2012 WDW Half-Marathon/Marathon Thread

[Garyhoov]

I was waiting for someone else to do it once registration opened, but it appears we have a bunch of slackers around here.:lookaroun

So who's in and who's thinking about it.

I'm registered for the half.

[Hooker]

I'm in, but not officially. I'm gonna do the half again because it looks like Joy is going to do it. We'll probably register in the next week or so.

[Garyhoov]

I'm in, but not officially. I'm gonna do the half again because it looks like Joy is going to do it. We'll probably register in the next week or so.

Cool!:thumbs

Maybe this thread will prompt Christy, Sherman and Mary to commit.:whistle

[Doug11]

I'm cheering for you all! :D

Did you see that in honor of the 15th anniversary of the half marathon, they are changing the Donald Duck medal this year? :thumbs

Of course, it figures that after I participated in the Donald Duck for three years in a row, the year I don't run they come out with a new medal. But I only ran the full marathon twice and I have two different Mickey Mouse medals. :D

Which is the same number of Donald Ducks in my greedy little paws - curse being swept in 2010! :mad :lol And 2009 was the first year of the most current version of Donald Duck, which I like much better than its predecessor medal.

Good luck to both of you with your half marathons! I hope you both set personal records in 2011. :king

[Hooker]

You're going to come and cheer us on, aren't you?

[Doug11]

I will probably be running the Mississippi Blues marathon (http://www.msbluesmarathon.com/), actually. :D But I will be cheering you on in spirit. :p

[figmentmom]

Maybe this thread will prompt Christy, Sherman and Mary to commit.:whistle

Maaaaaaayyyyyyyyybe...:huh

[Hooker]

Maaaaaaayyyyyyyyybe...:huh

Joy would love to have a walking partner. :whistle

[xfkirsten]

I'm still sitting on the "wait and see what life does" fence again...

[Doug11]

Disney blog hints at a new announcement coming up soon. Comments say statements were made at the Disney princess half marathon of a new Walt Disney World race. Any insights?

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/RunDisney

[figmentmom]

Joy would love to have a walking partner. :whistle


I'm still sitting on the "wait and see what life does" fence again...

Oh, I hear you, Kirsten. Me, too. :blush

[Garyhoov]

Oh, I hear you, Kirsten. Me, too. :blush

Well you could always plan to come to Disney World around that time -the weather's great, hotel prices are low and crowds are light - you can meet with us for lunch (whether you run/walk or not).

. . . and if you choose, while your there, to participate in a fun, unique experience, joining literally 10's of thousands of people, on an odyssey from Epcot and Magic Kingdom and back - seeing things you otherwise never get to see while crowds and bands cheer you the whole way. You'll experience the thrill of crossing the start line with fireworks and cheering and characters while it's still dark and the armadillos are still out. . . . well, hey, that's always an option too.:whistle

[figmentmom]

Well you could always plan to come to Disney World around that time -the weather's great, hotel prices are low and crowds are light - you can meet with us for lunch (whether you run/walk or not).

. . . and if you choose, while your there, to participate in a fun, unique experience, joining literally 10's of thousands of people, on an odyssey from Epcot and Magic Kingdom and back - seeing things you otherwise never get to see while crowds and bands cheer you the whole way. You'll experience the thrill of crossing the start line with fireworks and cheering and characters while it's still dark and the armadillos are still out. . . . well, hey, that's always an option too.:whistle

Hmmm...

[Hooker]

To run or not to run....

http://niemann.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/to-run-or-not-to-run/

[figmentmom]

To run or not to run....

http://niemann.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/to-run-or-not-to-run/

:rotfl

[BeeJay]

I'm on the fence for 2012...for a couple reasons. I'm just going to have to wait and see on this one.

[BeeJay]

However, I'll do it if Christy comes...just because I know the opportunity might not arise again. :lookaroun

[Christy]

:rotfl

We're going the first week of December... not sure I can sucker them (andy) into believing I need to be there again a month later :goofy

I dunno. We'll see. It's just such a bad time of year! :(

[xfkirsten]

Soooo, just got home today... have a half marathon tomorrow, and huuuuuuuge MK flip-flop blisters on my feet. :lol

[Doug11]

I will send you a box of raisin bran, brand of your choice if you finish your half marathon tomorrow.

Hey, I am just here to be supportive. :D :D :D

good luck, in the a.m. (and even better luck with the interview/swim test) :D

[xfkirsten]

Forgot to post the results... I finished, although in a pitiful (for me) 2:30. My abs were killing me. :lol Now I've been napping for two days...

[Doug11]

Yay! A finish is a finish! :king Beautiful view, eh? :)

so, about that cereal. . . :lookaroun

[Doug11]

What if . . . in January of 2012 there was a new Disney half marathon but it wasn't in Florida?

Intrigued?

http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-news/theme-parks/exclusive-disn/

http://cdn.stitchkingdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Tinker.jpg

[Garyhoov]

What if . . . in January of 2012 there was a new Disney half marathon but it wasn't in Florida?

Intrigued?

http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-news/theme-parks/exclusive-disn/

http://cdn.stitchkingdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Tinker.jpg

The only thing that interests me about that is it might pull some of the crowd from Disney World.

[Doug11]

They admit they don't even know for sure what will be announced, but I did find it interesting the Mrs. Potts clue can refer to the shape of the Disneyland and Cali Adventure parks. "Hidden Mrs. Potts?" :lol I have to say I don't understand why any major races would be targeted to a single sex. I'm sure as hell not going to cross the country to run a "girls' race." :lol

[Garyhoov]

They admit they don't even know for sure what will be announced, but I did find it interesting the Mrs. Potts clue can refer to the shape of the Disneyland and Cali Adventure parks. "Hidden Mrs. Potts?" :lol I have to say I don't understand why any major races would be targeted to a single sex. I'm sure as hell not going to cross the country to run a "girls' race." :lol

I wasn't clear from the article if they were working off clues or had some inside info. It seems like, from the specifics they listed and the clues they discussed, they either know something . . . or are taking a wild guess. The only thing that seems clear from the clues is that it will be at Disneyland.:shrug

[Garyhoov]

If you go back and read the article, it seems like this:

"but we can confirm that on Tuesday, April 19 at approximately 10 am ET (7 am PT), Disney will announce the inaugural ‘Tinker Bell Half Marathon’ at the Disneyland Resort.

The runDisney ‘Tinker Bell Half Marathon’ will provide ‘women and girls an opportunity to celebrate health, fitness, active lifestyles’ and will take place at the Disneyland Resort from January 27-29."

. . . comes from a "Pre-Release Announcement" from Disney. I suspect that Disney is getting that statement out there, along with what appears to be an official logo in advance of an official announcement and more details.

This whole thing, from the beginning of the teasing until now, is striking me as a dramatic case of: "Too much sizzle, not enough steak" .

[Doug11]

The announcement has been made. Go to Run Disney for the details. Or read Gary's post above and save time. $120 registration fee.

Seeing as how I am neither a woman nor a girl, back to work for me. :sad

[Christy]

Lame. :dunno

Why can't women and girls celebrate fitness without a fairy being involved :lookaroun

[Garyhoov]

Just dusting this thread off to see how everybody's doing. I have been really sloppy and now I'm trying to jump-start my training. Not sure what kind of shape I'll be in by January at this rate.

[Doug11]

I am eagerly awaiting the revelation of the special edition 15th Anniversary Donald Duck medal for the half marathon.

Although I won't be running at Disney this time, I will be with you in training and in spirit - and am planning to run the Mississippi Blues Marathon on Saturday, January 7. It will be celebrating its own milestone - its 5th birthday. :)
https://fbcdn-profile-a.akamaihd.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/187998_174109512643716_7728652_n.jpg

And I have been doing a combination of running, weight training and being lazy. The third element has been most prevalent in this hot weather, but I do have my gym bag packed for a 45 minute run this evening after work. :D

[Garyhoov]

I am eagerly awaiting the revelation of the special edition 15th Anniversary Donald Duck medal for the half marathon.



Have we not seen that yet? I hope it doesn't clash with my others. I need 4 more to do the Mark Spitz thing.:lookaroun

[Christy]

I have run twice this week :) Couple miles each, not really going for it at this point :lol

[figmentmom]

Have we not seen that yet? I hope it doesn't clash with my others. I need 4 more to do the Mark Spitz thing.:lookaroun

:rotfl

Still hard at the walk thing. I am SO not a runner, though. :blush

[Christy]

Have we not seen that yet? I hope it doesn't clash with my others. I need 4 more to do the Mark Spitz thing.:lookaroun

That was twitter worthy :rotfl

[Garyhoov]

That was twitter worthy :rotfl


I'll twitter the photo.


Anyone know where I can get a red, white and blue banana hammock?:lookaroun

[Hooker]

Here's the new medal for the half-marathon for 2012:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223602_263330133692956_139057592786878_1066704_646 4402_n.jpg

[Doug11]

I've been wondering what it would look like. :lookaroun

It reminds me of the earlier medal, just prior to the one they have used for the past three years:

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/mini-marathons-1.jpg

This is my favorite combination that I have seen:

http://felixwong.com/gallery/images/d/disney_world_marathon09-15.JPG

But the 5 year Goofy medal was awesome!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZeCnyFaWFz8/S24KiaCF3nI/AAAAAAAABks/ZzW4s7bxnKk/s400/P1100128.JPG

[Doug11]

and the Tinkerbell medal:

http://runinfinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tinker_bell_half_marathon_medal.jpg

"If you had wings, had wings, had wings. . ." :D :lookaroun

[figmentmom]

and the Tinkerbell medal:

http://runinfinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tinker_bell_half_marathon_medal.jpg

"If you had wings, had wings, had wings. . ." :D :lookaroun

If I had wings, I might sign up to run. :rotfl

[Hooker]

If I had wings, I might sign up to run. :rotfl

But you could walk...

[figmentmom]

But you could walk...

I'd need wings for that too, I think.. :rotfl

[Doug11]

All this talk of half marathons in the hottest, most humid weather of the year, at least around here. :no

Who is currently in training for a specific race? I want to be, but I am not running right now. :nope

[Garyhoov]

All this talk of half marathons in the hottest, most humid weather of the year, at least around here. :no

Who is currently in training for a specific race? I want to be, but I am not running right now. :nope

I am currently in training for a cruise.:lookaroun

[Hooker]

All this talk of half marathons in the hottest, most humid weather of the year, at least around here. :no

Who is currently in training for a specific race? I want to be, but I am not running right now. :nope

Semi-training for Disney half. Kicks in 100% last week of the month.

[Doug11]

Disney race medals - there is a 2 minute video on the Disney parks blog today and if you watch you can see the upcoming medals. there is a huge Disneyland medal and the chip and dale relay medal I've never seen before. :D

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/08/behind-the-scenes-designing-a-rundisney-medal/

[Hooker]

Disney race medals - there is a 2 minute video on the Disney parks blog today and if you watch you can see the upcoming medals. there is a huge Disneyland medal and the chip and dale relay medal I've never seen before. :D

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/08/behind-the-scenes-designing-a-rundisney-medal/AWESOME!! Thanks, Doug.

[BeeJay]

All this talk of half marathons in the hottest, most humid weather of the year, at least around here. :no

Who is currently in training for a specific race? I want to be, but I am not running right now. :nope

I've spent the summer training for the DL Half, albeit all indoors. Treadmills have their own aspect of mental challenge, but I just absolutely can't hack this weather. Taking a quick holiday weekend trip to Anaheim on Friday. :D

[Doug11]

I am jealous of the trip! :tongue.

Have to admit, a little jealous of the 13.1 romp through Disneyland and Anaheim, too. :D

The finisher medals look awesome! D is for Doug! :king

[Doug11]

This is cool. You input your finishing time for a run and it projects out what you could expect to accomplish in a longer run, taking into account the body's inability to sustain speeds over longer times/distances

http://www.marathonguide.com/fitnesscalcs/predictcalc.cfm

I input my fastest ever 5K finish time of 26:51 and came up with a half marathon time of 2:04:41 (I wish!) and a full marathon time of 4:21:10 (I might kill for a finish that good :lookaroun )

Likewise, I put in my slowest 5K finish time of 31:19 and came up with 2:25:26 and 5:04:37 (much closer to reality, but still giving me the benefit of the doubt! :lol )

[Garyhoov]

This is cool. You input your finishing time for a run and it projects out what you could expect to accomplish in a longer run, taking into account the body's inability to sustain speeds over longer times/distances

http://www.marathonguide.com/fitnesscalcs/predictcalc.cfm

I input my fastest ever 5K finish time of 26:51 and came up with a half marathon time of 2:04:41 (I wish!) and a full marathon time of 4:21:10 (I might kill for a finish that good :lookaroun )

Likewise, I put in my slowest 5K finish time of 31:19 and came up with 2:25:26 and 5:04:37 (much closer to reality, but still giving me the benefit of the doubt! :lol )

Cool!:thumbs

[Doug11]

My marathon goal is to finish under 5 hours, even if it means 4 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds. To get there, I have to shave roughly 17 minutes off my prior finishing times.

[figmentmom]

I've spent the summer training for the DL Half, albeit all indoors. Treadmills have their own aspect of mental challenge, but I just absolutely can't hack this weather. Taking a quick holiday weekend trip to Anaheim on Friday. :D

I'm GREEN with jealousy!

[Hooker]

Hot off the press, these are the percentages for each run as of 10/25:
GOOFY-93
Full - 82
Half -86
5K - 69
Kids Runs- 66

Weren't these races full by this time last year? Seems like registration is dragging this year.

[figmentmom]

Hot off the press, these are the percentages for each run as of 10/25:
GOOFY-93
Full - 82
Half -86
5K - 69
Kids Runs- 66

Weren't these races full by this time last year? Seems like registration is dragging this year.

Maybe the economy is having an effect. It's expensive, committing to a Disney run - flying down there, getting a hotel, renting a car...registration fees are just the tip of the iceberg. :dunno

[Hooker]

Maybe the economy is having an effect. It's expensive, committing to a Disney run - flying down there, getting a hotel, renting a car...registration fees are just the tip of the iceberg. :dunno

Very true. I'm wondering if they've gone beyond the saturation point.

[Doug11]

Sapphire Metropolis Disney Marathon history point:

Marathon running began when one B-rad waited too long to register for the half marathon and registration closed due to capacity . . . in March! So, he decided to train for a full marathon. yeah.

registration dragged last year, too. It was questionable whether the races would sell out, although they were eventually announced as having been full. I'm pretty certain there were less finishers of the full marathon (13,530) in 2011 as compared to 2010. I would say the yearly increase in registration fees combined with the sluggish world wide economy is having an effect, because it is a great race event.

[Hooker]

Sapphire Metropolis Disney Marathon history point:

Marathon running began when one B-rad waited too long to register for the half marathon and registration closed due to capacity . . . in March! So, he decided to train for a full marathon. yeah.

registration dragged last year, too. It was questionable whether the races would sell out, although they were eventually announced as having been full. I'm pretty certain there were less finishers of the full marathon (13,530) in 2011 as compared to 2010. I would say the yearly increase in registration fees combined with the sluggish world wide economy is having an effect, because it is a great race event.So, might we see a decrease in the cost next year? Maybe they will offer a deep "discount" to early birds. I don't know whether we'll do it again in 2013 or not. Joy is doing great training for her walking half, so she may want to give it another go.

[Doug11]

Last call for the Goofy Challenge, 2012. It is at 93%, and so based on what they have done in the past, this will be at capacity soon.


But the real reason for this post is this tidbit from the WDW Mouseplanet update: "…The 2012 version of the Expedition Everest Challenge (a 5K event that also involves an obstacle course and scavenger hunt) takes place on May 5, 2012. No registration date has yet been announced."


May 5? The original in 2008 was in late September. They move up the date of this event every year, but I think it is cool that it is still around. It is the only 5K that I know of where you get a shirt, a medal (ultra cool fake copper, fake compass medal!) and a passport as part of the race swag. :thumbs

And May 5? Cinco de Mayo? :king

Anyone else ever interested in this race?

[Hooker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZlXWp6vFdE&feature=related

[Doug11]

So, how is that training going for everyone?

My biggest shortfall is that I keep agreeing to run these short 5K races on the weekends when I need to be doing long 12-20 mile runs, but I am feeling good and hitting the track about 3 to 4 nights per week, which is as good as I have ever done.

[Hooker]

So, how is that training going for everyone?

My biggest shortfall is that I keep agreeing to run these short 5K races on the weekends when I need to be doing long 12-20 mile runs, but I am feeling good and hitting the track about 3 to 4 nights per week, which is as good as I have ever done.17.3 miles the weekend before last and planning on 19 this weekend. I'm actually enjoying it. I'm only running two other days and my body appreciates it.

[Hooker]

We're leaving this afternoon for our race weekend. I feel like this is the best I've been trained for a race, but I've also had that nagging feeling all week like I'm coming down with something. So, I hope I stay in good health and make it through and have a good time. I'm going for a personal best on Saturday and then just enjoy the race on Sunday. Joy is predictably anxious and nervous for her first race, but I think she'll do fine. She's trained for a 15 minute mile pace, so I'm excited for her and proud of what she has accomplished.

Bags are packed, one more day of work, and I'll be checking back in on Monday, unless I find some time in the room at Disney.

:wave

[Christy]

We're leaving this afternoon for our race weekend. I feel like this is the best I've been trained for a race, but I've also had that nagging feeling all week like I'm coming down with something. So, I hope I stay in good health and make it through and have a good time. I'm going for a personal best on Saturday and then just enjoy the race on Sunday. Joy is predictably anxious and nervous for her first race, but I think she'll do fine. She's trained for a 15 minute mile pace, so I'm excited for her and proud of what she has accomplished.

Bags are packed, one more day of work, and I'll be checking back in on Monday, unless I find some time in the room at Disney.

:wave

Good luck, and since I know you'll do great, an early congrats! :wave

[Doug11]

Good luck, Scott! :wave

I'm headed to Jackson tomorrow for the packet pickup. Should be running at the same time on Saturday morning.

[Hooker]

If anyone wants to keep up with my times, you can track me here: http://www.xacte.com/templates/disney/marathon/

Good luck, Doug!

[Garyhoov]

Go Scott! Keep us updated.

[figmentmom]

We're leaving this afternoon for our race weekend. I feel like this is the best I've been trained for a race, but I've also had that nagging feeling all week like I'm coming down with something. So, I hope I stay in good health and make it through and have a good time. I'm going for a personal best on Saturday and then just enjoy the race on Sunday. Joy is predictably anxious and nervous for her first race, but I think she'll do fine. She's trained for a 15 minute mile pace, so I'm excited for her and proud of what she has accomplished.

Bags are packed, one more day of work, and I'll be checking back in on Monday, unless I find some time in the room at Disney.

:wave

Go, Scott and Doug! :hugs

[Garyhoov]

Doug did you sign up for one at Disneyland? I had in my brain that you were doing Disnyland in Jan, but now I remember that you were doing Jackson at the same time as Disney World. Do you have a Disneyland run coming up or am I just confused.

[Doug11]

Doug did you sign up for one at Disneyland? I had in my brain that you were doing Disnyland in Jan, but now I remember that you were doing Jackson at the same time as Disney World. Do you have a Disneyland run coming up or am I just confused.

No, you have it right. I've made some noise about doing the Disneyland half marathon Labor Day weekend. I haven't signed up, but am giving it strong consideration.

I'm seriously considering filling out the runner health info on the back of the bib for only the second time ever - the first being my first ever race. :lol

[figmentmom]

I'm seriously considering filling out the runner health info on the back of the bib for only the second time ever - the first being my first ever race. :lol

Actually, I think that's a good idea. :hugs

[Hooker]

First chance to post today....and I killed the race today. Sometimes you just know whether you have it or not, and today was one of those days when I knew I was in a zone. My goal was an 11:00 mile, which would've been 10 seconds faster per mile than my best time ever. After mile one, I was at 11:40. I picked up the pace and was at 22:01 after two miles, right on pace. Then, I was 15 seconds ahead, then I was 25 seconds ahead, then 45, and it kept growing. I finished in 2:20:28, over six minutes better than my previous best. It was a perfect day for running--49 degrees and no breeze.

Joy did hers in 3:26:31 and was thrilled with what she did. In all, it was a great day for both of us and we just finished walking through Epcot all day, including a trip to the Boardwalk for dinner.

[Doug11]

Congrats Scott and Joy!

Very proud of you both. :king

It was important for me to run and finish this race to let people know I am my same old self. Other than a slower finish time due to training deficiencies, mission accomplished. It was warm out there though. Still, very glad to have run it

[Garyhoov]

Cool!! Congratulations Scott, Joy and Doug!

[Hooker]

Congrats Scott and Joy!

Very proud of you both. :king

It was important for me to run and finish this race to let people know I am my same old self. Other than a slower finish time due to training deficiencies, mission accomplished. It was warm out there though. Still, very glad to have run itGood for you. You needed this for yourself too.

[Garyhoov]

Can we count on photos?

[Doug11]

I didn't take any photos today and only saw the on course photographer at the finish line. Pretty sure I'm not buying THAT one. :lol

[Christy]

Great job, everybody!! :thumbs

[pinkrose]

Great job Scott, Joy, and Doug!!! :thumbs

[Doug11]

I just read at wdwmagic that among rare characters for marathon weekend were the 3 Little Pigs with the Big Bad Wolf. How cool!

Last year you could get a photo with all the fairies (skipped that one :lol ) Princess and the frog characters in 2010 and in 2009 most of the cast of Robin Hood. The characters are always fun.

[Hooker]

Yes, the Three Little Pigs were out there now that you mention it. Princess and the Frog characters were at Liberty Square for both races.

Today's race was a day to just cruise and take it easy. It was very tough going out again, especially after I gave Saturday's race so much. First couple of miles I was wondering what the heck I was doing out there! Miles 9-11 were the toughest, but I took a gel and finished ok. Doug, the relay finished in the MK parking lot, right when it came up on the left. I finished the race in 2:47:48, much slower than Saturday, but I really don't care--I got the inaugural medal! I guess I'll take a picture of it and post it on Facebook.

Glad to be home, had a fantastic time, but am I ever sore! BioFreeze is my new best friend.

[Doug11]

Bio freeze is awesome. Non-Disney races don't have it on tap so I took some packs in my utility belt. Applied to knees at mile 13 and to hamstrings at mile 18. :)

When you finish your part of the relay, does Disney transport you to the finish?

Speaking of, I recalled the Magic Kingdom came up at mile 10 and you ran through the park for mile 11. How did you gypped out of running through the castle?

[Hooker]

Bio freeze is awesome. Non-Disney races don't have it on tap so I took some packs in my utility belt. Applied to knees at mile 13 and to hamstrings at mile 18. :)

When you finish your part of the relay, does Disney transport you to the finish?

Speaking of, I recalled the Magic Kingdom came up at mile 10 and you ran through the park for mile 11. How did you gypped out of running through the castle?When we finished, they took us back to the Epcot staging area.

We ran through the castle. It's the marathon course exactly, we just veered off at the 13 mile marker.

[Christy]

Bio freeze is awesome. Non-Disney races don't have it on tap so I took some packs in my utility belt. Applied to knees at mile 13 and to hamstrings at mile 18. :)

When you finish your part of the relay, does Disney transport you to the finish?

Speaking of, I recalled the Magic Kingdom came up at mile 10 and you ran through the park for mile 11. How did you gypped out of running through the castle?

Things I never thought of :lol I figured you just suck it up, run til the finish line, then suffer :goofy

[Garyhoov]

Yes, the Three Little Pigs were out there now that you mention it. Princess and the Frog characters were at Liberty Square for both races.

Today's race was a day to just cruise and take it easy. It was very tough going out again, especially after I gave Saturday's race so much. First couple of miles I was wondering what the heck I was doing out there! Miles 9-11 were the toughest, but I took a gel and finished ok. Doug, the relay finished in the MK parking lot, right when it came up on the left. I finished the race in 2:47:48, much slower than Saturday, but I really don't care--I got the inaugural medal! I guess I'll take a picture of it and post it on Facebook.

Glad to be home, had a fantastic time, but am I ever sore! BioFreeze is my new best friend.

Cool! I forgot you were doing the relay. (because, you know, it's too difficult to actually read your signature).:blush

How did it work? Was it a true relay with someone else waiting for you to finish so they could go or was it just a combined time thing?

[Hooker]

It really was a relay. He was there at the finish line, we shook hands, he gave me his silver warming wrap, and off he went. He couldn't leave until I showed up. He and I had a combined time of 6:02:and change. Pfft, I had to carry his sorry behind! :lol At least we didn't have to exchange a baton or anything like that. It was different, but it was still a grueling 13.1 miles. I actually saw him running through the Studios after I had gone back and gotten cleaned up and joined the family.

[Garyhoov]

It really was a relay. He was there at the finish line, we shook hands, he gave me his silver warming wrap, and off he went. He couldn't leave until I showed up. He and I had a combined time of 6:02:and change. Pfft, I had to carry his sorry behind! :lol At least we didn't have to exchange a baton or anything like that. It was different, but it was still a grueling 13.1 miles. I actually saw him running through the Studios after I had gone back and gotten cleaned up and joined the family.

That sounds sort of cool!:thumbs

[Doug11]

My official finish time was 5:32:52. I came in 610th place out of 726 full marathon finishers.

While my finish time is nothing to brag about, I am encouraged that it isn't THAT much slower than my previous finish times (5:18) so with some training between now and March, I may yet be able to reach a personal record in Little Rock.

[Hooker]

I have until March 7 to decide whether or not to sign up for the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington, D.C. I would love to do this race.

[Doug11]

My splits show that my pace at 5 miles was 10:48 minutes per mile. At 10 miles, the same. I was easy coasting for those first 10 miles.

At 15 miles, I had slowed to around 11:30 per mile. At 20 miles, I was at 12 minutes per mile for the whole race. Still, 12 minute miles would have allowed a 5:15 finish time. I ended up with a 12:42 minutes per mile finish time. :o

Oh well, there's the room for improvement. Going to do a half marathon in Birmingham next month and try to get in shape to do a full in Little Rock in March.

[Hooker]

90% sure that I'm going to do Marine Corps in October. Then, I think I will shoot for the Atlanta Marathon in March, 2013. Two major races a year is good enough for me.

[Doug11]

What is your second major race for 2013??

[Hooker]

What is your second major race for 2013??

Do you have a suggestion?

[Garyhoov]

I hear they have a marathon in Boston.:lookaroun

[Hooker]

I hear they have a marathon in Boston.:lookaroun
I'm so slow, I wouldn't even be allowed to sniff that marathon's butt.

[Garyhoov]

I'm so slow, I wouldn't even be allowed to sniff that marathon's butt.

:rotfl

[Doug11]

speaking of slow . . .

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If I had to pick two marathons for 2013 right now for you, the two you named are certainly on my list. You should look into New Orleans though. It would be fun for you.

[Garyhoov]

speaking of slow . . .

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If I had to pick two marathons for 2013 right now for you, the two you named are certainly on my list. You should look into New Orleans though. It would be fun for you.

:thumbs

You almost look as worn out as me . . .

. . . but me after only 13 miles.:blush

[Doug11]

Do the following four words capture your imagination:

"Disney . . . Villains . . . Hollywood . . . Bash"

http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/ewwos/images/events/rundisney/tower-of-terror-10-miler/Tower%20Ad_Web%20Stage.jpg


:lookaroun


Well, if so you will want to check out this race and registration opened today:

http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/tower-of-terror-10-miler

10 miles is shorter than a half marathon. I'm going to TRY *crosses fingers* to make time and save money to do this one!

[Doug11]

How Much Will it Cost?

Interesting story - assumes the person doing a first time Disney Race has no gear and is starting from scratch. That said, the article should still be a valuable budgeting tool.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/9880/runDisney_Events_How_Much_Will_It_Cost

[Garyhoov]

Do the following four words capture your imagination:

"Disney . . . Villains . . . Hollywood . . . Bash"

http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/ewwos/images/events/rundisney/tower-of-terror-10-miler/Tower%20Ad_Web%20Stage.jpg


:lookaroun


Well, if so you will want to check out this race and registration opened today:

http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/rundisney/tower-of-terror-10-miler

10 miles is shorter than a half marathon. I'm going to TRY *crosses fingers* to make time and save money to do this one!

That is intriguing. 10 miles is about the point I run out of gas. It would be interesting to just be finishing at that point - though if I train for ten maybe I'll run out at seven.:lookaroun

There's no way I'd do it this year (Linda and I are planning to go for a relaxing Disney trip in Dec.), but it might be something to think about for 2013.:)

[Doug11]

I feel the same way about the distance, Gary. With these half marathons and full marathons, I can run 10 miles at a good pace without getting so tired that I want to stop.

If we do this, we would probably look to get into town mid-afternoon to hit up a Friday night Not So Scary Halloween party at the Magic Kingdom, and the Hollywood Studios after party on Saturday. The question is whether we would take Monday off work so as to stick around on Sunday for the Wine and Dine at Epcot. That's always a good time!

[Doug11]

Registration for the Disney Marathon, Half Marathon, Goofy opened today. I just received this e-mail:

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 20th ANNIVERSARY WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON!
JANUARY 10–13, 2013
You've run the race before, but sign up now for the biggest runDisney event yet! To celebrate the 20th Anniversary, participants will be treated to more on-course excitement than ever before! As you run through all four Theme Parks, you'll find more characters and even a Mile 20 spectacular! Plus, you'll take home the all-new commemorative Mickey Mouse finisher medal.

During the race weekend, families can experience fun events for runners of every age. Don't miss the Half Marathon, Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge, Disney's Family Fun Run 5K and the runDisney Kids' Races!

*Also, if you book through 407-WDW-IRUN and register for a four (4) or more night stay at a select Walt Disney World® Resort hotel during Marathon Weekend, you will receive one (1) souvenir runDisney keepsake gift. Click here for more details or call 407-WDW-IRUN to book your stay!

They do make it tempting, don't they? :lol The best $150 for a race you might ever spend. Well, that's just the beginning of the expense. :lol

[Hooker]

Maybe if i did a half in October, I could do the full in January..... :whistle

[Doug11]

No Chip and Dale relay this year. Fooey!

[Doug11]

Warning: graphic story ahead. Proceed at your own risk. :lookaroun

After what, four years of running? I have my first casualty. The big toe nail injured in this January's Blues Marathon had turned purple and then all sorts of other colors and even started to separate itself from the nail bed a few weeks ago - but this morning was the final straw. After coming in from a short run last night, I felt some pain down there and when I checked the toenail, it was swinging open like a refrigerator door, but wouldn't unattach itself from the side of my toe. So I did the work for it this morning.

Its gross up under there, too. What was growing underneath reminds me of Voldemort growing on that teacher's head in the first movie of the Harry Potter series. Gross!

[Garyhoov]

Warning: graphic story ahead. Proceed at your own risk. :lookaroun

After what, four years of running? I have my first casualty. The big toe nail injured in this January's Blues Marathon had turned purple and then all sorts of other colors and even started to separate itself from the nail bed a few weeks ago - but this morning was the final straw. After coming in from a short run last night, I felt some pain down there and when I checked the toenail, it was swinging open like a refrigerator door, but wouldn't unattach itself from the side of my toe. So I did the work for it this morning.

Its gross up under there, too. What was growing underneath reminds me of Voldemort growing on that teacher's head in the first movie of the Harry Potter series. Gross!

I was fine up until the last paragraph.:sick

I'm getting back on the treadmill and getting back into it very slowly.

I tried some New-Balance minimus shoes after talking to a co-worker who is very into the whole barefoot (or nearly so) thing. They didn't work for me, but I think it's because of my pronation. My feet were falling at an awkward angle in them, and I could feel it in my ankles. It made me appreciate how the shape of my standard shoe directs my foot as it comes down.

[figmentmom]

Warning: graphic story ahead. Proceed at your own risk. :lookaroun

After what, four years of running? I have my first casualty. The big toe nail injured in this January's Blues Marathon had turned purple and then all sorts of other colors and even started to separate itself from the nail bed a few weeks ago - but this morning was the final straw. After coming in from a short run last night, I felt some pain down there and when I checked the toenail, it was swinging open like a refrigerator door, but wouldn't unattach itself from the side of my toe. So I did the work for it this morning.

Its gross up under there, too. What was growing underneath reminds me of Voldemort growing on that teacher's head in the first movie of the Harry Potter series. Gross!

Lots of antibiotic ointment and a good bandage, right? :hugs

[Hooker]

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[figmentmom]

253

:rotfl

I paint mine. :lookaroun

[Garyhoov]

I had a nice, solid (slow) two mile run on the treadmill today. That may not sound like much, but that's the farthest I've one in a long time. I've been mostly doing bike with very short runs mixed in.

My ankles feel fine (at the moment), so I'm going to see if I can ease back into it and not push too hard. If things work out, maybe I'll think about doing another Disney run . . .

. . . in a couple years. :lookaroun

I'll be 50 in 2015. Maybe then.:bag

[Hooker]

Haven't registered yet, but I may be doing the Goofy in January.

[Garyhoov]

Haven't registered yet, but I may be doing the Goofy in January.

:thumbs

As I get older, my memory becomes less reliable, but weren't you done with full marathons?

. . . or do you figure 39 miles isn't really a full marathon? :lookaroun

[Christy]

:thumbs

As I get older, my memory becomes less reliable, but weren't you done with full marathons?

. . . or do you figure 39 miles isn't really a full marathon? :lookaroun

Toenails are for sissies, ONLY doing a full marathon is for chumps? :lol

[Doug11]

I'm guessing the part of the brain that registers you for a marathon is related to te part of a woman's brain that says going through childbirth again will be okay. :p.

I have run 4 marathons and always said "never again" after each one. :lol
if my doctor ever clears me, I will do it again. (but no more Goofy! :rotfl )

[Hooker]

:thumbs

As I get older, my memory becomes less reliable, but weren't you done with full marathons?

. . . or do you figure 39 miles isn't really a full marathon? :lookarounYes, I said that once, knowing I might regret those choice of words. Joy and her friend are going to walk the half again and the guy that I did the marathon relay with is going to do the Goofy, so he suggested that we all walk together and then plod our way through the marathon on Sunday. Other people are "pressuring" me :lookaroun to do it, so I figure, why not? Plus, my brother from Chicago may come down and do the half also. He's asking the "right" questions about doing it.

[Garyhoov]

Yes, I said that once, knowing I might regret those choice of words.


If you want to regret words, I think the following are better ones to regret:


Haven't registered yet, but I may be doing the Goofy in January.


:lookaroun


Seriously, sounds like a plan.

I'm toying with the idea of a LONG term plan to run a full marathon - like starting training now to run in 2015.

(talk about words to regret :lookaroun)

One thing that's holding me back (and this is going to sound really stupid) is that I can go 13 miles without peeing, but with the time it will take me to do 26 miles, I'll have to pee at least once and the idea of stopping in the middle of a race to wait in one of those looooong porta-potty lines drives me crazy.:goofy

probably a better concern is that I don't really eat or drink during runs, and I can manage that training for and running 13 miles. But if I'm going to run 26 miles, I'll have to develop better habits than that. I guess it's all part of training for a run of that length.