Marathon Weekend 2019

[tidefan]

I'll use Higdon's Intermediate II plan. I have three 20-milers in Higdon's plan. This has been successful for me in the past. It's reasonable mileage during the week with the long stuff on the weekends. I've also used Hanson's plan, which earned me a PR, but I'm not in nearly that kind of shape right now and the weekday demands are greater. The key to any of these plans is to follow them. Follow them come rain or shine or snow or sleet or...and they'll work. Trust them. Of course, listen to your body and stay healthy, but do your runs and you'll be awesome on race day. To me, training always goes by surprisingly quickly. You rarely seem prepared enough, but if you follow a good plan, you'll be ready.

I am running the full (this will be my first full after 10 halves) and will be using the Higdon Beginner plan, just because I've never run one before. Also, my goal is just to finish (hey, it's my first one, so of course it will therefore already be a PR as long as I finish!)...

I think people just don't want a repeat of 2018 where is was so cold. Coming from WI I was wearing gloves every day for the races. I was prepared enough but I would much prefer little bit warmer.

So, I did the 5k and 10k last year and I think it was 27 the morning of the 5k. It was about as miserable as miserable gets. 27 in Florida is just different. It feels a lot colder...

 

[rteetz]

So, I did the 5k and 10k last year and I think it was 27 the morning of the 5k. It was about as miserable as miserable gets. 27 in Florida is just different. It feels a lot colder...

Yep, and coming from WI I trained in that weather yet still hated the weather at the race.

 

[Neon Cactus]

Just got back from Disney World a few weeks ago, and that was my first trip since the 2016 marathon. I kept thinking the whole week how much fun the marathon was and I've been debating it since then. So in a fit of madness, I've signed myself up for it in January. Got my reservation at Pop Century and let the countdown begin. Time to get to training again!

 

[cavepig]

2010 repeat, sorry about that.

McFlurry John

Was 2010 the ice year?

 

[steph0808]

2013 - hot as Hades. I think I drank 100 ounces of water during that marathon (I also was running with the remains of the stomach flu). Great weather for park time though.

2018 - chilly but not terrible. Horrible weather for park time - bundled up in two sweatshirts plus a jacket. I know it was in the negatives in PA, but seriously I could have used at least 50s in FL!!

 

[pluto377]

Was 2010 the ice year?

2010 was the last time I ran the marathon. It was brutal! I love cold running but that was insane. For this year I’m hoping for start temps in the 40s.

 

[Bree]

All this cold weather talk has me thinking about having a backup plan to drive my car to Epcot. I can hibernate in there until the last minute.

 

[JBinORL]

All this cold weather talk has me thinking about having a backup plan to drive my car to Epcot. I can hibernate in there until the last minute.

That's exactly what we did. We live 20 minutes away from WDW but decided to stay on property anyway to sleep in a bit more and take advantage of race transportation. Instead, we ended up driving over from POR every morning and staying in the car until the last possible minute, dropping off our bags and sitting in the middle of the corral to try and keep warm. We also ignored our run/walk alerts for the first two miles to warm up too

 

[BuckeyeBama]

All this cold weather talk has me thinking about having a backup plan to drive my car to Epcot. I can hibernate in there until the last minute.

That's exactly what we did. We live 20 minutes away from WDW but decided to stay on property anyway to sleep in a bit more and take advantage of race transportation. Instead, we ended up driving over from POR every morning and staying in the car until the last possible minute, dropping off our bags and sitting in the middle of the corral to try and keep warm. We also ignored our run/walk alerts for the first two miles to warm up too

Same here. I had every intention of meeting up with the group here before the races, but it was just too cold. Stayed in my car, nice and toasty, until the last possible moment.

 

[PrincessV]

2010 repeat, sorry about that.

McFlurry John

NOPE. No way, no how. I refuse to even consider that possibility.

Was 2010 the ice year?

Ice and SNOW! Granular, icy snow that was more like sleet, but SNOW! I wasn't running, just doing a park day, but it was brutal.

 

[LSUlakes]

2010 repeat, sorry about that.

McFlurry John

I would be ok with this. The overpass towards the end of the race could get interesting!

 

[lahobbs4]

I cannot get on board with this weather talk. It's stressing me out unnecessarily.

Who uses Tailwind? I can't figure out the logistics. Do I sip it constantly over the one hour? That's a lot more drinking than I'm used to while running! And during the marathon (when I will need more than one serving) how do you make more? I have a bag of Tailwind and have used it once for a 1.5 hour run and I liked it. I can't do chews and gels.

Thanks!

 

[jennamfeo]

I cannot get on board with this weather talk. It's stressing me out unnecessarily.

Seriously. Me too. Stop it guys.

 

[PrincessV]

Who uses Tailwind? I can't figure out the logistics. Do I sip it constantly over the one hour? That's a lot more drinking than I'm used to while running! And during the marathon (when I will need more than one serving) how do you make more? I have a bag of Tailwind and have used it once for a 1.5 hour run and I liked it. I can't do chews and gels.

I use Tailwind sometimes... I know that I drink about 12oz in an hour-ish, so I mix one scoop (100 calories) in that 12oz bottle. In cooler weather, I may only need to drink 7-8oz in an hour, so I just mix the Tailwind stronger, using a scoop and a half. I take a sip every 1/2 mile (because I have my app set up to tell me my distance every 1/2 mile - taking a sip when I get the alert just makes it easy), so I'm sipping continuously through a run - but I do that anyway, with or without Tailwind.

Tailwind makes little tubes of 200 calories each that you can bring on a run and mix with water from water stations. I cut them open ahead of time, then fold over the end and close it with a little piece of tape. Relatively easy to open later and I can mix half, then fold over and re-tape to use the rest later.

 

[UNCBear24]

The marathon was probably the best of the four days. The other races were definitely cold. I didn't want to stick around after the 5K I wanted to get it done and get back to the room instead.

Exactly!

 

[FFigawi]

Why did Paul Simon's "Slip Sliding Away" just pop into my head? Oh yeah.... the water stations!

The ones who spread the Powerade powder on the ground as a traction helper weren't very slippery at all

I cannot get on board with this weather talk. It's stressing me out unnecessarily.

Who uses Tailwind? I can't figure out the logistics. Do I sip it constantly over the one hour? That's a lot more drinking than I'm used to while running! And during the marathon (when I will need more than one serving) how do you make more? I have a bag of Tailwind and have used it once for a 1.5 hour run and I liked it. I can't do chews and gels.

Thanks!

Two ways to handle this. One, make a super concentrated bottle or bottles and sip along the way every 20-30 minutes. Two, bring the single serving packs and refill at the water stops when your bottle is empty. Option one takes less time.

 

[BriarRabbit]

I ran Goofy in 2010. A cold, cold doubleheader. Seems like most of my races are warmer this year. I'll predict a warm 2019 race weekend.

 

[Keels]

All this cold weather talk has me thinking about having a backup plan to drive my car to Epcot. I can hibernate in there until the last minute.

Are you at Yacht/Beach? You can always ride with me - at least for half/full!

 

[run.minnie.miles]

How are we having a pre-marathon meet up if everyone is in their cars?? Here's hoping for perfect weather!

 

[jennamfeo]

How are we having a pre-marathon meet up if everyone is in their cars?? Here's hoping for perfect weather!

We will all just be chatting in the board from our cars, duh. Hahahaha.