24 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I love to run mostly for fun, but I'm also in cross country and track. best mile: 4:38 best 2 mile: sub 10:30 best 3 mile: 16:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I love running Disney races. They are a ton of fun, and a ton of people, like me, just run for the fun of it. I am slow in long distances so I just enjoy the scenery. But currently I am way out of shape. I sprained my ankle about a month ago and it's just starting to heal, and then my mom got really sick so I've been in the hospital every day for the past two weeks. I'm doing the Dopey challenge at WDW in two months so I have a lot of catching up to do. It's not an "official" race, but it's the Goofy challenge with the 5k thrown in on friday. In regards to ipods, I cannot run without it. I have a shuffle and went through about 15 pairs of earphones to find ones that worked. I think I got them in Japan, but they are spongy (they don't slip out and are comfortable to wear for a few hours), they have a clip (so the wire is attached to my shirt and doesn't bounce around), and they have a cord adjuster (to keep the wires close to my head/neck so they don't bounce and pull them out). I use racing as a way to justify traveling. Instead of just going on vacation to WDW, I sign up for the races as an incentive to lose weight, stay healthy, and make it a reward of sorts. Even my wife, who hates running, is now doing the half-marathons. I don't think she will ever do the full with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smells_like_team_disney Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 While I love running, I can't run at the same intensity as I used to in high school. I'm good on a 20-35 minute run, but after about 40-45 minutes of a steady pace, my legs just give out on me, to the point where I could barely walk. But I continue to do it because it is an awesome stress reliever and doesn't require a gym membership to do. And while my legs continue to hurt, they hurt so much more when I don't run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 It took a while to build up to the half and full lengths. I also love running because you don't need a gym. It's a great way to see different places when traveling. Also, Congratulations on buying a new house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nay Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I love running Disney races. They are a ton of fun, and a ton of people, like me, just run for the fun of it. I am slow in long distances so I just enjoy the scenery. But currently I am way out of shape. I sprained my ankle about a month ago and it's just starting to heal, and then my mom got really sick so I've been in the hospital every day for the past two weeks. I'm doing the Dopey challenge at WDW in two months so I have a lot of catching up to do. It's not an "official" race, but it's the Goofy challenge with the 5k thrown in on friday. In regards to ipods, I cannot run without it. I have a shuffle and went through about 15 pairs of earphones to find ones that worked. I think I got them in Japan, but they are spongy (they don't slip out and are comfortable to wear for a few hours), they have a clip (so the wire is attached to my shirt and doesn't bounce around), and they have a cord adjuster (to keep the wires close to my head/neck so they don't bounce and pull them out). I use racing as a way to justify traveling. Instead of just going on vacation to WDW, I sign up for the races as an incentive to lose weight, stay healthy, and make it a reward of sorts. Even my wife, who hates running, is now doing the half-marathons. I don't think she will ever do the full with me. Same!! Have you done the Goofy (or Dopey) Challenge before? This January will be my third time doing that. It's insane and I'm such a wreck afterwards, but I love it. I just got over a really bad flu (possibly swine flu), and only got back into training. I don't know if I'll be 100% ready for the Vegas marathon next month, but I'm working on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smells_like_team_disney Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 ^^Thanks, man! Still moving in stuff, it's a slow & steady process. One of the main things that sold me on the house was it's location. There is an awesome trail behind my house that runs along a really nice creek... of course I plan run it as soon as I'm all moved in. ^I had the flu earlier last month, and it killed my chances at running my first 5K. Hope you feel 100% better by your next race. I definitely have to look into a WDW running trip. Your awesome PTR sold me on it, they look like so much fun! Any suggestions on how to start training for a half marathon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I ended up having my last race today, and considering I was sick two weeks ago, I would say that I did quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I also had my last race today, I set a PR though so it was okay. The bus ride back to school was great, and then we decided that running a lap shirtless in the middle of the night would be fun. Ah the memories I'll have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groteslurf Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 My last run was last Friday. I've been to Spain and there I guess I ate something bad and I had some stomache problems during the last few days. This evening I'll be going to the Night of the Proms but tomorrow I'll be definitely running again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nay Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I definitely have to look into a WDW running trip. Your awesome Photo TR sold me on it, they look like so much fun! Any suggestions on how to start training for a half marathon? WDW races are the best! I started out by just gradually increasing my mileage each week, doing a few miles each day and then one longer run on the weekend. If you can get at least one 10 mile run before a half marathon, you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Just ran my first 10K this morning and finished in exactly an hour. I'm very happy with that time, it's 8 minutes ahead of my target time. I'll probably run 1 or 2 more 10K's before the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 ^Really good job man! An hour isn't bad at all for a 10k! I set a personal record when I ran a 5:40 mile yesterday! I reaaaaaally want to top that by a ton by the end of the year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Just picked up my 10k race packet for next Saturday! Yay for free stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Cow Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 Yay for this thread not being dead! I've just started track season,and I managed a 5:03 in the mile , which puts me in the unfortunate position of having to drop at least three seconds off my mile time, which is really annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nay Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Damn, I'm slow. I can sometimes pull off 9 minute miles, but I mainly train for long distance events, so I have to keep a steady pace. I'm looking forward to some fun races coming up this spring. I did a half marathon last weekend, and have a 5k next weekend. My next "big" race is probably the Rock N Roll half marathon in Chicago in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Rock N Roll half marathon in Chicago in August. I'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 My knee is finally starting to begin to maybe someday hopefully heal! Can't wait until I get back into running. I have to be in shape for the Disneyland 1/2 in 5 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groteslurf Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I've ran almost 500 kms since beginning this year but I'm out for about 2 weeks now : my appendicitis was taken out yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 ^^ I'll be running the Disneyland 1/2 in September as well. Looking forward to it. ^ Feel better Benny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smells_like_team_disney Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'm currently training for the Race for the Cure 5K here in NW Arkansas on April 24. I've been keeping a steady pace for 40-45 minutes for the last couple of weeks. This week I've lagged it due to work, but my real goal is to be ready for the Disneyland 1/2 marathon in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 For those of us running the Disneyland 1/2 ... we should set up an after-race meet at the Cove Bar at DCA for a celebratory beer!!! I know that's where I'll be spending my afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nay Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'm in for the Disneyland half too. It's an awesome race, just as long as it isn't as hot as it was in 2007!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonFrost Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I'm running my second marathon on May 2 - The Avenue of the Giants in Eureka, CA. I only started running a couple of years ago, and my first marathon was last July here in San Francisco. Like someone posted before, running is a convenient form of exercise because you can do it anywhere, and it requires very little equipment. I'm not a very fast runner, so I prefer the longer distance. I would love to do a Disney marathon some day. Looks like so much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I got a PR in the 800 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smells_like_team_disney Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 ^That's awesome, congratulations! I used to run the 800 in high school, it was an amazing race. I just finished running the Race for the Cure 5K here in NW Arkansas, my first race in 11 years! I have no idea what my time was since I was so focused on finishing I didn't notice the ginormous time clock at the finish line. I'm guessing it was between 25-28 minutes. I'll post my official time when the times are announced on their website. Keep on running, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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