maurten gels (caf 100 and gel 100), they don't bother my belly, I don't feel a crash like some and it doesn't have a taste that lingers. They're more $$ than some, but I only use them on very long runs.
Jeff Galloway's Marathon training book has a great chapter on the use of aids during runs.
@LAKid53 and @Rteetz I can't do Gu either, it just doesn't sit well with me and I crashed hard after using one.
Surferboy567
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I am worried about the crash this might create. I never have taken any kind of energy drinks (besides Gatorade, Powerade if you count that).
I can do that, I do during the actual Disney runs but I can incorporate that into training runs as well.
Your hydration and fueling should be what you're going to do during a race.
And don't forget to fuel several days before a race, along with hydrating.
Surferboy567
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I will definitely start to simulate it more like the actual race. I just didn’t want to carry around all that weight when it’s handed to you on the course.
Greenlawler
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Got back on schedule this week for Dopey, ran a fast 11 miles.
It felt good, I think I could have done way more.
To bad the game I was watching sucked. The Titans being this bad effects my training.
Not looking forward to next weeks 8 and 18, Saturday, Sunday.
It felt good, I think I could have done way more.
To bad the game I was watching sucked. The Titans being this bad effects my training.
Not looking forward to next weeks 8 and 18, Saturday, Sunday.
Surferboy567
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Two questions for the seasoned vets:
1.) When are maps typically released for marathon weekend?
2.) When it comes to medal framing, say I do (knock on wood) finish the Dopey Challenge. I am definitely going to get my medals framed. In the past I’ve used art of Disney this was done however with Wine & Dine. Only containing 4 medals, Dopey has 6 are they able to frame that many medals?
Another question, is Art of Disney the best option when it comes to framing medals? I thought the Wine & Dine one was done well, and that was without a character sketch as I used the EPCOT location.
1.) When are maps typically released for marathon weekend?
2.) When it comes to medal framing, say I do (knock on wood) finish the Dopey Challenge. I am definitely going to get my medals framed. In the past I’ve used art of Disney this was done however with Wine & Dine. Only containing 4 medals, Dopey has 6 are they able to frame that many medals?
Another question, is Art of Disney the best option when it comes to framing medals? I thought the Wine & Dine one was done well, and that was without a character sketch as I used the EPCOT location.
Rteetz
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1. Roughly two weeks before for each race weekend. Marathon Weekend rarely changes much at all so just assume what was last years will be this years with some slight changes.
2. I know Art of Disney will do all six. I’ve never had them done myself so I’m not sure on the process or cost personally. There are a few companies that do this third party as well. Usually 1-2 are listed in the event guide and there are usually some at the expo you can look at.
Greenlawler
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Did my 8 yesterday pretty easily, no issues ran at race pace.
Did my 18 today, first 16 miles no problems ran at race pace. Ran while watching the Titans vs Jags game. Once the Titans lost, I had no desire to run on that treadmill any longer, so I went outside. Did a lot of walking on those last two miles.
I hope they put some good characters out this year.
Did my 18 today, first 16 miles no problems ran at race pace. Ran while watching the Titans vs Jags game. Once the Titans lost, I had no desire to run on that treadmill any longer, so I went outside. Did a lot of walking on those last two miles.
I hope they put some good characters out this year.
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Greenlawler
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I thought all week I was supposed to run 9 miles for the WDW Dopey.
Went to my wife's family Thanksgiving Dinner and planned on running my 9 the next day.
However, when I checked, I was supposed to run 13 this week.
I did not have the time to run 13 today but I did 9.
I guess I am okay because I have done every Dopey.
Went to my wife's family Thanksgiving Dinner and planned on running my 9 the next day.
However, when I checked, I was supposed to run 13 this week.
I did not have the time to run 13 today but I did 9.
I guess I am okay because I have done every Dopey.
Surferboy567
Well-Known Member
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Pretty big week for me in terms of Dopey Training. The training plan called for the following distances this week. Next to each distance I put what I actually ran (which in most cases is close or right on the distance target).
Tuesday - 45 minutes (Actual 2.83 miles)
Thursday - 45 minutes (Actual 3.58 miles)
Friday - 4 mile walk (Actual 4 miles)
Saturday - 10 mile walk (Actual 10.18 miles)
Sunday - 23 mile run (Actual 22.27 miles)
The beginning part of this week in terms of training basically went off pretty well. No real issues besides some light soreness.
Once I started the 23 mile run on Sunday that also went off basically without a hitch. The reason I did cut it off short by basically .70 miles was that I was getting hungry, had next to no hydration, and it was raining. To avoid getting sick I wanted to call it off so that I wouldn’t sustain anything. After the 23 mile run I basically spent the rest of the day in bed and hobbling around. Definitely pretty sore but that is to be expected it is already steadily improving. At the conclusion of this run if not for the factors listed above I definitely feel I could have finished. I also feel I could have run the full marathon distance something I’ll be attempting to test in my last long run in 2 weeks (minus .2 miles). It also gives me an idea of how mobile I will be when it comes to exploring the parks after races.
Here are my stats for my long run:
Time: 05:08:32
Distance: 22.27 miles
Avg Pace: 13:51
*Longest run ever recorded
What is great about these numbers is that it tells the story that I should be able to finish (knock on wood) the marathon portion of Dopey without being swept. It’s also worth noting I walked the last 1.5 miles of this long run. Obviously the course, conditions, and lots of other factors are different in Florida but these numbers are encouraging. As said above, I only have one more long run/Dopey simulation week in 2 weeks then I start tapering before Dopey proper. Of course, we won’t know if I’m actually capable of finishing the proper Dopey challenge until race weekend but everything is being done in order to ensure readiness. I have yet to miss a run in the 22 weeks I have been training another first as this is the longest I have trained for anything.
In the lead up to the last long run, I plan on still training as the training plan says but taking it easier to ensure proper recovery.
Tuesday - 45 minutes (Actual 2.83 miles)
Thursday - 45 minutes (Actual 3.58 miles)
Friday - 4 mile walk (Actual 4 miles)
Saturday - 10 mile walk (Actual 10.18 miles)
Sunday - 23 mile run (Actual 22.27 miles)
The beginning part of this week in terms of training basically went off pretty well. No real issues besides some light soreness.
Once I started the 23 mile run on Sunday that also went off basically without a hitch. The reason I did cut it off short by basically .70 miles was that I was getting hungry, had next to no hydration, and it was raining. To avoid getting sick I wanted to call it off so that I wouldn’t sustain anything. After the 23 mile run I basically spent the rest of the day in bed and hobbling around. Definitely pretty sore but that is to be expected it is already steadily improving. At the conclusion of this run if not for the factors listed above I definitely feel I could have finished. I also feel I could have run the full marathon distance something I’ll be attempting to test in my last long run in 2 weeks (minus .2 miles). It also gives me an idea of how mobile I will be when it comes to exploring the parks after races.
Here are my stats for my long run:
Time: 05:08:32
Distance: 22.27 miles
Avg Pace: 13:51
*Longest run ever recorded
What is great about these numbers is that it tells the story that I should be able to finish (knock on wood) the marathon portion of Dopey without being swept. It’s also worth noting I walked the last 1.5 miles of this long run. Obviously the course, conditions, and lots of other factors are different in Florida but these numbers are encouraging. As said above, I only have one more long run/Dopey simulation week in 2 weeks then I start tapering before Dopey proper. Of course, we won’t know if I’m actually capable of finishing the proper Dopey challenge until race weekend but everything is being done in order to ensure readiness. I have yet to miss a run in the 22 weeks I have been training another first as this is the longest I have trained for anything.
In the lead up to the last long run, I plan on still training as the training plan says but taking it easier to ensure proper recovery.
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pdude81
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Great stuff. You have enough base to finish Dopey for sure, but the main challenge is to keep moving or jog/walking on Sunday when you hit the wall. So much of this is mental, but the physical preparation decides what the inputs are to your brain when making these decisions.
Surferboy567
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Thanks! I already have experience with the wall, I’ve hit it during some of my earlier training runs. Hoping pure determination, crowds, and other factors will get me through it. Probably won’t be easy but that is what makes it a challenge.
Surferboy567
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After Sunday’s long run I opted to turn today’s maintenance run into a walk. I’m fine but have a little bit of soreness (nothing too bad) and want to make sure I give myself enough time to recover. I plan on running again on Thursday or at the latest Saturday.
Swissmiss
Premium Member
Glad to see you are listening to your body and not blindly following the training plan. I am positive I will be reading a post in early January about the successful completion of your first Dopey.
pdude81
Well-Known Member
Looks like I am a scratch for Dopey this year. Having hip issues and just don't think it's a good idea to do this with inadequate training. Winging it healthy is one thing, but starting out injured would be a poor choice. I hope everyone else has a great weekend though!