Marathon Countdown, who's in?

[dnickels]

So we're still about 140 days to the races, but who else is racing the Disney Marathon or Half Marathon this year? Looks like none are sold out yet so there's still plenty of time to register and get in shape if you've been saying "maybe next year."

[Melanie]

Which one are you doing dnickels? Good luck with your training!

Once again, my hubby is doing the Goofy Challenge, as well as doing the Family 5K with my boys. OH, and yep, they talked me and my mother-in-law into doing the 5K with them this year. What was that? Melanie? Run? Oh boy, this ought to be interesting.

We're making a nice long weekend of it and staying at Wilderness Lodge. Already getting excited. I love Marathon weekend!

[DisneyMP3Maker]

I'm in! Running the Disney World half-marathon in January. Already booked the trip too. Can't wait.

[floridamom]

I'm training for the half! We were just visiting during the marathon weekend last year and it inspired me.

Running right now in the Florida heat and humidity is challenging. It will be interesting to see what the weather will be like in January ...

[dnickels]

I'll be doing the Goofy Challenge too, second one for me. Great to see a few other Intercotees will be running that weekend as well!

[A Big Kid]

In for the full again.

[dnickels]

Inside the 100 day mark, hope everyone is on pace with their training!

[Melanie]

How is everyone's training going?

[badkitty]

I'm in for the 1/2! First one ever. I ran my first 5K over the weekend at the WDW Halloween 5K. What a blast.

I'm following Jeff Galloway's training for beginners. So far so good. Week Six. This weekend is scheduled a 6.5 mile run on the program. I feel pretty good about it.

[Melanie]

I'm in for the 1/2! First one ever. I ran my first 5K over the weekend at the WDW Halloween 5K. What a blast.

I'm following Jeff Galloway's training for beginners. So far so good. Week Six. This weekend is scheduled a 6.5 mile run on the program. I feel pretty good about it.

Congratulations!!!

[Patricia]

Good luck to all of you!

We were supposed to be there during the Princess 1/2 and I wanted to do that one.. but it looks like a change of plans and we are no longer going at that time.

Drat!

Some year I'd like to get that coast to coast medal.. I'll keep trying.

[like2workout]

i'm in for both this year. i've done the half for the past 2 years, but plan on doing the goofy challenge for the first time.

[buzznwoodysmom]

Ok, I'm sure I can find this info somewhere, but I'm gonna go ahead and be lazy. What is the Goofy Challange?

My DH loves doing races. I may have to talk him into one of these races one year. He was thinking about doing the IronMan in May, but I think that race is already sold out.

[dnickels]

Ok, I'm sure I can find this info somewhere, but I'm gonna go ahead and be lazy. What is the Goofy Challange?

My DH loves doing races. I may have to talk him into one of these races one year. He was thinking about doing the IronMan in May, but I think that race is already sold out.

The Goofy Challenge is completing the Disney half marathon on Saturday morning, and then completing the full marathon on Sunday morning. Back to back days, 39.3 miles in total.

Your hubby still has time to get into either (or both) races. The full and half are showing 3/4 full, and the goofy at 88% full as of this morning.

My training is going well, about an hour each morning before work and another half hour after dinner.

Just a tip for any first timers, and something I wish I'd known when I did the races for my first time last year involving the bag-drop.
Disney offers a bag-drop system like most big races, HOWEVER, due to the layout and logistics of their course, you basically have to drop off your bag an hour or two BEFORE you will start the race. If it's a cold or rainy morning that's a long time to get cold and stiff. The best thing to do is to make a stop at Goodwill or somewhere similar and pick up a pair of sweatpants/sweatshirt/jacket/mittens/hat or whatever you may need to stay warm/dry. Then just before the race starts strip down to your racing clothes and ditch the stuff along the route. Disney picks up any discarded clothes along the route and donates them to Goodwill (or some other similar store). Having warm clothes up to the start of the race will make it much more enjoyable.

[buzznwoodysmom]

The Goofy Challenge is completing the Disney half marathon on Saturday morning, and then completing the full marathon on Sunday morning. Back to back days, 39.3 miles in total.

Your hubby still has time to get into either (or both) races. The full and half are showing 3/4 full, and the goofy at 88% full as of this morning.

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Thanks for the info on the Goofy Challenge. I would love to go for the marathon this year, but I don't think its going to happen. We'll be in WDW for Christmas. No way in the world I can talk hubby into going back the very next month. Good luck to all those running this year!!

[badkitty]

Just a tip for any first timers, and something I wish I'd known when I did the races for my first time last year involving the bag-drop.
Disney offers a bag-drop system like most big races, HOWEVER, due to the layout and logistics of their course, you basically have to drop off your bag an hour or two BEFORE you will start the race. If it's a cold or rainy morning that's a long time to get cold and stiff. The best thing to do is to make a stop at Goodwill or somewhere similar and pick up a pair of sweatpants/sweatshirt/jacket/mittens/hat or whatever you may need to stay warm/dry. Then just before the race starts strip down to your racing clothes and ditch the stuff along the route. Disney picks up any discarded clothes along the route and donates them to Goodwill (or some other similar store). Having warm clothes up to the start of the race will make it much more enjoyable.

Great advice! Thanks!

[badkitty]

Congratulations!!!

Thanks Mel!

[rubato]

I wish I could join you all for my 2nd Goofy Challenge, but I'm injured and out this year. Hoping for next year.

dnickels: How did it go this year? I remember discussing things on here before the races, but never got back on after we got home. I had an amazing weekend. Finished strong for the half and full, but wiped out hard in the full. Every day, I get to look at my shoulder and see my horrible scar and remember my Goofy weekend!

[dnickels]

dnickels: How did it go this year? I remember discussing things on here before the races, but never got back on after we got home. I had an amazing weekend. Finished strong for the half and full, but wiped out hard in the full. Every day, I get to look at my shoulder and see my horrible scar and remember my Goofy weekend!

It was great, I felt good both during and after each of the races, placed pretty well and was under the times I was hoping for. Heal up and hope you're back for the 2013 version!

[dnickels]

Today marks exactly 10 weeks away from the start of Marathon Weekend 2012. Keep up that training everyone!