Disney marathon (Jan 2007)

SDuncan · 06-26-2006

For better or worse I have signed up to compete in the half marathon at Disney in January 2007. I have never ran a marathon and really do not like running. However, I am running with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societys Team in Training and supporting a good cause. As I understand I will be running through parts of Epcot and Magic Kingdom (including back stage areas).

Has anybody participated in the marathon before? Would love to hear some of your experiences as I need all I can get to get motivated.

Steve

**Dana** · 06-26-2006

Hey there! Congrats to you on entering. I have never done it, but can assure you that you will have an entire forum on here cheering you on!

SDuncan · 06-26-2006

I will need lots of cheering!

**ddoll** · 06-26-2006

Hi there! I did the half marathon this past January. It was my very first race and I was hooked! I just finished the Country Music marathon in Nashville and I'm doing the Disneyland half in September and the WDW half again in January 2007.

You're going to love it. I used a book called "Marathoning for Mortals" by John Bingham to help me prepeare. There's a really good training schedule in there.

Disneyguru · 06-26-2006

I can't say that I have or ever will.. Haaa But Congrats what a great cause. I know you will have A LOT of support here.

Goofy E · 06-26-2006

Congrats! I did the half marathon 2 years ago and had a blast and am trying to do it again this year. I also did it with TNT. They are great. My advice is to take advantage of thier training and fundraise early. I didn't really do either and it was diffecult for me towards the end. Definitly go to the pasta dinner thing the day before. It was great food, tons of people and insperational (sp?). 2 years ago the course was a little different from now but we did see some behind the scenes of Epoct and MK. Some of it not that glamorous,but some of it was cool like old ride cars etc. And it is so awesome to walk through the parks in the twighlight hours with no one else there. I was lucky to get inbetween two big groups of people and was virturally by myself through some parts so I really felt like I had the parks to myself. I'm sure you will have a great time and this will just be the first of many marathons for you! Everyone seems to get hooked after the first one.

SDuncan · 06-26-2006

I am not sure about getting hooked on the marathons. Everybody tells me that I will, but I really dont like running. Disney was a great option though for a first time.

Steve

SDuncan · 07-08-2006

Just read that the new course does not go through much of Epcot but still goes through Magic Kingdom. Runs through the castle and then go backstage by the floats.

millermouse · 07-08-2006

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Originally Posted by SDuncan

Just read that the new course does not go through much of Epcot but still goes through Magic Kingdom. Runs through the castle and then go backstage by the floats.

Backstage? Now you're talking!!!!

mrspooky · 07-09-2006

We will all be rooting for you and Ddoll in Jan! Good luck to you!

skwak · 07-09-2006

I have not run the Disney half but I have run 2 half marathons. My only advice is to go out slower the 1st half and pick up your pace the 2nd half. It is amazing how much better you feel compared to doing it the opposite.

SDuncan · 07-09-2006

I have just started training and at this point I am saying there is no way I can make it that far. Have been slowly working back into shape. Made it five miles today and it seemed like forever. I still have a long time to get into shape before the run. The thought of running through MK at 7:00-8:00 am is keeping me going for now.

**ddoll** · 07-09-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDuncan

I have just started training and at this point I am saying there is no way I can make it that far. Have been slowly working back into shape. Made it five miles today and it seemed like forever. I still have a long time to get into shape before the run. The thought of running through MK at 7:00-8:00 am is keeping me going for now.

Did you get yourself any kind of training guide? I don't mean to push that book, because there are others, but a sensible, long term training guide will give you the confidence you need to reach your goal.

SDuncan · 07-09-2006

Team in Training provides a coach and support staff for the training. The coach for my area is a personal trainer (I think he gets paid more for each person that finishes but I am not sure about that). To promote Team in training he ran 10 marathons in 19 days.

My official training does not start until mid August. I am just pre-training at this point. I have talked to the coach and have seen his training program. He says with his plan he can have anybody of any age or shape ready to complete a full marathon in four months. He believes in running no more than 3-4 days a week in order to save the joints. Only one long run a week. I have talked to a few of his students who said they had the same doubts that I do when they started and that they completed the marathon with no problems.

I am going to look at the book also just to compare. I know that I will be ready, but it seems like I have so far to go.

**ddoll** · 07-14-2006

He sounds like he's better than a book! Cool!

06-26-2006	#1 (permalink)
SDuncan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 260	Disney marathon (Jan 2007) For better or worse I have signed up to compete in the half marathon at Disney in January 2007. I have never ran a marathon and really do not like running. However, I am running with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societys Team in Training and supporting a good cause. As I understand I will be running through parts of Epcot and Magic Kingdom (including back stage areas). Has anybody participated in the marathon before? Would love to hear some of your experiences as I need all I can get to get motivated. Steve __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Walt Disney World Half Marathon 40 days 18 hours 9 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) Hey there! Congrats to you on entering. I have never done it, but can assure you that you will have an entire forum on here cheering you on! __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 11 hours 9 minutes

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SDuncan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 260	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) I will need lots of cheering! __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Walt Disney World Half Marathon 40 days 18 hours 9 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) Hi there! I did the half marathon this past January. It was my very first race and I was hooked! I just finished the Country Music marathon in Nashville and I'm doing the Disneyland half in September and the WDW half again in January 2007. You're going to love it. I used a book called "Marathoning for Mortals" by John Bingham to help me prepeare. There's a really good training schedule in there. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 14 days 18 hours 9 minutes

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Goofy E Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 49	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) Congrats! I did the half marathon 2 years ago and had a blast and am trying to do it again this year. I also did it with TNT. They are great. My advice is to take advantage of thier training and fundraise early. I didn't really do either and it was diffecult for me towards the end. Definitly go to the pasta dinner thing the day before. It was great food, tons of people and insperational (sp?). 2 years ago the course was a little different from now but we did see some behind the scenes of Epoct and MK. Some of it not that glamorous,but some of it was cool like old ride cars etc. And it is so awesome to walk through the parks in the twighlight hours with no one else there. I was lucky to get inbetween two big groups of people and was virturally by myself through some parts so I really felt like I had the parks to myself. I'm sure you will have a great time and this will just be the first of many marathons for you! Everyone seems to get hooked after the first one. __________________ 1991 - Poly 2002 - Coronodo Springs 2005 - Carribean Beach 2005 - POR

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SDuncan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 260	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) I am not sure about getting hooked on the marathons. Everybody tells me that I will, but I really dont like running. Disney was a great option though for a first time. Steve __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Walt Disney World Half Marathon 40 days 18 hours 9 minutes

07-08-2006	#8 (permalink)
SDuncan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 260	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) Just read that the new course does not go through much of Epcot but still goes through Magic Kingdom. Runs through the castle and then go backstage by the floats. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Walt Disney World Half Marathon 40 days 18 hours 9 minutes

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mrspooky Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 496	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) We will all be rooting for you and Ddoll in Jan! Good luck to you! __________________ Wish I was there right now Mrs Pooky Jan 2004 All Star Movies Jan 2005 Carribean Beach Jan 2006 POFQ Jan 2007 POFQ again May 2007 Vacation home Jan 2008 OKW (1st DVC vacation!) Jan 2009 BCV (can't believe the pool is closed!) June 2009 Vacation home for Star Wars Weekend My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 5 Minutes from the World Showcase for 8 days! Dos Equis, anyone?

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) I have not run the Disney half but I have run 2 half marathons. My only advice is to go out slower the 1st half and pick up your pace the 2nd half. It is amazing how much better you feel compared to doing it the opposite. __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

07-09-2006	#12 (permalink)
SDuncan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 260	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) I have just started training and at this point I am saying there is no way I can make it that far. Have been slowly working back into shape. Made it five miles today and it seemed like forever. I still have a long time to get into shape before the run. The thought of running through MK at 7:00-8:00 am is keeping me going for now. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Walt Disney World Half Marathon 40 days 18 hours 9 minutes

07-09-2006	#14 (permalink)
SDuncan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 260	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) Team in Training provides a coach and support staff for the training. The coach for my area is a personal trainer (I think he gets paid more for each person that finishes but I am not sure about that). To promote Team in training he ran 10 marathons in 19 days. My official training does not start until mid August. I am just pre-training at this point. I have talked to the coach and have seen his training program. He says with his plan he can have anybody of any age or shape ready to complete a full marathon in four months. He believes in running no more than 3-4 days a week in order to save the joints. Only one long run a week. I have talked to a few of his students who said they had the same doubts that I do when they started and that they completed the marathon with no problems. I am going to look at the book also just to compare. I know that I will be ready, but it seems like I have so far to go. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Walt Disney World Half Marathon 40 days 18 hours 9 minutes

07-14-2006	#15 (permalink)
ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Disney marathon (Jan 2007) He sounds like he's better than a book! Cool! __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 14 days 18 hours 9 minutes

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