I used the Higdon plan last year. It worked for me, but everyone is
different.

Unless there's a fluke of nature as there was at Chicago last year, I don't
think you have to worry about 88 degrees at 6 am in Orlando. But I guess
you never know.

There are some hills at Disney, but most are the bridges over the highways.
I'd say it was flat. Some stretches are very flat.

Last January there was plenty of water and Powerade available. Maybe
because of the problems in Chicago. I like to think it was because they
were better prepared.

Plenty of snacks along the way.



Mike

Geneva, IL



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From: teampenguin-disney@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:teampenguin-disney@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 11:38 AM
To: teampenguin-disney@yahoogroups.com
Subject: TP-Disney Training ``



So - where is everyone at ?? I have just completed my 1s 40 plus mile
week,, will actually end up with a 45-47 Mile week , with a long run
on of 10 miles,,,, My plan is to increase / Maintain tht mileage thru
August,,, and add longer runs by a mile or 2 per week,,, so that the
last Sunday in aug will be a 16 - 18 miler,,, then Spet 1st I start
with one of those Hal Higdon's Novice to Intermidite 18 week programs
, tageting a 4.5 hour Marathon at Disney,,,, The miles thru July
and Aug are diffucult as i am really affected by the Heat ,,,,
although the Fall will be better,, I am concerned that I show up on
Jan 11th to a very warm day,,, anyothing 80-85 degrees for me is a
killer,,, it will add minutes to each mile,,, What is the Sprot drink
that Disney provides on the course ?? and is there anyhing more than
that??,,,, at NYC they have oranges , bananna's , 1/2 bagel,s at the
20 Mile make, and the Ocean Drive Marathon had hard Candy,, and FLat
Coke, and Coffee at several miles markers after 20 ,,, is Disney
primarily FLat ??? I am very used to hilly terrain,,, thanks ,,, Mark





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