As we are about 1 month away from Jan 11th,,, I have had a hamstring injury that will probably prevent me from running the Marathon, and has stopped me from...
Hi Mark, I have walked the last 3 Goofy's and finished very slowly(all under 7 hrs). It can be done but just remember that that extra time on the course will ...
So let me start out by saying that I am new to running,and am starting to train now for the disney 2010 marathon so that I can take it slow until I get into...
Hi Kelly, What did you eat the night before? This could cause some issues once you get going? Also, you ate or drank nothing else for breakfast before going...
Are you prone to acid stomach? If that's what I had before running I'd probably have massive heartburn! Perhaps toast and butter before running? Or an egg or...
When I first started running I learned that I had to allow about 45 minutes from the time I ate and the time I started running, otherwise I would end up...
Hey everyone! Thank you so much for all of your replies, they have really helped.I have found that I do need to just wake up a little bit more in the mornings...
Glad to hear it is getting better! Natalie Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ... From: "Kelly" <hollygolightly1086@...> Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:13:55...
greetings,,,,, So,, due to a leg injury , I will be attempting to WALK the Disney World Marathon,,, I believe that I can maintain a pace of 15 minutes per...
Hi Mark, I am planning on walking most of the race due to a neuroma in my foot. I will meet up with you. I was thinking of hooking up with the slowest clif bar...
Me too. I'm hoping to do the half just under time, and at least start the full. I don't believe I'll be able to finish the full, but I'll start. Health...
On...now you all have me wishing that I hadn't cancelled everything BUT....I still couldn't walk that distance. I am up to 7 miles of jog/ walk and need to...
Ok,,, SO how do we find the Slowest group.,... and I was looking at the finishing times from last year,,, and there will be many of us finishing from 6.5 to 7...
I was going to check in with clif at the expo to see who was pacing the slowest group. I have run with them at disneyland and they carry large sticks with...
Check out this site for the chutes and corrals. http://www.disneyrunning.com/09fullchutes.html Check your bib number against the letters of the corrals. I'll...
Ok,, I am in Corral E - Red Course,,,, ... half. I won't be alone....................way at the back. That's ok, I'll be able to pass a few people that way,...
Happy Holidays All! What are your "must dos" when you are in the world? This is my fifth marathon weekend so I have done the usual stuff and am looking for...
greeting,,, As we approach the day ,I am looking for input on the Logistics of Pre Race , and Post Race activity... I think this years race starts at 5:30am ??...
There are grandstands at the finish line. Your family should have no problem there. I never saw a reason to buy the Visitors package at the end, but that's...
I enjoy the Magic Kingdom.,,,, getting danish and coffee at the Bakery,and then hang out near Casey's - listening to the Piano Player,,, there is also a garden...
One thing I liked dong is riding the boats from the Wilderness Lodge to the Contemporary about the time the fireworks go off at the Magic Kingdom. And another...
You should be getting a bag to put stuff in, and they have an area to leave you gear so you can claim it when you are done. In past years they had small tents...
Mark, I am assuming from your other posts that this is your first Disney marathon. My sisters and I went to Tom Sawyer's island two years or so ago after the...
Thanks Russ for the idea. We discovered the enjoyable boat rides January 2008 and were planning on getting a few more come 2009. We have also ridden up front...
I'm probably THINKING too much...............uh, worrying is more the correct term, I think.............. How advisable, or INadvisable, is it to have a...
What worked great for me was to stand and swim slowly in the coolish outdoor pool for about an hour as soon as I could get into it after the half. (Of course...
good answers, Shawna and Lisa.......thank you for your quick responses.......I was leaning toward having one on Sunday if I can still get an appointment .......
Yes, thank you Nancy, I've done that too. Sat at the edge of the CBR pool, with a bag of salty potato chips (and ate them..........no one tried to stop me...
Sit on the edge? Oh, no no no, in your swimsuit and all the way in the pool with you! Up to your neck! Your quads and hamstrings and butt and back need just as...