Marathon training

cp1999 · 11-15-2007, 02:51 PM

Well I have decided to get off my big backside and start training for the marathons I hope to be in shape for the '09 half marathon. Any tips for a first timer. I have already heard some of Scopa's advise on a few of the podcasts he has done lately. I just went to this awesome store here in Rochester called Fleet Feet. They Measured me, talked to me about the proper shoe and even video taped me running on a tread mill to see what kind of shoe would work the best. I think I have the proper shoes and clothing. Any other advise would be very helpful. Keep Dreaming.

disneydarling · 11-15-2007, 07:51 PM

I have done the full and half at WDW - my bggest advise is to take it slow.....even if you think you an go longer or faster in training don't. When I trained for the half I started out doing 1.5 miles and worked my way up to 11...I never did the 13.1 until the race.

This is the training shedule I followed if it will help

Monday - jog medium distance
Tuesday - Speed and hill work
Wednesday - Long Distance
Thursday - Crosstrain (swim)
Friday - jog med distane
Saturday - Long Distance or local 5k race
Sunday - Off

princessariel · 11-16-2007, 10:36 AM

When is the Marathon?

cp1999 · 11-16-2007, 12:53 PM

January '09

cp1999 · 11-17-2007, 02:34 PM

starting out with 1.1 miles. Just started offically running on Friday. Man I did not realize how out of shape I have let myself get. Because of where I live I have no other choice but to have hills (up and down) in my training. I will keep updating this post as to how I am doing.

mattj4226 · 11-17-2007, 08:54 PM

You and I had the same idea! I have also started "training" for the '09 marathon for the first time. So far, I have lost 5lbs. Thanks Lou and Scopa!!!

eyeinthesky · 11-17-2007, 09:29 PM

Well my advice is to try to get a trainer at a gym. I was surprized how much didn't know about running a marathon. Once we paid for the trainer through the gym, we offered to pay her on the side for extra training sessions, which was a lot cheaper. Also, try entering 5k races when you can. They're not as long as the 1/2 marathon but they can be a great training experience. Most of all, stay positive and you'll be fine. Good luck.

cp1999 · 11-18-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mattj4226

You and I had the same idea! I have also started "training" for the '09 marathon for the first time. So far, I have lost 5lbs. Thanks Lou and Scopa!!!

keep posting. I would like to know how your trainging goes. I would actualy like to thank Jonathan Dichter. He has been the one to inspire me to attempt to do the same. I believe he said that he lost about 60 lbs. so far.

nicki12 · 11-18-2007, 06:13 PM

Well lets see.......I am not a runner so I got nothing but Good Luck!

mattj4226 · 11-18-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cp1999

keep posting. I would like to know how your trainging goes. I would actualy like to thank Jonathan Dichter. He has been the one to inspire me to attempt to do the same. I believe he said that he lost about 60 lbs. so far.

Will do! Let's keep each other updated

. I have only been running (more like slow jogging)for about 2 weeks now so hopefully I'll be ready.
Also, thanks to Jonathan Dichter. I totally forgot about him!

P.S. Thanks for the Good Luck wishes Nicki!

cp1999 · 11-20-2007, 09:07 AM

Welll it's been 4 days into it and my soreness has gone down and I have lost 2 lbs. Starting today I will be increasing my distance to running(who am I kidding more like jogging) 1.1 miles then walking 1.1 miles. And thanks Nicki for the good luck wishes.

mattj4226 · 11-20-2007, 01:16 PM

You're better off than I am. So far I'm walking 1 1/2 miles and slow jogging the other 1/2 mi. I'm hoping next week to increase my jogging to 2/3 mile.

I know I'm a looong way, but out of curiosity when do I need to start working on increasing speed? Right now I'm jogging slower than I walk (which is very funny, but I walk fast anyway).

princessariel · 11-21-2007, 08:40 AM

I think you inspired me to go get some running shoes today! Keep up the good work!

cp1999 · 11-21-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattj4226

You're better off than I am. So far I'm walking 1 1/2 miles and slow jogging the other 1/2 mi. I'm hoping next week to increase my jogging to 2/3 mile.

I know I'm a looong way, but out of curiosity when do I need to start working on increasing speed? Right now I'm jogging slower than I walk (which is very funny, but I walk fast anyway).

I would suggest you increasing jogging speed when you are able to jog the whole 2 miles comfortably.

11-15-2007, 02:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
cp1999 D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 259	Marathon training Well I have decided to get off my big backside and start training for the marathons I hope to be in shape for the '09 half marathon. Any tips for a first timer. I have already heard some of Scopa's advise on a few of the podcasts he has done lately. I just went to this awesome store here in Rochester called Fleet Feet. They Measured me, talked to me about the proper shoe and even video taped me running on a tread mill to see what kind of shoe would work the best. I think I have the proper shoes and clothing. Any other advise would be very helpful. Keep Dreaming. __________________ Mike from Rochester. Yes that Mike from Rochester. Vista Way- 1999 Coronado Springs- 2000 All Star Movies- 2003 Caribbean Beach- 2004 Animal Kingdom Lodge- 2005 Saratoga Springs- 2008 AllAbouttheMouseketeer #119 TEAM VOICE '09 "Many Goals, One Voice"

11-15-2007, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
disneydarling Meg, Meg, my little flower, my little bird, my little Nut-Meg Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Exactly 100 miles from Cinderella Castle Posts: 1,618	I have done the full and half at WDW - my bggest advise is to take it slow.....even if you think you an go longer or faster in training don't. When I trained for the half I started out doing 1.5 miles and worked my way up to 11...I never did the 13.1 until the race. This is the training shedule I followed if it will help Monday - jog medium distance Tuesday - Speed and hill work Wednesday - Long Distance Thursday - Crosstrain (swim) Friday - jog med distane Saturday - Long Distance or local 5k race Sunday - Off __________________ Life is the school, Love is the lesson... Twitterpated And the mome raths doth grave....

11-16-2007, 10:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
princessariel Fastpass Holder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,008	When is the Marathon? __________________ Summer '83-Off Site Dec '95- Shades Of Green March '03-All Star Movies March '06-All Star Movies October '07-POFQ November '09-POFQ March '10-POFQ

11-16-2007, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
cp1999 D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 259	January '09 __________________ Mike from Rochester. Yes that Mike from Rochester. Vista Way- 1999 Coronado Springs- 2000 All Star Movies- 2003 Caribbean Beach- 2004 Animal Kingdom Lodge- 2005 Saratoga Springs- 2008 AllAbouttheMouseketeer #119 TEAM VOICE '09 "Many Goals, One Voice"

11-17-2007, 02:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
cp1999 D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 259	starting out with 1.1 miles. Just started offically running on Friday. Man I did not realize how out of shape I have let myself get. Because of where I live I have no other choice but to have hills (up and down) in my training. I will keep updating this post as to how I am doing. __________________ Mike from Rochester. Yes that Mike from Rochester. Vista Way- 1999 Coronado Springs- 2000 All Star Movies- 2003 Caribbean Beach- 2004 Animal Kingdom Lodge- 2005 Saratoga Springs- 2008 AllAbouttheMouseketeer #119 TEAM VOICE '09 "Many Goals, One Voice"

11-17-2007, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
mattj4226 I just might be a Cast Member starting in January! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brookhaven, MS Posts: 862	You and I had the same idea! I have also started "training" for the '09 marathon for the first time. So far, I have lost 5lbs. Thanks Lou and Scopa!!! __________________ - Matt Allaboutthemouseketeer #155 http://anotherdisney.blogspot.com/ http://mattspoliticalrants.blogspot.com/ Visits: '87 (2 months before I was born), Visits Between '89 and '07 - At least 30 if not more, Last Visit: December '07 Future Visit: January 2009

11-17-2007, 09:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
eyeinthesky C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middlebury, Connecticut Posts: 129	Well my advice is to try to get a trainer at a gym. I was surprized how much didn't know about running a marathon. Once we paid for the trainer through the gym, we offered to pay her on the side for extra training sessions, which was a lot cheaper. Also, try entering 5k races when you can. They're not as long as the 1/2 marathon but they can be a great training experience. Most of all, stay positive and you'll be fine. Good luck. __________________ For a preview of my new site:www.DisneyWorldSecrets.net Feel free to send me feedback too. Planned trips: Nov. '07 Port Orleans FQ Jan. '08 [1/2 Marathon] Wilderness Lodge Apr. '08 Wilderness Lodge May '08 All Star Sports July '08 Boardwalk

11-18-2007, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
nicki12 Disney Fan and Twilighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 2,635	Well lets see.......I am not a runner so I got nothing but Good Luck! __________________ Nicole a.k.a. nicki12 ~ a Navy daughter Huge fan of the Twilight Series! "All your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them" - Walt Disney

11-20-2007, 09:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
cp1999 D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 259	Welll it's been 4 days into it and my soreness has gone down and I have lost 2 lbs. Starting today I will be increasing my distance to running(who am I kidding more like jogging) 1.1 miles then walking 1.1 miles. And thanks Nicki for the good luck wishes. __________________ Mike from Rochester. Yes that Mike from Rochester. Vista Way- 1999 Coronado Springs- 2000 All Star Movies- 2003 Caribbean Beach- 2004 Animal Kingdom Lodge- 2005 Saratoga Springs- 2008 AllAbouttheMouseketeer #119 TEAM VOICE '09 "Many Goals, One Voice"

11-20-2007, 01:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
mattj4226 I just might be a Cast Member starting in January! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brookhaven, MS Posts: 862	You're better off than I am. So far I'm walking 1 1/2 miles and slow jogging the other 1/2 mi. I'm hoping next week to increase my jogging to 2/3 mile. I know I'm a looong way, but out of curiosity when do I need to start working on increasing speed? Right now I'm jogging slower than I walk (which is very funny, but I walk fast anyway). __________________ - Matt Allaboutthemouseketeer #155 http://anotherdisney.blogspot.com/ http://mattspoliticalrants.blogspot.com/ Visits: '87 (2 months before I was born), Visits Between '89 and '07 - At least 30 if not more, Last Visit: December '07 Future Visit: January 2009

11-21-2007, 08:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
princessariel Fastpass Holder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,008	I think you inspired me to go get some running shoes today! Keep up the good work! __________________ Summer '83-Off Site Dec '95- Shades Of Green March '03-All Star Movies March '06-All Star Movies October '07-POFQ November '09-POFQ March '10-POFQ